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2007 Porsche Boxster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Boxster.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2007 Porsche Boxster is a passenger car equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 19/26/21 mpg. This model year demonstrates high reliability with zero recalls and only two total owner complaints, specifically within the power train. Within the model's history from 1997 to 2024, this year sits near the lowest volume of complaints, contrasting sharply with the 34 complaints recorded for the 1998 model.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 0PB115499A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0PB115499A alt 99610722560
Engine air filter98711013301
Spark plug99917022390
Battery9A7915089G alt 9A7915105
Front wiper blades99662890111
Serpentine belt99610215168
Thermostat99610612554 alt 99610632651
Cabin air filter99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length170.9 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height50.8 in
Wheelbase94.9 in
Curb weight2855 lb
Track (front / rear)58.3 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)46/54

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Boxster of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.9–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 2007 S Convertible
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007S Convertible 3.4L F-64.90 sec13.40 sec295 hpRWD
2007Convertible 2.7L F-65.60 sec14.10 sec245 hpRWD
2005S Convertible 3.2L F-65.00 sec13.40 sec280 hpRWD
2005S convertible 3.2L F-65.00 sec13.40 sec280 hpRWD
2005S Convertible 3.2L F-65.10 sec13.60 sec280 hpRWD
2005S convertible 3.2L F-65.10 sec13.70 sec280 hpRWD
2009S Convertible 3.4L F-64.30 sec12.90 sec310 hpRWD
2009S Convertible 3.4L F-64.50 sec13.00 sec310 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.7
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.7 Pints
Engine CoolantFILLED WITH PORSCHE LIFTIME COOLANT
Manual Transmission FluidPorsche part number 00004330471
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity4.6
Manual Transmission FluidPorsche part number 00004330471

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 340.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 340.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.079 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 20,000 miAir Intake System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 miClutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miFinal Drive (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 model year represents the second-lowest complaint count in the Boxster's history (2 complaints), following a notable decline from the 2005 spike of 19 complaints and matching the near-zero complaint trajectory that continued through 2008 (1 complaint). Notably, 2007 recorded zero recalls, zero investigations, zero crash complaints, and zero fire complaints—making it one of the cleanest model years in the entire dataset across all safety metrics. While TSB volume remained high at 340 (slightly down from 355 in 2006), this reflects routine dealer service procedures rather than systemic defects. The target year top complaint area was Power Train (2 complaints), but with such a minimal sample size and no accompanying recalls or investigations, the data does not indicate a persistent defect. The 2007 Boxster thus appears to sit at a relative peak of reliability within its generation, offering a concrete data-backed advantage as a used purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
340
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 340 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 17012026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2007 Boxster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Boxster get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.