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Porsche Boxster

Safety Grade: F
220
Total Complaints
10
Crashes
5
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top Issues

AIR BAGS
25
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGI
16
ENGINE
15
POWER TRAIN
14
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGI
9
SERVICE BRAKES
7
STRUCTURE:BODY
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWI
5

Recent Complaints

2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER — TIRES
The contact owns a 2003 Porsche Boxster equipped with Landgolden Tires, Tire Line: L27, Tire Size: 265/35/ZR18, DOT Number: (N/A). While performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear passenger’s side tire had experienced extensive tread separation. The online ...
2001 PORSCHE BOXSTER — SUSPENSION
The right front suspension failed. Something broke so that the wheel/brake component bent away from the car causing a sudden left hand turn/jerk. This was confirmed upon exiting the car and looking at the front right semi-attached wheel. The car traveled THROUGH highway safety cables, front windsh...
2001 PORSCHE BOXSTER — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) failure due to premature degradation of plastic wiring harness connectors for ABS wheel speed sensors located in each wheel well. ABS warning light illuminated alerting to the disabling of the system. Issue confirmed by independent repair facility. Dealer was engaged, ...
2001 PORSCHE BOXSTER — SERVICE BRAKES
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) failure due to premature degradation of plastic wiring harness connectors for ABS wheel speed sensors located in each wheel well. ABS warning light illuminated alerting to the disabling of the system. Issue confirmed by independent repair facility. Dealer was engaged, ...
2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER — POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2003 Porsche Boxster. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the indicator lights on the gear shifter for the park(P) and the four (4) position was flashing. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift into fifth gear and the vehicle ...
2014 PORSCHE BOXSTER — ENGINE
2014 Porsche Boxster- Consumer haves concerns about the hydro-mounting, which is causing a PADM fault. Consumer paid for the repair & it occurred again. The first occurred after 35000 miles and again after 42000 miles. Consumer has read that others have had the same problem. Consumer thinks its a d...
2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Foam insulation blows out of windshield defroster vents. It is much worse when heat and fan are turned on. The windshield does not properly defrost and passengers are deluged with particulates and large chunks of black foam. This is a hazard to both breathing and visibility. Porsche is aware of ...
2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER — VISIBILITY/WIPER
Foam insulation blows out of windshield defroster vents. It is much worse when heat and fan are turned on. The windshield does not properly defrost and passengers are deluged with particulates and large chunks of black foam. This is a hazard to both breathing and visibility. Porsche is aware of ...
2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is an open recall on my Porsche boxster, the Porsche recall number for this is AMC0. The recall involves reprogramming the car to reduce emissions in sport+ mode. My car has an aftermarket tune on the ECU, and the porsche dealership has told me that the recall is not possible due to this modif...
2014 PORSCHE BOXSTER — AIR BAGS
The door panels are warping and detaching from the door. I'm sure the airbags should be affected as well. I have contacted Porche America but no one calls except customer service who keeps no records of previous calls.

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