Consumer Complaint Detail

PORSCHE / BOXSTER / 2005

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005086860 Incident Date: Oct, 30 2005
Consumer's City: GRAND ISLAND Consumer's State: NE
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Model Name: BOXSTER Model Year: 2005
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WP0CA29815U Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 27 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 29 2005
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions, and when stationary, there was a very distinct fume smell coming from the engine compartment. the smell was noticeable and came in through the vents. there were no warning signals prior to the incident. the vehicle was taken to a dealer several times, where they replaced the left and right cylinder head cover; cylinder head cup shield, manifold fuel gasket and the exhaust gasket but the smell persisted.