Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Porsche / Boxster
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007119443 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 I have a 1998 posche boxster. the car has a problem in that the airbag light will come on and the owner will not know if the airbags are working
007112405 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 I recently purchased the 1998 porsche boxster, automatic transmission, and have discovered a latent defect which pcna designates a305, and ntsb has
007101245 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2001 I was recently told by a porsche dealer that the rear engines seals need to be replaced for $2400. after researching this extensively over the
007101127 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2001 Porsche boxsters from 1999-2004 have a defective rear engine seal which fails in all vehicles. this should be a recall because even the dealer says
007098883 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2002 I was driving at low speeds in town, and the car stalled with the check engine light flashing. the car was towed to a local dealer (porsche of lansing
005091478 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Airbag warning lamp staying on due to a poorly designed sensor system that relies on seat belt buckle and grounding system electrical resistances
005091477 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Airbag warning lamp staying on due to a poorly designed sensor system that relies on seat belt buckle and grounding system electrical resistances
005091476 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Airbag warning lamp staying on due to a poorly designed sensor system that relies on seat belt buckle and grounding system electrical resistances
005086860 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2005 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
005086204 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2005 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on normal road conditions or when stationary, there was a smell of fuel coming from the engine
006082452 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to turn the key, the ignition switch would not turn or would turn too far causing the instrument panel to be
006080959 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2006 Dt*: the contact stated each time the engine was started or while driving various speeds, the airbag light illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by
005073559 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 I had driven the car without incident to a store. when i tried to start the car later it would not start. it was determined by both an independent
006071005 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Purchased a 1997 porsche boxster approx 1 month ago. went to start the vehicle and the battery was dead. charged up the batter and noticed that when
006069729 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20-25 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own causing the contact to lose control which resulted an accident.
006069728 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20-25 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own causing the contact to lose control which resulted an accident.
006066712 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2005 2005 porsche boxster s, is a 2 seater that lacks any means to disarm front/side passenger airbags. dangerous condition for child passenger given the
901063641 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 1998 porsche boxster air bag warning light illuminated over a year ago. *ts the consumer contacted the dealer and was told that there was a know
901063640 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 1998 porsche boxster air bag warning light illuminated over a year ago. *ts the consumer contacted the dealer and was told that there was a know
005062627 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 i own a 1999 porsche boxster. the airbag light came on and i was told by the dealer that the seat belts need to be replaced as there is a failure in
005062626 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 i own a 1999 porsche boxster. the airbag light came on and i was told by the dealer that the seat belts need to be replaced as there is a failure in
006062182 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Dt*: the contact stated the driver and passenger side front seat belts in the vehicle have been replaced twice. on the first incident the passenger
901049862 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2001 2001 porsche boxster air bag system failed. repair to the seat belt buckle that is linked to the airbag system was not performed and the airbag led
005048144 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 I have a 1999 boxster. at 9500 miles the engine blew up. ira motors in danvers replaced it with a rebuilt engine. i have had numerous problems with
005043575 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Dt: the contact's daughter was driving the vehicle and when she arrived home she alerted the contact that there was a milky substance in the oil.
005039438 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Interior door handle cable failure. both interior door handle cables have failed. this has made the vehicle impossible to exit in the event of an
005035972 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 I have a 1999 porsche boxster that had no problems concerning safety, airbag or the seat belts of the car until the air bag light mysteriously turned
005035594 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Srs (airbag light) on due to faulty grounding in seatbelt switch. porsche boxsters have an issue with it's airbag lights on due to a design flaw with
005035229 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 I had just returned to my car at a local shopping center, the sky had begun to look as if a storm was approaching and i decided to put up my
005035228 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 I had just returned to my car at a local shopping center, the sky had begun to look as if a storm was approaching and i decided to put up my
002025297 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Dt: recall 98v113000. was issued concerning ignition switch failure. caller said her car had same failure as mentioned in recall. dealer said
002025296 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Dt: recall 98v113000. was issued concerning ignition switch failure. caller said her car had same failure as mentioned in recall. dealer said
005024283 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2002 BRAKES SUDDENLY LOOSE PRESSURE AND CAR DOES NOT STOP.
005023916 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2000 The shoulder "guide" for the safety belt is cracked on both the driver and passenger sides. this guide would be weight bearing in any accident. the
005016295 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2003 SECOND GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION BROKE. *AK
005014357 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Electrical system: ignition switch failure. the same failure as recall #w03 in 1998. dealer replaced switch in 1999, ignition switch cracked and
004310405 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 1997 porsche boxter tiptronic transmission shifter selector increasingly became difficult to move and eventually unable to put in park and or drive. *
004290416 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Leaking coolant tank. the coolant tank on this vehicle has failed in numerous cars resulting in expensive repairs. many owners i have contacted have
004284054 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 While at the car wash the consumer attempted to pull out of the facility and stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who found that the engine
004278780 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Upon exiting the vehicle consumer noticed flames coming from the intake manifold. this occurred after the consumer installed a new battery, and
003259041 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, THEN RESTART THE VEHICLE. *AK
004258423 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 I have had a reoccuring airbag light coming on, the dealer has had it on 5 occasions, and the previous owner had it to two different dealers ons 4
004258367 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2002 My clutch was making a terrible noise for a week after i initially purchased the car and then again about a week prior to the failure of the clutch.
003246350 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Engine coolant tank cracked for porsche boxster (1998). the temperature monitor flashes indicating overheating engine and may cause engine to seize
003236281 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2003 POWER STEERING FAILURE, FLUID LEAK. *JB
0000223633 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAS NO WIPERS/ HEADLIGHTS/AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
0000223632 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAS NO WIPERS/ HEADLIGHTS/AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
0000223631 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAS NO WIPERS/ HEADLIGHTS/AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
002180824 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2002 On two occasions and on two separate vehicle engine camshaft failed while driving. dealer and manufacturer were aware of problem. feel free to
002179163 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 While driving, airbag light stays on, and it can be useless in event of a crash. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak the air bag light illuminated
002179162 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 While driving, airbag light stays on, and it can be useless in event of a crash. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak the air bag light illuminated
999176451 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Vehicle serviced because air bag light illuminated on dashboard. dealer and manufacturer have been notified and tried on 8 different attempts to
001095172 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2001 There was evidence of electrical faulting within the dashboard and the fire originated within the vehicle where there is evidence of electrical
002093747 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 ENGINE BREAKDOWN, BLACK SMOKE AND WATER THROUGH THE EXHAUST, PISTON AND PISTON HOUSING BROKEN & ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED.
000077651 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 The airbag warning light came on and the dealer stated the left and right seatbelt need to be replaced to correct the problem. the dealer stated that
000077650 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 The airbag warning light came on and the dealer stated the left and right seatbelt need to be replaced to correct the problem. the dealer stated that
000059457 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2000 The front right of the car collapsed while driving on freeway. the front axile/suspension was broken resulting in total separation of the front right
000011219 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE, THE ENGINE SIEZED. *MJS
0000003897 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2000 THE REAR WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAZE AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO SAFELY SEE THROUGH IT USING REAR VIEW MIRROR. YH
999150915 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 In the reverse position brakes lock up and cause the reverse to idle low. then the idle returns to normal. also, coming at a stop, the vehicle seems
999150914 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 In the reverse position brakes lock up and cause the reverse to idle low. then the idle returns to normal. also, coming at a stop, the vehicle seems
0000134697 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Coolant liquid started to pour out of vehicle ,vehicle was in service three times.cannot determine defect. *aktailpipe cover came off, convertable
0000134696 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Coolant liquid started to pour out of vehicle ,vehicle was in service three times.cannot determine defect. *aktailpipe cover came off, convertable
997117434 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 The passenger side micro switch failed to operate properly; caused air bag light to come. air bag is now disconnected & will not operate. will be
999082850 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Potential fatality / severe injury - roll bar is located too far forward and does not have adequate padding for drivers over 5' 10" tall. a
999081722 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AT 4600 MILES, SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK
0000073917 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 SENSOR PLATE FAILURE CAUSED OIL TO LEAK. YH
997071420 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. NLM
0000064956 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 FUEL/EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE CAR WITH ENGINE COLD, RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER. MJS
997051080 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
998049877 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 DRIVER'S DOOR CABLE BROKE.
997034457 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, DEALER SAID INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY.
003229660 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Nhtsa: 98-v-113-000:vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the ignition switch can crack and cause electrical failures. consumer stated has the
003229175 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Nhtsa: 98-v-113-000:vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the ignition switch can crack and cause electrical failures. consumer stated has the
0000224118 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAS NO WIPERS/ HEADLIGHTS/AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
0000224117 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAS NO WIPERS/ HEADLIGHTS/AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
0000224116 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AS A RESULT CONSUMER HAS NO WIPERS/ HEADLIGHTS/AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
002180834 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2002 On two occasions and on two separate vehicle engine camshaft failed while driving. dealer and manufacturer were aware of problem. feel free to
002179173 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 While driving, airbag light stays on, and it can be useless in event of a crash. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak the air bag light illuminated
002179172 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 While driving, airbag light stays on, and it can be useless in event of a crash. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak the air bag light illuminated
999176461 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Vehicle serviced because air bag light illuminated on dashboard. dealer and manufacturer have been notified and tried on 8 different attempts to
0000153111 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Intermittently in neutral vehicle will stall out and die. dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not correct the problem. please provide additional
001149298 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Consumer had vehicle serviced because of white smoke from tailpipe. dealer could not find anything wrong. consumer drove vehicle home from dealer.
001149291 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Consumer had vehicle serviced because of white smoke from tailpipe. dealer could not find anything wrong. consumer drove vehicle home from dealer.
0000134693 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Coolant liquid started to pour out of vehicle ,vehicle was in service three times.cannot determine defect. *aktailpipe cover came off, convertable
000104694 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING FAILED, DEALER REFUSES TO FIX BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY.*ET
001095179 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2001 There was evidence of electrical faulting within the dashboard and the fire originated within the vehicle where there is evidence of electrical
001079627 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001079626 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000077658 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 The airbag warning light came on and the dealer stated the left and right seatbelt need to be replaced to correct the problem. the dealer stated that
000077657 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 The airbag warning light came on and the dealer stated the left and right seatbelt need to be replaced to correct the problem. the dealer stated that
000059463 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2000 The front right of the car collapsed while driving on freeway. the front axile/suspension was broken resulting in total separation of the front right
0000003901 PORSCHE BOXSTER 2000 THE REAR WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAZE AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO SAFELY SEE THROUGH IT USING REAR VIEW MIRROR. YH
0000153104 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 Intermittently in neutral vehicle will stall out and die. dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not correct the problem. please provide additional
999150934 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 In the reverse position brakes lock up and cause the reverse to idle low. then the idle returns to normal. also, coming at a stop, the vehicle seems
999150935 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 In the reverse position brakes lock up and cause the reverse to idle low. then the idle returns to normal. also, coming at a stop, the vehicle seems
999150913 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 In the reverse position brakes lock up and cause the reverse to idle low. then the idle returns to normal. also, coming at a stop, the vehicle seems
0000143872 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 When coming to a stop while air cinditioning is on, vehicle shutters. the dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states whenever driven, the
0000134715 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Coolant liquid started to pour out of vehicle ,vehicle was in service three times.cannot determine defect. *aktailpipe cover came off, convertable
0000134713 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Coolant liquid started to pour out of vehicle ,vehicle was in service three times.cannot determine defect. *aktailpipe cover came off, convertable
0000134714 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Coolant liquid started to pour out of vehicle ,vehicle was in service three times.cannot determine defect. *aktailpipe cover came off, convertable
0000134710 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Coolant liquid started to pour out of vehicle ,vehicle was in service three times.cannot determine defect. *aktailpipe cover came off, convertable
997117451 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 The passenger side micro switch failed to operate properly; caused air bag light to come. air bag is now disconnected & will not operate. will be
997117435 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 The passenger side micro switch failed to operate properly; caused air bag light to come. air bag is now disconnected & will not operate. will be
999094299 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Catasrophic engine failure in heavy traffic resulting in loss of breaks and very heavy steering. had this happened on the free way the results could
999094288 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Catasrophic engine failure in heavy traffic resulting in loss of breaks and very heavy steering. had this happened on the free way the results could
999094276 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 Engine failure/breakdown; no real explanation from pca, many other boxster owner with engine failure, search at-- www.986board.com/board/986board.htm
999092757 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 ENGINE LOST POWER AND FAILED. DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT #3 CYLINDER "BLEW OUT." DEALER REPLACED FAILED ENGINE WITH REMANUFACTURED ENGINE UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
999088197 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Diagnosed problem was a slipped cylinder sleeve. heat exchange between alloy block and steel sleeve has been prevalent in far to many of these cars
999082860 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 Potential fatality / severe injury - roll bar is located too far forward and does not have adequate padding for drivers over 5' 10" tall. a
999081732 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AT 4600 MILES, SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK
998074275 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 CONVERTIBLE TOP GLIDE PLATES FAILED. YH
998074267 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 CONVERTIBLE TOP GLIDE PLATES FAILED. YH
0000073925 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 SENSOR PLATE FAILURE CAUSED OIL TO LEAK. YH
0000073035 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 "NO DEPLOYMENT" OF PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT. *YC
0000073027 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 "NO DEPLOYMENT" OF PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT. *YC
998071845 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 IGNITION FAILED. *YC
998071837 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 IGNITION FAILED. *YC
998071506 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 LEFT AND RIGHT SUN VISOR LIDS BROKE TWICE. YH
0000071441 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 WINDOWS WILL NOT GO DOWN. NLM
997071428 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. NLM
0000060804 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 ENGINE EXPERIENCING HESITATION. *YC
0000060796 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1999 ENGINE EXPERIENCING HESITATION. *YC
997051088 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
998049341 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 DRIVER'S DOOR CABLE BROKEN.
998049338 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 THE DEFECTIVE DOOR CABLE MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE.
998049331 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 INSIDE RELEASE MECHANISM ON DRIVER'S DOOR BROKEN.
998049332 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 DRIVER'S DOOR CABLE BROKEN.
998049333 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 DRIVER'S DOOR CABLE BROKEN.
998049329 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON. IS IT CONSIDERED A SAFTY ISSUE IF THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INTERIOR?
998049330 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1998 THE DEFECTIVE DOOR CABLE MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE.
997034465 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, DEALER SAID INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY.
0000034466 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 AIR BAG FAILED CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, UNSPECIFIED REASON.
0000034458 PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997 AIR BAG FAILED CAUSING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, UNSPECIFIED REASON.

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