Porsche Boxster 2001
Model Boxster made in 2001 by Porsche got 22 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, power train. The car has one 2.7 engine.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 19/27/22 | 21,5000/35,1000/26,0404 | Premium | 1058 | TWO SEATERS | |
| 2.7 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | R | 17/25/20 | 19,4354/31,5430/23,4934 | Premium | 1162 | TWO SEATERS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V004000 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 11/01/1996 to 05/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 12234 | 07/15/2003 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/23/2003 | 02/04/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 2-door convertible passenger vehicles equipped with the tiptronic (automatic) transmission may have been produced with an incorrectly adjusted key-lock-cable down to the shift selector. if the key-lock-cable is not adjusted correctly, it is possible that the ignition key will snag upon being removed fro the ignition lock or the slector lever can be shifted from position p with the ignition key removed and the locking button operated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the selector lever is then shifted from position p to position r, n or d with the vehicle parked, and if the parking brake is not on, the vheicle will not be secured from inadvertenly rolling away, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the cable adjustment and, regardless of the results of this inspection, the key-lock-cable must also be adjusted. owner notification began july 15, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Porsche recall no. a305.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 0201 | 10/11/2002 | 10013355 | Airbag warning lamp on with fault codes 45, 46, 48, 49. *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| TI-4-05-6 | 04/10/2008 | 10032952 | Porsche: diagnostic trouble codes in airbag control unit. airbag warning light activated in multifunction display. fault codes 8023; 8024; 8027; 8028; 8030; 8034; 8049; 801a, 801b, 801c, 80e0; 80e1; 80e2; 8038 or 808a in the fault memory | 06/16/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 303 | 07/25/2003 | 10003495 | On-board diagnosis ii (obd ii)/dme me 7.2 manual supplement - diagnostic trouble codes p0446/p0604/p0605/p1671. *tt | 10/22/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 1359 | 10/10/2005 | 10018051 | Installing ptfe (polytetrafluoroethylene) crankshaft seals on replacement engines. *tt | 12/14/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 101005 | 10/10/2005 | 10018155 | Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb | 12/16/2005 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| 9112 | 07/19/2002 | 9112 | 635600 | Information on failure / defect of the navigation system. *tt | 10/25/2002 |
| 9112 | 02/01/2001 | 619995 | Technical information regarding failure / defect of navigation system. *tt | 07/09/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| TI-39-12 | 05/24/2012 | 10044348 | Porsche: the instrument cluster displays warning of brake light remains on. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| A209 | 06/24/2002 | 635587 | Information regarding the replacement of the fule filler cap. *tt | 10/25/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| A305 | 09/19/2003 | A305 | 10004639 | Customer recall campaign - checking adjustment of the tiptronic keylock cable. *tt | 12/29/2003 |
| A305 | 07/11/2003 | 10003494 | Customer recall campaign - checking adjustment of the tiptronic keylock cable. *tt | 10/22/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 105 | 09/06/2005 | 10016915 | Clutch pedal does not fully reach its original position. *tt | 10/17/2005 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| 0402 | 12/10/2004 | 10011679 | Connection rod (front & rear) for stabilizer. *tc porsche. *tt | 01/28/2005 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| 0203 | 08/16/2002 | 0203 | 10010766 | Exchange engines and transmissions for warranty. this bulletin replaces bulletin wty0203 dated 2-15-02. *tt | 12/10/2004 |
| 0213 | 09/13/2002 | 10010776 | Emergency entry to vehicles with lost keys and programming of keys. *tt | 12/10/2004 | |
| 7018 | 07/22/2002 | 635581 | Concerns with clicking noises from the center of instrument panel in the knee protector strip area. *tt | 10/25/2002 | |
| 7018 | 07/22/2002 | 635583 | Concerns with clicking noises from the instrument panel on the passenger side. *tt | 10/25/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| D77 | 05/21/2008 | 10025186 | Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 39000 | 1 | |
| Air bag light is always on yet it is not defective. many other people have this same porsche issue. they want 500 to fix it. *tr | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 39000 | ||
| Air bag light is always on yet it is not defective. many other people have this same porsche issue. they want 500 to fix it. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| 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 was aggressively ripped out of the instrument panel cluster. *ts *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 200 | 40 | 11/11/2000 |
| The convertible top unlatched by itself while driving. the window at night cannot be seen through the convertible top window due to cracks and needs constant repairs. the suspension of the car has a cracking sound which the dealership hears but ignores, the windshield cracks all of the time it sounds like the car is going to split in half, the suspension makes a very loud metal cracking noises as if it is separating from the vehicle while driving. *la | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| There was evidence of electrical faulting within the dashboard and the fire originated within the vehicle where there is evidence of electrical faulting within the dashboard sufficient to ignite the wiring insulation and immediate combustibles into open flame.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 88870 | ||
| Motor failed while trying to start it. all valves bent. replaced at my expense. i bought the car new and it was serviced as per factory recommendations. | |||
| 04/02/2007 | 53208 | 1 | 06/02/2006 |
| 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 internet, most if not all porsche boxsters need this replaced before 60,000 miles. and this is due to inappropriate seals being used up to at least 2004. porsche even during the late 1990's, replaced engines under warranty because of this problem. it is very evident that the issues with the rear main seals are an epidemic and should have been recalled for all vehicles affected. i called porsche hq and they declined to do anything under good will. it is just not right when so many other people are affected. *jb | |||
| 04/02/2007 | 53208 | 1 | 05/19/2006 |
| 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 it is common. this is a very costly fix and should have been dealt with years ago. the nhtsa even has technical bulletins issued on this. this is far too common of a defective part which needs to be recalled and fixed by porsche. they have since then replaced the rear seals with a different type used on cayennes. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 02/15/2008 | 56614 | 2 | 01/25/2008 |
| Rear main seal oil leak prone to the porsche boxster. unit was fixed 18 months ago under normal factory warranty and failed again. the cost of the fix was over $1,900.00. shouldn't a fix done by the dealer last longer then 18 months and 5,500 miles? porsche told me to do what i need to do to recover front he loss. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 200 | 40 | 11/11/2000 |
| The convertible top unlatched by itself while driving. the window at night cannot be seen through the convertible top window due to cracks and needs constant repairs. the suspension of the car has a cracking sound which the dealership hears but ignores, the windshield cracks all of the time it sounds like the car is going to split in half, the suspension makes a very loud metal cracking noises as if it is separating from the vehicle while driving. *la | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 200 | 40 | 11/11/2000 |
| The convertible top unlatched by itself while driving. the window at night cannot be seen through the convertible top window due to cracks and needs constant repairs. the suspension of the car has a cracking sound which the dealership hears but ignores, the windshield cracks all of the time it sounds like the car is going to split in half, the suspension makes a very loud metal cracking noises as if it is separating from the vehicle while driving. *la | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 200 | 40 | 11/11/2000 |
| The convertible top unlatched by itself while driving. the window at night cannot be seen through the convertible top window due to cracks and needs constant repairs. the suspension of the car has a cracking sound which the dealership hears but ignores, the windshield cracks all of the time it sounds like the car is going to split in half, the suspension makes a very loud metal cracking noises as if it is separating from the vehicle while driving. *la | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 200 | 40 | 11/11/2000 |
| The convertible top unlatched by itself while driving. the window at night cannot be seen through the convertible top window due to cracks and needs constant repairs. the suspension of the car has a cracking sound which the dealership hears but ignores, the windshield cracks all of the time it sounds like the car is going to split in half, the suspension makes a very loud metal cracking noises as if it is separating from the vehicle while driving. *la | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 200 | 40 | 11/11/2000 |
| The convertible top unlatched by itself while driving. the window at night cannot be seen through the convertible top window due to cracks and needs constant repairs. the suspension of the car has a cracking sound which the dealership hears but ignores, the windshield cracks all of the time it sounds like the car is going to split in half, the suspension makes a very loud metal cracking noises as if it is separating from the vehicle while driving. *la | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 200 | 40 | 11/11/2000 |
| The convertible top unlatched by itself while driving. the window at night cannot be seen through the convertible top window due to cracks and needs constant repairs. the suspension of the car has a cracking sound which the dealership hears but ignores, the windshield cracks all of the time it sounds like the car is going to split in half, the suspension makes a very loud metal cracking noises as if it is separating from the vehicle while driving. *la | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | SARASOTA | 34231 | ENCORE MOTORS | 1-866-891-6044 |
| NJ | W. ATLANTIC CITY | PRECISON | 6096459000 | |
| NY | WILLIAMWSVILLE | 14231 | AUTO PLACE INC | 7166335200 |