Porsche Boxster 2002
Model Boxster made in 2002 by Porsche got 22 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. 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 2002
| 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 | 21.5/35.1/26.0404 | Premium | 1126 | TWO SEATERS | |
| 2.7 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | R | 17/25/20 | 19.4354/31.543/23.4934 | Premium | 1238 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 104 | 03/26/2004 | 10006539 | Incorrect fuel level display in instrument cluster. *tt | 05/05/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||||
| 9601 | 08/10/2001 | 622502 | Technical information pertaining to extension of alarm system functions. *tt | 10/18/2001 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 70000 | 2 | |
| See odi case number: 10318487, computer failure due to water leakage into cab. this happened to me twice in fall, 2008. the first time, the dealer replaced the computer (at my cost) and one month later, it happened again. again, the computer was replaced and the carpets needed removal and cleaning due to fungus, all at my cost. *tr | |||
| 02/18/2010 | 33000 | 3 | |
| We own a 2002 porsche boxster with approximately 66,000 miles. we purchased the vehicle, used, in late 2003. on three separate occasions we have experienced total loss of use of the vehicle due to water leaking into the interior compartment and flooding the control unit, rendering the car totally inoperable. the incidents have taken place in october, 2004 at 33,000 miles, april, 2008 at 61,000 miles, and currently in february, 2010. the repair has initialed replacing the control unit and having to pull out the carpet so as to inhibit mold growth. the first incident was repaired under the vehicle's warranty, the second time was repaired at our expense of approx. $1,600. the estimate for this current repair is $1,500. we believe this poses a severe safety risk because the first incident took place while the car was in use. we were driving up a hill. suddenly the vehicle became inoperable and we had to maneuver the car using the handbrake, to reverse down the hill. the car had to be towed to the dealer. we have investigated the problem on the internet and found that this is a common problem with certain porsche's vehicles. there is a defect in the vehicle and/or the restrictive filters that cause them to become clogged with debris and cause the water leakage. in addition to this problem recurring domestically, we note that the nhtsa, was informed via frcl-09f028-2453 dated april 5, 2009 of a similar problem in non-u.s. markets. we would appreciate your investigating this defect. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/05/2011 | 49500 | ||
| Ims engine failure. known issues with porsche. porsch boxster 49,500 miles. place car in reveres, engine seized. replacement of engine neccessary. $8000- $15,000 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/22/2007 | 37600 | 2 | 05/10/2006 |
| 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) who indicated that the timing chain broke (prematurely, as the car only has 37600mi). the car was in repair for 7 weeks, at a cost of $7700. the day after the repair was finished, the car made a loud ticking noise and then a v. loud snapping sound from the engine. the dealer indicated that the timing chain slipped causing catastrophic engine damage. this time, the dealer has agreed to replace the engine with a new (remanufactured) unit. i contacted porsche for good will assistance regarding the original premature engine failure. they declined to give any support because the failure occurred more than 1 year after the original warranty expired (the dealer claimed the in-service date was 10/2001). however, the maintenance manual shows a stamp from the original porsche dealer, clearly indicating the in-service date is 2/27/2002. since the failure occurred on 1/22/2007, this is less than one year after the original warranty expired... | |||
| 07/22/2002 | |||
| On two occasions and on two separate vehicle engine camshaft failed while driving. dealer and manufacturer were aware of problem. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/10/2011 | 69554 | 1 | |
| 2002 porche boxster. consumer writes in regards to complaint concerning vehicle parts *tgw the consumer stated the cables from the shifter to the transmission failed while driving in heavy traffic. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 24250 | 1 | 06/27/2002 |
| 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. i only have 24000 miles on the clutch and it failed suddenly causing a burning cloud of smoke. i reported the problem initially to the porsche dealer in new orleans, crescent city motors, and they told me that noises were common and that it was not a problem. i feel this caused my clutch to burn up prematurely, however, they feel like there was no problem in the materials and workmanship. i have heard that there are problems with the throw out bearing in porsche boxsters and this is the part that was making the noise. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 80000 | ||
| The seat belt on my vehicle, when buckled, has a tendency to not latch completely and allows for the release without pressing the release button. also when it is latched, there is a tendency for it to get caught and not release without significant pulling force on the buckle. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/12/2005 | 22000 | 2 | 03/16/2004 |
| Brakes suddenly loose pressure and car does not stop. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 02/18/2010 | 33000 | 3 | |
| We own a 2002 porsche boxster with approximately 66,000 miles. we purchased the vehicle, used, in late 2003. on three separate occasions we have experienced total loss of use of the vehicle due to water leaking into the interior compartment and flooding the control unit, rendering the car totally inoperable. the incidents have taken place in october, 2004 at 33,000 miles, april, 2008 at 61,000 miles, and currently in february, 2010. the repair has initialed replacing the control unit and having to pull out the carpet so as to inhibit mold growth. the first incident was repaired under the vehicle's warranty, the second time was repaired at our expense of approx. $1,600. the estimate for this current repair is $1,500. we believe this poses a severe safety risk because the first incident took place while the car was in use. we were driving up a hill. suddenly the vehicle became inoperable and we had to maneuver the car using the handbrake, to reverse down the hill. the car had to be towed to the dealer. we have investigated the problem on the internet and found that this is a common problem with certain porsche's vehicles. there is a defect in the vehicle and/or the restrictive filters that cause them to become clogged with debris and cause the water leakage. in addition to this problem recurring domestically, we note that the nhtsa, was informed via frcl-09f028-2453 dated april 5, 2009 of a similar problem in non-u.s. markets. we would appreciate your investigating this defect. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/14/2002 | 7000 | 1 | 06/13/2002 |
| Original equipment tires on 2002 porsche boxter s are not safe on wet pavement. the type of tires are designed for clean dry pavement only. very dangerous on wet pavement. no warning is provided to owner. not disclosed to owner, tire manufacturer warns of use on other than clean dry pavement. car hydroplanned during first rainstorm and caused serious accident on busy interstate highway. tires had to be replaced. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS | SHAWNEE MISSION | 66203 | ARISTOCRAT MOTORS | 913-677-3300 |
| LA | NEW ORLEANS | CRESENT CITY MOTORS | ||
| MI | OKEMOS | PORSCHE OF LANSING |