Porsche Boxster 2004
Model Boxster made in 2004 by Porsche got 11 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, engine and engine cooling and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, child seat and electrical system. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has one 2.7 engine.
Model 2004
| 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 | 20/29/23 | 22.3/37.3494/27.239 | Premium | 1044 | TWO SEATERS | |
| 2.7 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | R | 18/26/21 | 19.6707/33.3481/24.1229 | Premium | 1142 | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| CHILD SEAT | |||||
| 8 | 02/01/2006 | 10019400 | Current child seat overview. *tt | 03/14/2006 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 423 | 09/03/2004 | 10009763 | Flat receptacle of xe relay socket. *tc | 10/21/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| 304 | 06/25/2004 | 10008058 | Modified wheel fastening bolts. *mj | 07/21/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 04/27/2012 | 32000 | ||
| The intermediate shaft bearing when out and spread metal shaving throughout the engine. this caused a catastrophic engine failure. i have to have the car towed to the mechanic and will have to have an engine rebuild. the car has been service according to the company provided service manual. i called porsche usa to see if they woudl do anything about the failure, since this has been a documented problem with certain porsches, but the company would not help. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/02/2009 | 20468 | 1 | 06/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 porsche boxster. when accelerating from a stop light at 2 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the ims (intermediate shaft) failed, which caused the engine to fail. it would cost $16,000-$20,000 to replace. the manufacturer stated that they were not responsible for the failure because the vehicle exceeded its warranty. the failure and current mileages were 20468. updated 05/27/09. *lj the intermediate shaft bolt broke which caused the engine to fail. updated 05/28/09.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 60000 | ||
| 2004 porsche boxster, 58-60k mi, had catastrophic engine failure at 10 mi/hr. engine stalled; was able to restart and drive a few feet, but badly missing. loud clanging noise from engine. no smoke. oil drained from car when tilted on towtruck. dealer found intermediate shaft (ims) failure; required engine replacement at $18k. dealer said they had seen a significant number of ims failures (but porsche has not notified owners). no injuries, but certainly engine failure like this could have serious consequences at freeway speeds. porsche forums on internet show frequency of failures from this this defect (poorly designed bearing assembly on ims) is very high, as much as 8-11% in one forum poll. defect found in my97-08. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/02/2009 | 20468 | 1 | 06/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 porsche boxster. when accelerating from a stop light at 2 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the ims (intermediate shaft) failed, which caused the engine to fail. it would cost $16,000-$20,000 to replace. the manufacturer stated that they were not responsible for the failure because the vehicle exceeded its warranty. the failure and current mileages were 20468. updated 05/27/09. *lj the intermediate shaft bolt broke which caused the engine to fail. updated 05/28/09.*jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | BOSTON | 02134 | HERB CHAMBERS PORSCHE | 617-278-9300 |