Porsche Boxster (987) 2005
Model Boxster (987) made in 2005 by Porsche got 4 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2005
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 405 | 04/10/2028 | 405 | 10019499 | Diagnostic trouble codes in airbag control unit. *tt updated 7/17/2008 *pe updated 10/30/08. *pe | 03/16/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 2445 | 09/08/2008 | 10027384 | Porsche: rough running engine at idle speed-diagnostics on hot film mass air flow sensor (maf). *pe | 01/13/2009 | |
| 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| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn.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, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| TSB-16-08 | 03/20/2009 | 10030213 | Porsche: return of fuel high pressure pumps. protection caps missing or not fitted on fuel connections on fuel high pressure pump. a possibility that dirt, dust or other particles can get into the connections. *pe | 08/19/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| TB-8-05 | 03/11/2009 | 10028751 | Porsche: clutch pedal does not fully reach its original position, after being pressed. this is caused by air in the hydraulic system. *pe | 05/22/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TB-8-05 | 03/11/2009 | 10028751 | Porsche: clutch pedal does not fully reach its original position, after being pressed. this is caused by air in the hydraulic system. *pe | 05/22/2009 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 0803 | 05/12/2008 | 10025201 | Tire pressure monitoring for sports car (all 987 and 997) for model years 2005-2008. pe | 07/17/2008 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/30/2011 | 29000 | ||
| Vehicle was 2005 porsche boxster. car engine self-destructed while driving highway at 70 mph. cause was failure of intermediary shaft bearing at 29,000 miles as determined by engine dissembly. car had been properly maintained and serviced by porsche facilities for its life. intermediary shaft failed after bearing failed, sending metal pieces throughout engine including into oil sump. timing belt perforated camshaft cover. engine was irrepairable. there are many other reports on internet sites, easily searchable, for porsche engine failure of this type. | |||