Porsche Boxster S 2000
Model Boxster S made in 2000 by Porsche got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning power train . The car has one 3,2 engine.
Model 2000
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,2 | 6 | Automatic, 5 gears | R | 17/24/19 | 18,42/30,87/22,51 | Premium | 1065 | TWO SEATERS | |
| 3,2 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 18/26/20 | 19,5/32,7/23,83 | Premium | 1012 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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, 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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 202 | 10/04/2002 | 10013346 | W208 update pcm (power train control module) software (service action). *tt | 04/14/2005 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 02/12/2006 | 1 | ||
| Ignition lock failure - 2000 boxster s. dealer mechanic advised that problem is serious and common. will always lead to stranded motorist. problem so common mechanic requested quote for 'nuked ignition lock' from service writer. service writer replies $450 without having to look it up and also humorously acknowledges frequency of occurrence. probably widespread across porsche model and year range, including carrera, thanks to standardization of components. in my case the key was stuck in the on position, so i had to force the key to the off position, straining key and dash components. it's best for other owners to make sure they are at the dealer before they force their key out. *jb | |||
| 07/29/2005 | 40000 | 1 | 12/20/2002 |
| 1997 porsche had a recall for defective ignition switch. my 2000 porsche boxster has the same defect. dealers claim that they have had to replace many this year. manufacturer did not resolve the concern. porsche customer service told me to take my complaint to nhtsa. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/09/2011 | 55545 | ||
| I was interested in purchasing a 2000 porsche boxster s. i took the car to a porsche dealer to have a pre purchase inspection performed and was notified by the dealership that the 53,000 mile car actually had a factory replacement engine installed for unknown reason. i contacted the dealership that actually installed the factory replacement engine and i was informed that the engine was replaced at 35,000 miles for an oil leak. the dealership that performed the inspection reported that a few minor issues needed to be addressed but overall that the car was in excellent condition. i took ownership of the car and within 2,000 miles of my ownership, the intermediate shaft bearing bolt failed destroying the engine. i have been in contact with other porsche boxster owners and this problem is very common, even on engines with 20,000 miles on them. at the moment, the only fix for this issue is an engine replacement from the dealership at a cost of $8,000-$13,000. | |||