Porsche Porsche 1997
Model Porsche made in 1997 by Porsche got 3 consumer complains as well as 28 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 9706169710 | 06/16/1997 | 52950 | Warranty information on deta-douglas battery quality control. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 1/96 2706 | 01/14/1997 | 51316 | If the ignition key is left in the 0 position for long time periods, the vehicle battery can become desharged. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1505 | 11/01/1998 | 602944 | This bulletion mentions that the intake camshafts are delivered without the rotor (sensor tab) for the hall sender. *tt | 01/21/1999 | |
| 970801981740 | 08/01/1997 | 54241 | Concerns of oil cooler with two additional o-rings. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970901981010 | 09/01/1997 | 54244 | A installation tool for the crankshaft seal. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970101981013 | 01/01/1997 | 54248 | Correct application of piston spray jets. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970401988018 | 04/01/1997 | 54245 | Information and procedure on engine compartment heater blower. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 971101986684 | 11/01/1997 | 54246 | Securing of the center windstop at the rollbar mounting. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 970401981359 | 04/01/1997 | 54243 | Repairing engine oil leaks in the area of the intermediate shaft flange. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 4/96 9415 | 01/14/1997 | 51312 | Moisture accumulation inside the headlight assembly. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||||
| 3/96 9415 | 01/14/1997 | 51311 | Chemical cleaning agents must not be used to clean plastic components such as headlight lenses and taillight lenses. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn.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 - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3435 | 05/01/1998 | 602658 | Information on boxster manual transmission repairing. *yc | 01/06/1999 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||||
| 4/96 6847 | 01/14/1997 | 51315 | In certain seat positions, the retaining tabs of the left or right side windstops (m-551) may come in contact with and cause damage to the seat backs in the area of the headrests. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 970501984898 | 04/01/1997 | 54247 | Information filling of power steering hydraulic fluid. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 970801986157 | 08/01/1997 | 54254 | Installation of tonneau cover. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970101986117 | 01/01/1997 | 54278 | Installation of hardtop/speedster cover. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 971009989717 | 10/09/1997 | 54239 | Warranty information on damage coding of wiring repairs. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 5737 | 04/01/1998 | 603000 | Concerns with the inner door mechanism not operating. *yc | 01/25/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 2/96 6102 | 01/16/1997 | 51314 | When the hard top is installed and the rear pivot locks are engaged, the windshield frame latch must be fully and correctly engaged into the latch hook receiver and locked securely. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 970401986102 | 04/01/1997 | 54242 | Information on the closing of the cabrio top. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970901986128 | 09/01/1997 | 54237 | Modifications and adjustments to soft top. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 970101984440 | 01/01/1997 | 54238 | Summer tire and wheel summary. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 970904986485 | 09/04/1997 | 54240 | Technical information on rear window installation tool. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970601989685 | 06/01/1997 | 54236 | Concern of false alarm activation from the passenger compartment monitoring sensor. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970101986816 | 10/28/1997 | 54249 | Installation of the storage box. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 97010335 | 01/01/1997 | 52949 | Technical information on boxster vehicles and repairs. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| 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 - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/02/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Coolant,molyboenum found in engine oil upon doing an engine oil analysis. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| To disengage the ratchet mechanism. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/31/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Bubble developed in sidewall in less than 1000 miles. i have been using this type of tire on this type of vehicle for over ten years with no problem.( dot number: tire size: 22540zr18 ) | |||