2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
The 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FALSE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT CAUSED INITIAL DISTRACTION FOLLOWED BY FALSE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.. TRYING TO STEER THE CAR DURING THIS EVENT AND DEAL WITH TRAFFIC, VEHICLE ENTERED INTERSECTION AND WAS HIT (T BONED) ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.. AIRBAGS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THEN DEPLOYED.. NO AIRBAGS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DEPLOYED - ONLY THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG PRIOR TO IMPACT.
FALSE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT CAUSED INITIAL DISTRACTION FOLLOWED BY FALSE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.. TRYING TO STEER THE CAR DURING THIS EVENT AND DEAL WITH TRAFFIC, VEHICLE ENTERED INTERSECTION AND WAS HIT (T BONED) ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.. AIRBAGS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THEN DEPLOYED.. NO AIRBAGS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DEPLOYED - ONLY THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG PRIOR TO IMPACT.
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 IRREPARABLE. THERE ARE MANY OTHER REPORTS ON INTERNET SITES, EASILY SEARCHABLE, FOR "PORSCHE ENGINE FAILURE" OF THIS TYPE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
122-A9R3U-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.010
TI-58-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PORSCHE: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACING OF FAULTY CRACKED IGNITION COILS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 1997-2013 BOXSTER (986), BOXSTER/CAYMAN (987), CARRERA (996 & 997). *PE
2445 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PORSCHE: ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED-DIAGNOSTICS ON HOT FILM MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAF). *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
- 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) (current)
- 2006 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 0 complaints
- 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 2 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 1 complaint
- 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 4 complaints
- 2010 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 2 complaints
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