2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
The 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainclutch Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAND NEW CAR (1 WEEK OLD) WITH 400 TOTAL MILES. ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, CLUTCH PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WITH 2ND GEAR ENGAGED. WAS UNABLE TO OPERATE THE CLUTCH, ALTHOUGH IT REMAINED ENGAGED IN 2ND GEAR. AS TRAFFIC CAME TO A STOP, VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO INABILITY TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH. WAS NOT ABLE TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR OR RESTART THE CAR. AFTER BLOCKING TRAFFIC FOR 5+ MINUTES, WAS ABLE TO FORCE GEAR LEVEL INTO 1ST GEAR AND RESTART THE IGNITION, MOVING FORWARD. WAS NOT ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH TO SWITCH GEARS. AFTER TOWING, DEALER EXAMINED CAR AND REPLACED CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. *TR
THIS CAR IS A SIX SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON TWO OCCASIONS AFTER DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH PEDAL IT HAS REMAIN ON THE FLOOR. IN THIS CIRCUMSTANCE THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND I HAVE HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PHYSICALLY PULL OUT ON THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO RETURN IT TO IT'S PROPER OPERATING POSITION. I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND, THRU AN INTERNET SEARCH, THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A NUMBER OF PORSCHE AUTOMOBILES FOR AT LEAST THE PAST THREE MODEL YEARS. THIS PROBLEM RENDERS THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE AND CAN PUT THE OPERATOR AT RISK. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 44-25 — ENGINE
Manufacturers certificate for an Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. MY2004-2020 affected.
No. 2506 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for VAS 6292 Spec Update 2025.0.1. All models
No. D618.1 — COMMUNICATION
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
No. 67-21 — WHEELS:SPACE SAVER WHEEL
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 987 Boxster and Cayman.
No. 67-21 — WHEELS
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 987 Boxster and Cayman.
TIS-5-08 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PORSCHE: DME CONTROL UNIT FAULT CODE P1486. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON; TANK LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC MODULE. REPLACEMENT OF THE DMTL UNIT IS PRESCRIBED DURING DIAGNOSIS AS THE REMEDIAL ACTION FOR FAULT CODE P1486. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 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) — 3 complaints
- 2006 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 0 complaints
- 2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) (current)
- 2008 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 1 complaint
- 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 4 complaints
- 2010 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 2 complaints
- 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 1 complaint
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