2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
The 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (2 complaints), Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TIRES ARE 235/40 R18 REAR TIRES. This is the second set of these tires that have worn out after about 3500 city/highway road miles. No racing, no drifting, no tire spinning on launch. Porsche dealer replaced both sets as part of CPO process; now I need a third set. Current mileage on the car is 63590; I purchased it in Sept of 2021 with 57K miles. Tire wear is even across the tread; no alignment issues observed. Excessive wear was noted both times by the Discount Tire tech who checked the air in the tires at my request-routine for me. Last time, the tech said the tires were so bad he shouldn't put air in and I should get them replace ASAP. The danger arises from unexpectedly low mileage to complete tread loss and cord appearing without warning with the risk of a blowout at highway speeds on out of town trips. The excessive wear is being discussed in Boxster forums with no recognition that this must be a design or manufacturing defect unique to this model of tire. Please investigate. [XXX] Litigation consultant INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
VEHICLE STUCK IN NEUTRAL AFTER FEW SECONDS STOP AT STOP SIGN IN CROSS STREET. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO HOTEL PARKING LOT A FEW FEET AWAY AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. MISSED FIRST REPAIR APPOINTMENT BUT RESCHEDULED FOR 11/20/2014. 11/13/2014-VEHICLE NOW WILL NOT STAY ON WHEN KEY IS TURNED, WILL TRY A BATTERY CHARGE. EXPECTING TO REPLACE BATTERY AFTER DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. I DON'T DRIVE IT THAT OFTEN AND HAVE NEVER MISSED A SERVICE APPT. *TR
VEHICLE STUCK IN NEUTRAL AFTER FEW SECONDS STOP AT STOP SIGN IN CROSS STREET. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO HOTEL PARKING LOT A FEW FEET AWAY AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. MISSED FIRST REPAIR APPOINTMENT BUT RESCHEDULED FOR 11/20/2014. 11/13/2014-VEHICLE NOW WILL NOT STAY ON WHEN KEY IS TURNED, WILL TRY A BATTERY CHARGE. EXPECTING TO REPLACE BATTERY AFTER DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. I DON'T DRIVE IT THAT OFTEN AND HAVE NEVER MISSED A SERVICE APPT. *TR
VEHICLE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) STUCK IN FIRST GEAR WHILE ENTERING CROSS STREET. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I MANAGED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, BUT IT WAS A CLOSE CALL. THE 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 90-11 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information for repairing temperature sensor in the PDK transmission.
No. 65-21 — WHEELS
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 987 Boxster and Cayman.
122-W9P4Y-06 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Concerns: CD radio "Porsche CDR-30" Information: There is the possibility that the coding of the CDR-30 will be lost on the affected vehicles due to a software error. This can result in the following fault symptoms: - Bad radio reception. - Personal settings (e.g. preset stations) are lost. - Bluetooth...
TI-35-09 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
PORSCHE: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING REPAIRS AND PROCEDURES MEASURES FOR THE EMERGENCY GEARBOX OPERATION; FAULTY MEMORY ENTRIES; NOISES; LEAKS ON TRANSMISSION; COMFORT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 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) — 2 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 1 complaint
- 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) (current)
- 2010 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 2 complaints
- 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — 1 complaint
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