2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
The 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAR HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THE SHIFTER SUDDENLY WENT COMPLETELY LOOSE, LEAVING THE CAR STUCK IN 1ST GEAR. AFTER SUBSEQUENT ANALYSIS, THE ROOT CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A SNAPPED SHIFT CABLE BETWEEN THE SHIFTER "STICK" AND THE TRANSMISSION. FURTHER RESEARCH REVEALS THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITHIN THE PORSCHE COMMUNITY, CAUSED BY A BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN WHERE THE SHIFT CABLE IS MADE TO TAKE A SHARP BEND IN IT'S PATH TO THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING THE SHIFT CABLE METAL TO FATIGUE THROUGH THE BEND AND EVENTUALLY SHEAR/SNAP WITHOUT WARNING. SIMPLY GOOGLE "PORSCHE SHIFT CABLE BREAK" FOR EXAMPLE TO FIND THE MANY MANY FOLKS SUFFERING THIS ISSUE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF IT HAPPENS AT AN IN-OPPORTUNE TIME LIKE ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN TRAFFIC! I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED IN AN AREA WHERE I COULD SAFELY PULL OVER. IMAGINE IF I WAS CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEED AND THEN DOWNSHIFTING FOR SAY AN EXIT, SUDDENLY FINDING THE SHIFTER GO COMPLETELY LOOSE, CAUSING ME TO BE STUCK IN SAY 6TH GEAR. THE INITIAL SHOCK AND NOT HAVING TIME TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO GET REAR ENDED AT SPEED. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL PORSCHE DEALER TO SEE IF ANY RECALLS OR NOTICES WERE OUT FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY CONFIRMED NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE BY PORSCHE. ATTACHED ARE PICTURES OF THE TWO CABLES REMOVED FROM MY CAR. ONE IS STILL IN TACT WHILE THE OTHER BROKEN ONE CLEARLY SHOWS THE BROKEN/SHEARED OFF CABLE END THAT ATTACHES TO THE TRANSMISSION.
Safety Rating for the 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
122-R4T3W-06 — EQUIPMENT
Concerns: Electronic logbook in Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.0 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Implausible entries can appear in the logbook (e.g. negativemileage, double entries) on the affected vehicles due to incorrect PCM software. Earlier entries in the logbook can...
122-R4T3W-06 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Concerns: Electronic logbook in Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.0 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Implausible entries can appear in the logbook (e.g. negativemileage, double entries) on the affected vehicles due to incorrect PCM software. Earlier entries in the logbook can...
122-W9P4Y-06 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE BOXSTER (987)
- 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
- 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) (current)
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