2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
The 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT IN LIGHT CITY TRAFFIC, ENGINE SUDDENLY HAD REDUCED POWER OUTPUT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY LOUD SOUNDS OF LOOSE METAL PARTS THROUGH OUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION BY A PORSCHE SPECIALIST, HE DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE HAD SUFFERED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FAILURE WHICH CAUSED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE BY ALLOWING THE VALVES TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE PISTON HEADS AND SHREDDING BALL BEARS WHICH SENT METAL SHAVING THROUGH THE OILING SYSTEM. THE ENGINE IS CONSIDERED NON-REPAIRABLE AND REQUIRES A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT ENGINE.
Safety Rating for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. D681 — SERVICE BRAKES
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the retainer for brake hose/pressure difference sender. (9J1611845C, 9J1611846C, PAB906051C)
122-H4F7Z-01 — EQUIPMENT
Updated worksheet for Chassis and VIN numbering system. Updated to include 2020 Models including the Taycan.
TB-8-05 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
PORSCHE: CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY REACH ITS ORIGINAL POSITION, AFTER BEING PRESSED. THIS IS CAUSED BY AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. *PE
TB-8-05 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PORSCHE: CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY REACH ITS ORIGINAL POSITION, AFTER BEING PRESSED. THIS IS CAUSED BY AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE BOXSTER S
- 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER S — 3 complaints
- 2001 PORSCHE BOXSTER S — 2 complaints
- 2002 PORSCHE BOXSTER S — 2 complaints
- 2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER S — 11 complaints
- 2004 PORSCHE BOXSTER S — 0 complaints
- 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER S (current)
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