2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER
The 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint), and Suspensionfront (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER, potentially affecting up to 71,044 vehicles.
Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 42,540 vehicles affected
Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
View full details →Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 03V004000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 12,234 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION KEY WILL SNAG UPON BEING REMOVED FRO THE IGNITION LOCK OR THE SLECTOR LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" WITH THE...
Consequence: IF THE SELECTOR LEVER IS THEN SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" TO POSITION "R, N OR D" WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, AND IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ON, THE VHEICLE WILL NOT BE SECURED FROM INADVERTENLY ROLLING AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND, REGARDLESS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INSPECTION, THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE MUST ALSO BE ADJUSTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ENGINE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN THE GAS STATION AND MY HOME. THE DISTANCE WAS NO MORE THAN FIVE MILES AND THE SPEED WAS NO MORE THAN 45MPH. *TR
ENGINE MADE STRANGE NOISES. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC THAT SPECIALIZED IN PORSCHE. DIAGNOSIS WAS INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE. *TR
THE SHOULDER "GUIDE" FOR THE SAFETY BELT IS CRACKED ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THIS GUIDE WOULD BE WEIGHT BEARING IN ANY ACCIDENT. THE CRACKS COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE SAFETY BELT CONSTRAINT. BECAUSE THESE CRACKS ARE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, IT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED TO PROTECT RIDERS FROM A QUALITY CONTROL ISSUE.
THE FRONT RIGHT OF THE CAR COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. THE FRONT AXILE/SUSPENSION WAS BROKEN RESULTING IN TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FROM THE CAR. THE POLICE REPORT CONFIRMS THAT THE ACCIDENT "WAS CAUSED POSSIBLY BY METAL FATIGUE." THE ACCIDENT CAUSED THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE CAR & SUBSTANTIAL INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. A LIKELY DESIGN DEFECT FROM PORSCHE.
THE REAR WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAZE AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO SAFELY SEE THROUGH IT USING REAR VIEW MIRROR. YH
Safety Rating for the 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 199-22 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Information on ANB4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights
3041 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
CREAKING NOISE(S) COMING FROM THE CLUTCH BELL HOUSING AREA. *TT
202 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
W208 UPDATE PCM (POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE) SOFTWARE (SERVICE ACTION). *TT
2445 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH NEW AIRFLOW SENSOR THAT IS LESS SENSITIVE TO DIRT PARTICLES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE BOXSTER
- 1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 30 complaints
- 1998 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 44 complaints
- 1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 35 complaints
- 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER (current)
- 2001 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 24 complaints
- 2002 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 12 complaints
- 2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 11 complaints
- 2004 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 4 complaints
- 2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER — 21 complaints
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