Structure Problems of Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster owners have reported 21 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Porsche Boxster


Recently reported Structure problems of Porsche Boxster

The Body problem

There are thousands of complaints/postings appearing on the internet, including fixes, (many of which may be equally dangerous) whereby the vehicle's central locking mechanism fails, making it impossible for passengers to egress through either door or window.   Read details...

The Door problem

Driver's door cable broken.   Read details...

The Roof And Pillar problem

I had just returned to my car at a local shopping center, the sky had begun to look as if a storm was approaching and I decided to put up my convertible top. The top would not go up, so I proceeded home in hopes that I would beat the impending bad weather home.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The convertible top unlatched by itself while driving. The window at night cannot be seen through the convertible top window due to cracks and needs constant repairs. The suspension of the car has a cracking sound which the dealership hears but ignores, the windshield cracks all of the time it   Read details...

The Structure problem

See odi case number: 10318487, computer failure due to water leakage into cab. This happened to me twice in fall, 2008. The first time, the dealer replaced the computer (at my cost) and one month later, it happened again.   Read details...




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