2005 Porsche Boxster problems, complaints & recalls

2023-03-07 · Visibility/Wiper

“foam insulation blows out of windshield defroster vents. it is much worse when heat and fan are turned on. the windshield does not properly defrost and passengers are deluged with particulates and large chunks of black foam. this is a hazard to both breathing and visibility. porsche is aware of the problem. dealer says owners view as too expen…”

2020-02-07 · Engine · 128,000 mi

“while i was driving on a city street at about 30 mph, my 2005 boxster started making a rattling noise, then completely died in the middle of an intersection on a city street without any prior warning. at the same time, all of the warning lights came on. i was able to put the car in neutral and coast to the side of the road. car was towed to my me…”

2016-09-16 · Power Train · 47,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 porsche boxster. the contact was unable to drive the vehicle because the ignition key was locked inside the ignition. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed a cable adjustment with the transmission and the key. the contact stated that the failure was dir…”

2014-06-13 · Service Brakes · 34,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 porsche boxster. the contact stated while traveling approximately 55 mph, the engine made a loud noise, various warning lamps illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. the independent mecha…”

2013-07-16 · Power Train · 90,000 mi

“pulling away from a green light in traffic, the engine started to upshift into a higher gear much sooner than normal and the car felt down on power. the engine sounded as though it was running on fewer than normal cylinders. i stopped the vehicle immediately & had it towed to a porsche specialist. they told me it was an ims (intermediate shaft…”

2012-02-18 · Power Train · 33,000 mi

“this is a very well know ims failure issue with porsche boxster which certainly calls for a recall from porsche. my 2005 engine will need to be replaced for 20k just because of the very obvious design flaw porsche has in its m96 engines. i am pretty sure there have been numerous complaints about this in past but nobody has ever heeded to it. i si…”

2011-08-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 52,000 mi

“catastrophic engine damage due to intermediate shaft bearing failure. there are no signs that the part will fail. there is a grinding noise in the engine and upon stopping all the oil leaks out. as soon as the noise is heard, the engine is irreparable damaged. instant, catastrophic damage. engine is a total loss. bearing is a defective design…”

2011-08-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 38,081 mi

“traveling 75mph on freeway when oil & engine lights came on and vehicle simultaneously came to dead stop in traffic; diagnosed as catastrophic engine failure by dealer service mgr., engine replaced at cost of $17,000+. no prior warning. no fault of my own per svc.mgr. 38k miles on 2005 vehicle, 3 mo out of warranty. many similar incidents repor…”

2011-06-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 23,000 mi

“my 2005 porsche boxster, 23k mi, had catastrophic engine failure at idle. the engine stalled;i was able to restart but a loud clanging noise came from engine. the car then died again. the mechanic said it was due to an intermediate shaft (ims) failure; the required engine replacement is $14k. the mechanic said he has heard of significant number of …”

2011-03-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

“2005 porsche boxster. consumer states engine made grinding a sound and would not start *tgw the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, where he was informed the vehicle needed a new engine. the consumer stated no one could provide an explanation as to why a vehicle with such low miles would need a new engine. *jb …”