2011 Porsche Boxster (987) Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 Porsche Boxster (987) recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2011 Porsche Boxster (987).

Most common 2011 Porsche Boxster (987) problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1

What owners report

2018-11-19, Power Train
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 EX

2011 Porsche Boxster (987) questions

Does the 2011 Porsche Boxster (987) have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2011 Porsche Boxster (987) at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Porsche Boxster (987)?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Porsche Boxster (987) has been fixed?

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