Porsche Boxster engine failure problems

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 81,195 miles · FL

1.earlier date fixed wireharness/drained parts at local bmw repairman garage resolved 2. Later in city,turning in motion car suddenly stall/powerloss of brakes,clutchsticky,hear timing odd,steering difficult had towed to porsche dealer . Garage).porsche diagnosed w multipoint inspection ,porsche only did work covered by 3rd party extended warrantee for a oil water separator and water radiator replaced and told me engine has issues,5 mos later still at porsche,caution to drive,towed out, porschemanuf /cr/sc codes to repair until then released car w operative/safety issues dealing with airwater blow out on engine seals, and loss of power for safe driving and stopping and parking.porsche must pay for these issues reported for recall required more than just warn me.hand brake sudden nonholding so drift possible in parking,brakes/clutch unsafe per tow trucker , electrical /truckswitch/roof /door switch unable to exit /enter vehicle safely.each time porsche inspects and I repeat there is forget/hearing issues noted, and didnt do the manufacturer coded safety measures and says didnt include the driver warnings /concerns of safety to check on paperwork to track conversations just what mechanic diagnosis despite safety codes. Attach brakes code/electrical code/powertrain code/engine recallcode trapping driver/passenger for crash & injuries after inspections/verbal concerns unresolved and risk of safety.new battery placed in months prior.housing and lubrication systems at joints concern at seals from blow out of airwater separator creating an emergency on vehicle,is porsche waiting till a new engine while codesafety issues.porsche noted fan belt,power train code issues,required for safety. Apparently the water radiator/water pump blew hot steam thru entire engine parts loosening their effectiveness to be safe driving without concern of accident /death.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Engine · CA

The ims bearings in the 2001-2005 porsche boxster would just stop the engine if not replaced. Hello, I bought my 2003 posche boxster brand new from rector porsche/audi dealership of burlingame back in 2003. I recently found out that porsche had a faulty part in their engine called the ims bearings. The cars that were involved are cars from 2001-2005 porsche boxster. There was a lawsuit (eisen vs. Porsche cars north america) that took place and settled before going into trial. People that owned the cars were notified to get their ims bearings fixed through porsche. I was never notified. I reached out to porsche cars north america and asked about the lawsuit. The last date to file to get your car fixed was october 15, 2013. They told me that I wasn't even listed in their system as the owner of my porsche boxster. So I asked. How could have I filed a claim if I was never notified about it. People's cars would seized from working without any signs of any problems. My car only has 32,480 miles on it. The dealership mechanic suggest's that I get my ims bearings replaced. But it would cost me $3,500. What can I do about this? They won't own up to this and it's their fault for not having my name listed in their system. I showed them my bill of sales from rector and even showed proof of registrations dating back from 2002 - to present day.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 porsche boxster. While attempting to engage in park gear, the shifter became very difficult to move out of the drive position. The vehicle was towed to an unknown independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission selector seized and the selector leveler had to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer; however, porsche of westwood in westwood, massachusetts was contacted by phone. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v112000 (power train) several years ago. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2012 · Engine · 32,000 miles · OR

The intermediate shaft bearing when out and spread metal shaving throughout the engine. This caused a catastrophic engine failure. I have to have the car towed to the mechanic and will have to have an engine rebuild. The car has been service according to the company provided service manual. I called porsche USA to see if they woudl do anything about the failure, since this has been a documented problem with certain porsches, but the company would not help.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Engine · 14,011 miles · CA

This low-mileage vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure at freeway speed. The vehicle was cruising on level freeway when the engine lost power and white smoke began pouring out of the exhaust. The engine died and would not restart on the side of the freeway and was towed to a service facility. After complete disassembly it was determined that the engine was not rebuild-able due to a slipped cylinder sleeve which resulted in piston, cylinder head and block damage. Detailed photos are available.

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Engine · 38,081 miles · FL

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 reported on several web sites. Service mgr reported porsche well aware of this issue but does nothing because its too costly to repair and prefers to handle on case by case basis. Sometimes covers part of cost, sometimes nothing. Had I not been able to brake and coast to stop, I would have rolled over and most likely been killed! Damaged engine returned to porsche in germany. I have the part that broke from which little balls spewed throughout the engine. I am informed this occurs in approx. 20% of porsche boxsters and other porsche vehicles for several years until they redesigned the bolt in 2010 models. Unable to determine how many injuries and/or deaths resulting from these catastrophic engine failures because accidents would appear to be from driver error and no one would know the engine failed under these circumstances! Porsche employees are instructed not to acknowledge knowing anything about this being an ongoing issue and not to make repairs at porsche expense except for the customers who raise the biggest fuss. Another boxster was in the shop at the same time as mine for the same problem. The google address link below shows a photo of a boxster crankshaft and intermediate shaft. One of the connecting rods broke near the piston wrist pin end and the intermediate shaft is damaged. This catastrophic engine failure is the result of: 1) a seized connecting rod bearing, 2) a loss of oil pressure, 3) bad original component design, 4) intermediate shaft assembly failure (bolts or mechanical connection eg: weld, crimp). This is what happened to my car. Http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=160705.

Filed Jun 7, 2011 · Engine · 23,000 miles · WA

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 ims failures (but porsche has not notified owners). There were no injuries, but certainly engine failure like this could have serious consequences at freeway speeds. Porsche forums on internet show frequency of failures from this defect (poorly designed bearing assembly on ims) is very high, as much as 8-11% in one forum poll.

Filed Apr 29, 2011 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

2004 porsche boxster, 58-60k mi, had catastrophic engine failure at 10 mi/hr. Engine stalled; was able to restart and drive a few feet, but badly missing. Loud clanging noise from engine. No smoke. Oil drained from car when tilted on towtruck. Dealer found intermediate shaft (ims) failure; required engine replacement at $18k. Dealer said they had seen a significant number of ims failures (but porsche has not notified owners). No injuries, but certainly engine failure like this could have serious consequences at freeway speeds. Porsche forums on internet show frequency of failures from this defect (poorly designed bearing assembly on ims) is very high, as much as 8-11% in one forum poll. Defect found in my97-08.

Filed Apr 7, 2011 · Engine · 49,500 miles · FL

Ims engine failure. Known issues with porsche. Porsche boxster 49,500 miles. Place car in reveres, engine seized. Replacement of engine necessary. $8000- $15,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Engine · FL

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.