Complaints
30
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Porsche Boxster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:40,000 mi
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:51,400 mi
#33 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:55,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Porsche Boxster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 8 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 | — | — | 51,400 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 79,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | 1 | 9,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | — |
AIR BAGS
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,400
SEAT BELTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
9,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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