2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987Porsche Boxster-987 2008

Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987, manufacturered by Dr. Ing. H.c.f. Porsche Ag.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
PorscheWP0 Premium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
19 - 20 MPG26 - 29 MPG386.39 - 423.19 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987?
     - The 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 19 - 20 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 26 - 29 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987 can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987 is $3150.
  • Where is the 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987 produced?
     - The 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987 is produced in Uusikaupunki -, Finland.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987?
     - The 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987 has a GVWR of Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) lbs.
  • How much horsepower does the 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987 have?
     - The 2008 Porsche BOXSTER-987 has 245 horsepower.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 2.7L 6 cylinder 6-speed automatic with select shift
  • 2.7L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
  • 2.7L 6 cylinder 6-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Boxster

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id24203
    Model name (carline)Boxster
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.7
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.2
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Boxster

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.9352
    City mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2900
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Vehicle record id24204
    Model name (carline)Boxster
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 125.8
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 140.4
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Boxster

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 113.5232
    City mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,28
    Vehicle record id24205
    Model name (carline)Boxster
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.9
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 139.8
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • No. 09-24 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Manufacturers certificate - allocation of approved engine oils up until my2020
  • No. 06-09-4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical information for evaluating over-revving events
  • No. 2404 - POWER TRAIN: Special tools and equipment information for the boxster, cayman, 911, and panamera
  • PIWIS2401j - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information for piwis tester update 42.500.020
  • PIWIS2302s - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.050 & .052
  • No. 35-23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved porsche a40 engine oils
  • No. 33-23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved porsche c30 engine oils
  • No. 32-23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved c20 engine oils
  • PIWIS2302r - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.040 & .041
  • PIWIS2302q - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.035
  • PIWIS2302p - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.030 - .032
  • No. D654 - EQUIPMENT: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9j0877069ey and 9j0877069dy
  • PIWIS2302h - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Special tools and equipment information on piwis tester update 42.250.050
  • PIWIS2302g - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.045
  • PIWIS2302f - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.042
  • PIWIS2302e - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information piwis tester update 42.250.040
  • PIWIS2302d - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.032
  • PIWIS2302C - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.030
  • PIWIS2302b - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.025
  • PIWIS2302a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.020 & .022
  • No. 2314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Special tools and equipment information for all porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
  • No. 19-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche a40 engine oils.
  • No. 18-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche c40 engine oils.
  • No. 17-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche c30 engine oils.
  • No. 16-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche c20 engine oils.
  • PIWIS2301az - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
  • No. 2313 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Special tools and equipment information for the pico oscilloscope extended functionality
  • No. D5 - EQUIPMENT: Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
  • No. 14-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
  • PIWIS2301as - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
  • PIWIS2301ar - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
  • PIWIS2301aq - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.048
  • PIWIS2301ap - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.040
  • PIWIS2301ao - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.035
  • No. 2311 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the vas5237
  • No. 02-23-1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Manufacturers certificate for approved engine c20 engine oils.
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT: Product knowledge for the porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
  • PIWIS2301k - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.750.045 & .046
  • No. 2303 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
  • No. 05-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine a40 oils for all porsche models that use a40 oil.
  • No. 04-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c40 oils for all porsche models that use c40 oil.
  • No. 03-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c30 oils for all porsche models that use c30 oil.
  • No. 2234 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
  • No. 1758.4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
  • PIWIS2202b - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.500.020 & .022
  • No. D618.1 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
  • PIWIS2201au - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
  • PIWIS2201at - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.050
  • PIWIS2201as - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.045.
  • No. D615 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
  • PIWIS2201ar - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.040
  • No. 1804.1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
  • PIWIS2201an - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
  • No. 33-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c20 engine oils for all porsche models using this oil.
  • No. 31-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c40 engine oils for all porsche models using this oil.
  • No. 36-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve porsche a40 engine oils.
  • No. 35-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c30 oils for porsche models using c30 oils.
  • No. 1801.4 - BRAKES (PWS): Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
  • No. 06-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until my2020. (starting back at my1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.
  • PIWIS2101bc - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester update. #40.750.000 & .030
  • No. 68-21 - EQUIPMENT: List of approved wheels, tires, and snow chains for the 987 boxster and cayman.
  • No. 67-21 - WHEELS:SPACE SAVER WHEEL: List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 987 boxster and cayman.
  • No. 2112 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools information on new redline dual purpose diagnostic leak locator.
  • No. 59-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 engine oils for all porsche models using c20 oil.
  • No. 60-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved engine c30 engine oils for all porsche vehicles using c30 oil.
  • No. 61-21 - EQUIPMENT: List of approved engine oils for all porsche models using c40 oil.
  • PIWIS2101ac - EQUIPMENT: Information on new piwis tester update #40.300.020.
  • PIWIS2101ab - EQUIPMENT: Information on piwis tester update #40.300.000 & .010.
  • PIWIS2101aa - EQUIPMENT: Information on new piwis tester update #40.250.040
  • No. D13.2 - EQUIPMENT: Information on new piwis tester program for independent repair facilities.
  • PIWIS2101z - EQUIPMENT: Information on porsche piwis tester update #40.250.030 & .035.
  • ATIALL41605 - BRAKES (PWS): Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
  • ATIALL41604 - EQUIPMENT: 2003 to present all with tire pressure monitoring system.
  • ATIALL1601 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 1997 to present - vehicle analysis log types - in an effort to prode accurate information regarding the state of the vehicle at the time fof val creation, a "log type" drop down menu was added at the end of the val creation menu.
  • No. 17-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved engine oils for new and classic porsche models.
  • PIWIS2101y - EQUIPMENT: Information on porsche piwis tester iii online update 40.200.020.
  • PIWIS2101x - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on porsche piwis tester iii online update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.
  • No. 52-21 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Historical information on porsche product evolution.
  • No. 13-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 style engine oils for classic and new porsche models since 1984.
  • No. 09-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved a40 style engine oils for new and classic porsche vehicles my 1984 and newer.
  • No. 08-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c40 engine oils for new and classic porsche vehicles my 1984 and newer.
  • No. 07-21-1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c30 engine oils for all new and classic porsche vehicles my1984 and newer.
  • No. 03-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 engine oils for all new and classic porsche models 1984 and newer.
  • PIWIS2102j - EQUIPMENT: Information on piwis tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
  • 122-S6Q2R-06 - BRAKES (PWS): Resubmitting at request of mr. Bernard hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all porsche vehicles.
  • 122-K9M7R-06 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Resubmitting at request of mr. Bernard hardgrave. Information on fogging lighting components.
  • No. 1820.1 - STRUCTURE: Special tools information on a measuring and alignment system.
  • No. 54-20 - EQUIPMENT: List of approved a40 style engine oils for new and classic porsche models.
  • No. 53-20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c40 style engine oils for new and classic porsche vehicles.
  • No. 2000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Advanced technical information on a nvh lubrication kit.
  • No. 31-20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: List of approved engine oils for all porsche models since 2003.
  • No. 33-20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved porsche c20 engine oils
  • PIWIS2001ac - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on piwis tester iii online update 39.700.000, .010 & .012
  • No. 99-20 - VISIBILITY: Information on additional spare parts requirements for mirror supports.
  • Charging lockup - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT: Document showing the evolution of porsche vehicles since 1948.
  • PIWIS2001v - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information on new piwis tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
  • No. 16-20 - EQUIPMENT: List of approved a40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.
  • 122-M8J3B-05 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c40 engine oils for all porsche models since 1984.
  • 122-F4J4K-04 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved engine oils for all porsche models.
  • 122-H6D8D-03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining new piwis tester update 39.100.030 & .035
  • 122-V4J2F-03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester update 39.200.000, .010, .015, .016, & .017
  • 122-T9S3B-02 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c30 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
  • 122-Z2X7A-02 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
  • 122-S7K8Z-02 - WHEELS: List of approved a40 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
  • 122-T6A9F-02 - ENGINE (PWS): Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in recall and workshop campaigns.
  • 122-H6M8Z-01 - EQUIPMENT: Porsche intranet posting outlining the warranty credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.
  • 122-H4F7Z-01 - EQUIPMENT: Updated worksheet for chassis and vin numbering system. Updated to include 2020 models including the taycan.
  • 122-L7Q9T-01 - EQUIPMENT: Updated bulletin with the full list of porsche model type designations.
  • 122-A9R3U-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about new piwis tester update 39.050.010
  • 122-S2J9B-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about new piwis tester update 39.050.012
  • 122-Y9Z9P-01 - EQUIPMENT: Information about new piwis tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000
  • 122-M6J2U-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about piwis tester update 39.000.020
  • 122-F5T6X-01 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with gps and pcm 2.1 or older.
  • 122-A7G3D-12 - EQUIPMENT: List of valid advanced technical information bulletins (atis) as of 11/22/2019
  • 122-S3R9Q-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester update 38.800.030
  • 122-H6S4J-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester update 38.800.020
  • 122-D4N9X-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester updates 38.800.000 &.010
  • 122-G2B4B-11 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved a40 engine oils for porsche vehicles.
  • 122-Z3C2E-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Announcement of new tech live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue
  • 122-L8R6J-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the porsche piwis tester 3
  • 122-Z6Y7L-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.
  • 122-E4R8U-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.020.
  • 122-B3Y6H-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.
  • 122-X5P4C-11 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Spare parts requirements for components on the power distributor (housing/pin/cable) or in the event of complaints relating to the overall power supply on the vehicle and if a "corroded pin in the power distributor" is determined as the c
  • 122-N7K2Y-06 - ENGINE (PWS): Concerns: ignition coil with part nos. 997.602.104.00 and 997.602.107.00 information: procedure for replacing faulty ignition coils. Cracks in the ignition coil housing (figure 1) can cause corrosion, which can result in a rough-running
  • TI-41-14 - EQUIPMENT: Porsche: if power distributor pin, on some vehicles, is corroded and cause has been determined, then pin on power distributor must be replaced. Model 2005-2012 911 carrera, boxster, cayman. *pe
  • TI-58-12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Porsche: procedural information provided regarding the replacing of faulty cracked ignition coils on certain vehicles. Model 1997-2013 boxster (986), boxster/cayman (987), carrera (996 & 997). *pe
  • WC-07-09-12 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE): Porsche: replacing clutch pedal switch (workshop campaign). There is a possibility that plastic particles may be deposited on the contacts of the clutch pedal switch on the affected vehicles over their service life, causing electric malfun
  • PK-D8-16 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm
  • TSB-16-08 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Porsche: return of fuel high pressure pumps. Protection caps missing or not fitted on fuel connections on fuel high pressure pump. A possibility that dirt, dust or other particles can get into the connections. *pe
  • 0803 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Tire pressure monitoring for sports car (all 987 and 997) for model years 2005-2008. Pe
  • D77 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING: Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe
  • D76 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Parts withdrawn. Porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassConvertible/Cabriolet
DisplacementCC2700.0
DisplacementCI164.76410905577
DisplacementL2.7
Doors2
Engine Cylinders6
EngineHP245
EngineKW182.6965
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
GVWRClass 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
MakePORSCHE
MakeID584
ManufacturerDR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AG
Manufacturer Id13510
ModelBoxster
ModelID7847
Model Year2008
NCSA Body TypeConvertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA MakePorsche
NCSA Model986/Boxster
NoteGVWR: 3,549 - 3,682 lbs
Other Restraint System InfoRestraint System: Passive
Plant CityUUSIKAUPUNKI
Plant Company NameValmet
Plant CountryFINLAND
Series2Type 987
TPMSDirect
VINWP0CA29808U711183
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20110710

Engine failure with cause determined to be connecting rod bolt failure, subsequently leading to damage to nearly all internal engine components

Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WP0CB29818U7313882008BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CA29808U7111832008BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CA29878U7112452008BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CA29828U7120892008BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CB29848U7317732008BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CB29888U7316152008BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CA29838U7107102008BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CA29868U7116562008BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CA29808U7119612008BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND

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