1997 Porsche Boxster Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Porsche Boxster, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Upon exiting the vehicle consumer noticed flames coming from the intake manifold. This occurred after the consumer installed a new battery, and drove for approximately 2 miles. Then consumer turned the vehicle off.”
NHTSA complaint #10071521, filed 2004-04, 9,000 miles“Dt: the contact's daughter was driving the vehicle and when she arrived home she alerted the contact that there was a milky substance in the oil. The vehicle was not driven again. It was then towed to the dealership. They wanted $14,000 to fix it, but did not tell her what was wrong with the vehicle. She then took it to another mechanic, for a second opinion. The mechanic, determined there was a casting flaw which caused the radiator fluid to leak into the engine . The vehicle has not yet been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10140450, filed 2005-10Related service bulletins
- 10243588Sep 5, 2023Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.
- 10243587Sep 5, 2023Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
- 10243586Sep 5, 2023Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
- 10243585Sep 5, 2023Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
- 10240439Jul 31, 2023Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
- 10233941Mar 24, 2023Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
- 10232393Feb 13, 2023Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.
- 10232392Feb 13, 2023Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.
- 10232391Feb 13, 2023Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
- 10217276Jul 30, 2022Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Porsche Boxster
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Porsche Boxster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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