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1999 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 103 repairs.
1999 Porsche Boxster repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 92 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Porsche Boxster
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| Porsche in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201014000 miUS $9500 | Catastrophic engine failure at 14,011 miles. Internal engine problem called a 'slipped sleeve' caused piston/cylinder #3 to destruct. Appears to be a manufacturing defect but no assistance from Porsche. | ||
| Porsche in California, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 2009103000 miUS $8459 | Blown motor. Factory defect. Slipped cylinder sleave. | ||
| Porsche in California, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Sep 201163000 miUS $85 | Replaced ignition system. Key functioned by electrical connects were not being made. | ||
| Oct 201164000 mi | Replaced missing or broken cosmetic items, cover on the vanity mirror on passenger side visor, cap on mounting bolt over passenger side windshield wiper. Cap probably came off on own as not very secure. Modified new one for tighter fit. | ||
| Apr 201478000 miUS $350 | Air Oil Separator, along with a full clean of the throttle body and intake system. When AOS failed, sucked oil into the system Driving the car after replacing the AOS, I noticed steam and a leak from the cooling system at the front of the engine. Subsequent testing showed a failed water pump. Most likely due to a heating issue when the AOS failed. | ||
| Porsche in Illinois, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Nov 201270900 miUS $1000 | Coolant leak. Replaced coolant tank and cap. | ||
| Feb 201373000 miUS $100 | Check engine light. Vacuum line vibrating against engine. Cut and rerouted . Sensors checked. | ||
| Porsche in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201065100 miC $10000 | Engine cylinder cracked. Common for boxsters. Dont ever buy this car, they are unreliable. | ||
| Porsche in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 201460140 miC $250 | Some lines were leaking oil, simply old age. | ||
| Jul 201460140 miC $400 | Some fluid had been leaking under the car. Spark plug suppressor tubes were leaking and cam adjuster solenoid needed re-sealing. Required 6 new suppressor tubes with O-rings and 6 new spark plugs. | ||
| Porsche in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 201361200 miUS $5900 | Clutch , flywheel, ims bearing retrofit, water pump horn | ||
1999 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Porsche in California, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Feb 201189000 miUS $45 | Ignition switch replaced. | ||
| Apr 201190000 miUS $950 | Front engine mount failed. Rubber insert cracked. Replaced with factory new mount. | ||
| Porsche in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Nov 201070000 miUS $230 | The trunk struts for the rear trunk could no longer hold up the trunk so i had them replaced under the Porsche certified preowned program. | ||
| May 201289000 mi | When sold to a dealer the Boxster had A LOT of repairs coming its way...needed gaskets, engine overhaul... needed shocks needed seat shocks | ||
| Porsche in Oregon, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2009129000 miUS $350 | Owner replaced water pump/thermostat and all coolant. | ||
| Porsche in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Apr 201160000 miUS $300 | Front engine mount was worn out. Replaced with new mount. | ||
| Porsche in Alabama, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Sep 201167000 miUS $33 | Fuel door lock actuator inop. Removed/replaced actuator. | ||
| Feb 201270700 miUS $87 | Replaced failed check valve 993-113-250-03, a one way valve in the emissions related Secondary Air Injection system. | ||
| May 201274300 miUS $80 | Faulty fuel tank vent line to throttle body (part number 996-110-129-06) causing air leak in intake system setting DTCs P1124 and P1126. | ||
| Porsche in Colorado, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201331700 miUS $240 | Replaced fuel exhaust vent valve because dealer broke it and did not mention it after they tried to hide it. | ||
| Porsche in Louisiana, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Mar 201258000 miUS $25 | Rear trunk lift pistons no longer supported the hood weight, simply bought new ones from Rock Auto and replaced them ...took about 10 minutes. | ||
| Apr 201258200 miUS $95 | got intermittent Check Engine light - codes said it was O2 sensor in bank 2 (driver side) #1 (upstream of catalytic converter). ordered OE part from Rockauto and changed it myself ...easy ...solved problem -- passed inspection. | ||
| Jun 201259000 miUS $35 | The clutch starter switch was causing intermittent starting problems. Replaced switch located under steering column - 5 minutes job - solved the problem | ||
| Nov 201260000 miUS $168 | passenger side rear view mirror not moving in or out remotely. | ||
| Apr 201462200 miUS $439 | Air bag light on ...required to change driver side seat belt | ||
| Porsche in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Mar 201256000 miUS $1400 | Rear plastic window developed major cracks. Replaced with glass window new top. | ||
| Dec 201257000 miUS $200 | Visor cover broke | ||
| Porsche in Nevada, United States Jul 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Sep 201196000 miUS $450 | relay for convertible top went out | ||
| Jan 2012 | water pump and v-belt replaced | ||
| Aug 2012101300 miUS $780 | Convertible top would not go up/down. Had to replace the convertible soft top microswitch ($45) and optionally replaced the e-brake engagement switch ($5). turn signal switch broke. had to replace the whole unit. replaced with a used one featuring the trip computer and had the wiring for that installed. the horn bump stop/switch had to be replaced. also had a four wheel alignment done. | ||
| Jan 201399000 miUS $60 | Electrical connector passenger headlight snaps into came loose. Repair shop adjusted and replaced bulb, although the old bulb illuminated when directly attached to a 12v battery. | ||
| Porsche in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201145000 miUS $3600 | Variable camshaft timing system failure. Variocam actuator replaced and DME computer repaired. | ||
| Porsche in Arizona, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2009103000 miUS $300 | Electric change over valve in secondary emission system nonoperative and replaced. | ||
| Mar 2010104000 miUS $200 | Cracked oil filler causing loss of oil. Removed & replaced oil filler system. Also replaced AOS and cleaned throttle body since they were removed for repair. | ||
| Porsche in North Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 200978000 miUS $1700 | failure of seal on water pump - coolant leak MAF sensor failure. New part installed, faulty. 2nd new MAF installed, fine. All corrected while car was still in shop. | ||
| Apr 201288000 miUS $400 | Airbag sensor light on, likely failed sensor in seat-belt(s). Not fixed at this time. Failed emergency brake sensor. Sensor must work and brake light illuminate for convertible top to work. Leak in coolant overflow tank. Replacement part ordered but not yet installed. Cracked coolant overflow tank replaced. Replaced brake light sensor. | ||
| May 201288300 miUS $275 | Failed voltage regulator. Part ordered from Pelican and installed by local indy shop. | ||
| Porsche in California, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 200930000 miUS $500 | The air oil separator (AOS) was showing signs of approaching failure. The AOS and connecting J-tube were replaced during the 30k maintenance as further preventative maintenance. $150 in parts + self labor vs. possible engine replacement. | ||
| Jun 200930000 miUS $915 | The fuel pump failed. The fuel pump, fuel filter and seal were replaced with new factory parts. 4 hours of labor for inspection and repair required. I suspect fuel filter was never replaced before due to low milage of vehicle and three previous owners. | ||
| Jul 201045000 miUS $250 | Cracked coolant tank became increasingly leaky after long road trip. Replaced old tank. | ||
| Jul 201153000 miUS $500 | The window regulator which had been failing for the last several months of use finally failed completely. The passenger window would no longer lower. Thus I couldn't use my convertible top either. | ||
| Nov 201268300 miUS $600 | Serpentine belt pullies and bearings were worn out and needed replacement. Cold air intake fan needed replacement as well. | ||
| Porsche in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2009 | |||
| Sep 200976000 mi | Weird issue with temp sensor/ECU.(Works fine with MAF disconnected). | ||
| Porsche in Colorado, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 200931000 miUS $216 | Replaced Ignition Switch | ||
| Apr 201135000 miUS $500 | One O2 sensor replaced | ||
| Apr 201445200 miUS $320 | Anti freeze was a bit low making the idiot light come on under hard acceleration, resulting in a CEL. | ||
| Porsche in California, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200980000 miUS $300 | Water pump was leaking at the bearing seal. Part was ordered on line and replaced by me | ||
| Jul 200982000 miUS $47 | replace ignition coil pack | ||
| Sep 200985000 miUS $250 | Coolant tank failed, had to be replaced | ||
| Porsche in Arizona, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 200978000 miUS $200 | Passenger window regulator broken. Second time repaired in 10 years. | ||
| Porsche in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 200983000 miUS $800 | coolant storage tank cracked - typical of older Boxsters. | ||
| Sep 200986000 miUS $46 | horns burned out due to horn pad bushings wearing out allowing horn to engage contacts continuously - known problem with older 4 spoke Porsche steering wheels. dates back several models. shame on Porsche for continuing to sell poor designs | ||
| Jul 201089000 miUS $120 | Airbag light on. Stupid design of seatbelt with a resistor that will get dirty and / or fail. | ||
| Oct 201092000 miUS $300 | Convertible top arm socket broke. Typical failure mode for Boxsters. | ||
| Sep 201197000 miUS $300 | Some widget valve in the emissions system was bad (formerly this function was performed by PCV valves). | ||
| Apr 201298500 mi | Airbag light, reset it with Durametric software. | ||
| Sep 2012102000 miUS $3000 | Rear main seal leaking. New clutch/flywheel/release bearing (worn)& since the RMS was leaking it was a good time to replace. Also Intermediate Shaft Bearing replaced (known weakness of Boxsters), coolant temp sensor replaced, ebrake engmt sensor replaced. | ||
| Porsche in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jun 200994860 miC $1200 | Second water pump within 1 year replacement. The pump rattled for 4 days before dying. Coolant spashed all over engine. Complete replacement 1000 tow 200. | ||
| Oct 200996720 miC $80 | Both Halogens went out on low beam. 2 $15 light bulbs and a half hour to install. | ||
| Dec 200997960 miC $800 | Key became corrupt after water leaked into the drivers computer. Cause was faulty drainage pipe behind drivers seat. | ||
| Mar 201099820 miC $200 | Windshield convertible top sensor switch went kaput. After removing the hard top the switch worked for a few minutes then died. Had to manually put top up and order switch. 1 hour labour ($100) + parts ($56) + taxes. | ||
| Sep 2010104160 miC $1000 | Convertible top push rods broke. | ||
| Nov 2010104780 miC $550 | Convertible top push rods replaced. As well as drip trays in convertible top down position. Leak to front passenger side corrected with repair as well as top now functional. | ||
| Porsche in Connecticut, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201222200 miUS $60 | Sleeves from cat pipe to muffler opened up. Caused excessivley loud noise. Resecured w/new locking nuts. | ||
| Nov 201223200 miUS $420 | Check engine light came on. Diagnosed as bad air mass meter. Air mass meter replaced. | ||
| Porsche in Utah, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2010108000 miUS $6 | Horn honks when hitting a bump. Repaired with rubber O rings. | ||
| Jun 2013134000 miUS $349 | Broke turn signal stalk | ||
| Aug 2017171793 miUS $2500 | Replace all 4 struts | ||
| Porsche in South Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 200943000 miUS $45 | Airbag light on dashboard came on AGAIN! Seat belt latch was replaced last spring. On this trip the seat was removed and contacts cleaned - sensor light reset. After two weeks the light came back on. | ||
| Apr 201048000 miUS $150 | Airbag light was on AGAIN!! Buckles had been replaced previously on both seats to address the known electrical contact problems. On this trip we finally installed a new wiring harness and the issue is resolved for now. | ||
| Jul 201051000 miUS $800 | Front right radiator developed a leak and needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 201267300 miUS $1700 | Seal on front left strut blew. Lost all fluid. Opted to replace entire suspension with ROW M030 kit which also included upgraded sway bars. Parts roughly $1100, labor another $600 | ||
| Jun 201268000 miUS $350 | Water pump went bad. Leaking around shaft seal. Bought new pump and low temp thermostat and replaced myself. Car could not be driven home as leak was significant. Got my trailer and towed it home. | ||
| Sep 201269000 miUS $32 | Center console cover hinge broke. Purchased retrofit kit and installed myself | ||
| Porsche in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Dec 201123000 miUS $450 | Convertible top | ||
1999 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Porsche in Louisiana, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 201047000 miUS $960 | passenger side window regulator failed. Window stuck in the open position. Dealer replaced ragulator and window motor. | ||
| May 201248500 miUS $382 | passenger window inoperative, intermittently. Dealer found a loose connection to the window motor. Lots of labor cost to find a simple problem. | ||
| Aug 201250200 miUS $50 | horn blows by itself. Horn bushings behind airbag mount were worn or had collapsed. Added silicone gel to renew the rubber bushings. | ||
| Jun 201451000 mi | Unrepaired item: electrical portion of the ignition switch -- a common Porsche problem -- the switch would not spring back to the "run" position after starting. I bought the part, but never got around to installing it. | ||
| Porsche in California, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 200977000 miUS $330 | Fuel gauge was not registering full even after topping off tank. Shop was supposed to fix it but was unsuccessful. Ordered sending unit. Fuel sending unit replaced but fuel gauge still does not register full after topping off although it is closer than before sending unit replaced. Shop claims the next thing to do is remove instrument cluster to see if gauge is working correctly. | ||
| Nov 200978000 miUS $337 | Replaced worn out motor mount. | ||
| Feb 201080000 miUS $250 | Alarm and immobilization connector came loose on M535 unit causing car to not start. | ||
| Mar 201081000 miUS $266 | Rubber bellows on Oil/Air separator was replaced due to a hole causing a vacuum leak. Leak caused fault codes that caused a CEL. | ||
| Apr 201081700 miUS $90 | Rubber vacuum tube on SAV under intake plenum was broken causing a vacuum leak and SA fault codes causing a CEL. Rubber vacuum tube replaced. | ||
| Jul 201085500 miUS $12 | Water pump failure, water pump replaced with OEM. Serpentine belt showed wear and replaced. Replaced driver's side headlight bulb. | ||
| Porsche in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201163000 miUS $10 | Foam near left rear drain ripped. Repaired with silicone. | ||
| Feb 201264400 miUS $25 | Passenger and driver's door leaking water into cabin. Vapor Barriers were torn. Replaced vapor barriers. | ||
| Porsche in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201055000 miUS $220 | Cracked coolant tank | ||
| Dec 201359000 miUS $300 | Left rear wheel bearing - price include special tool abt $250 | ||
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