2000 Porsche Boxster Engine Problems and Repair Histories
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2000 Porsche Boxsters for which no Engine problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2000 Porsche Boxster problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Engine problem frequency.
For 2000 Porsche Boxster Engine problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2000 Porsche Boxster Engine problems and repair histories that follow it.
Porsche Boxster Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2000 | Porsche Boxster | 27 Boxsters, 9.8 months of data per Boxster, average 80800 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.36 |
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2000 Porsche Boxster
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| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 51000 | 300 | Third time for mass air sensor. Tired of fixing it. Now driving with the check engine light on. |
| Sep | 2011 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 65000 | 200 | O2 sensor throwing code, after replacement still throws code. |
| Oct | 2010 | 70000 | 90 | O2 sensors failed. Replaced and turned off CEL with OBD software. |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 89000 | 1954 | Leaking water pump was replaced. thermostat replaced due to concern it was not functioning properly. |
| Jan | 2011 | 91000 | 290 | oil tube cracked and leaking. Tube replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 89000 | 120 | Air Oil Seperater failed causing oil to enter intake manifold causing smoke out the tailpipe |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 42000 | 48 | plastic end of ignition switch failed - cracked |
| Sep | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | Check engine light; fault code was for faulty Mass Air Flow Sensor; sensor cleaned and replaced and codes cleared |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 59000 | 500 | Vacuum leak due to cracked hoses. |
| Dec | 2009 | 66000 | 400 | Water pump replaced. Independent Porsche mechanic replaced for only parts cost because he had replaced water pump 18 months ago and it should not have failed, so he ate the labor. |
| Apr | 2011 | 76000 | 500 | oil leak onto catalytic converter, due to decayed spark plug tube seals. Parts were replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 15000 | 350 | Replacement of seals that keep oil out of fuel mixture. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in France | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 60140 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 60760 | 0 | Unusual exhaust noise when idle or low rev Problem came from heat shield around catalytic converter tube. Removed heat shield. |
| Aug | 2012 | 74180 | 2800 | Oil leak at RMS (Rear Main Seal). Requires removal of transmission & flywheel to be changed. Replaced clutch at the same time. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 30000 | 1000 | Crack in the coolant reservoir, losing coolant. |
| Jun | 2009 | 30000 | 100 | Ignition key switch went out |
| May | 2011 | 43000 | 650 | air-water separator |
| Sep | 2011 | 45000 | 2000 | Rear Main Seal |
| Dec | 2011 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 54700 | 1500 | Water pump blew at track. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 98000 | 475 | Leaking spark plug tubes |
| May | 2011 | 103000 | 1250 | water pump failed |
| Sep | 2012 | 124000 | 1800 | Air oil separator failed - needed to be replaced. Fouled spark plugs also need to be replaced, not yet done. Found all four O2 sensors had also failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 90 | cam sensor bank 1 replaced; reset CEL. | |
| Nov | 2007 | 20 | coolant overflow bottle cap [update to current style] | |
| Mar | 2013 | 188000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 67000 | 0 | pulleys tensioners and belt |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 89000 | 1000 | Air Oil Separator (AOS)failed, AOS replaced.Spark plugs fouled, replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 89000 | 1600 | thermostat stuck, engine overheated. |
| Oct | 2011 | 89000 | 800 | losing coolant, water pump removal revealed impeller fins worn off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 54000 | 200 | replace ignition switch |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 113000 | 280 | CEL with P1128 and P1130. Replaced AOS (Air Oil Separator) to resolve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 166000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 71000 | 500 | Cracked coolant over-flow tank was diagnosed and replaced. owner bought part at dealer, $326. installed by independent shop $150 |
| Oct | 2010 | 75000 | 118 | Air-Oil Separator was the cause of the previous 'squeal'. AOS failure a common problem with this car, this age and mileage. repaired by owner |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 69000 | 0 | Air Oil Separator Failure |
| Apr | 2010 | 69000 | 700 | Water pump replacement |
| Nov | 2010 | 75000 | 0 | Waterpump replaced earlier this year was leaking. Shop replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | 82000 | 1200 | Leaking coolant reservoir was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 89000 | 1100 | water pump was making noise, bearing/pump replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 56000 | 270 | Mass Air Flow sensor- Problem diagnosed by dealer at no charge. Repaired by owner, approx. repair cost $270. |
| Nov | 2009 | 59000 | 580 | Replaced cracked coolant tank. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 47000 | 300 | Coolant reservoir. |
| Aug | 2010 | 47000 | 300 | CEL codes. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 73000 | 2000 | engine warning light |
| Oct | 2011 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 34000 | 2400 | Coolant bottle failed, dumped more than 50% of coolant in rear trunk and on garage floor. Did NOT happen while in motion. No engine damage. Vehicle was returned to me with a big dent in the door also. Fixed by dealer at no charge. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 69300 | 120 | Replaced Engine mount DIY |
| Nov | 2010 | 73000 | 300 | AOS failed: 200$ |
| Aug | 2011 | 77000 | 200 | Replace Oil Filler tube |
| Feb | 2012 | 80300 | 300 | Oil filler tube broke. After repair still leaks. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Spain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 65720 | 400 | Water pump replaced radiator overfill tank, hoses replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 71300 | 0 | Check engine light appeared after exhaust backfired and lost power and compression in 2nd gear. Filled gas tank full with premium gas of 98 octane. Car ran good again but check engine light still on. Mechanic cleaned sensor for free. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Porsche Boxster in Hong Kong, China | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 39060 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 42160 | 4000 | Regular service discovered MAF faulty and needed replacing. Replaced oil filler neck. |
| Jun | 2011 | 46500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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