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2003 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 165 repairs.
2003 Porsche Boxster engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Porsche Boxster
Engine not specified
| 82000 mi | Intermediate shaft went through the engine. New engine shipped from Germany. |
| 83000 mi | Ignition switch. |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 97000 mi US $800 |
Replaced leaking water pump, replaced thermostat at same time |
| 118300 mi US $300 |
AOS Failed |
| 141000 mi US $1000 |
Could smell antifreeze and front window was fogging badly. Received a low coolant warning on start up that went away when car warmed up. Heater core was replaced. |
| 148000 mi US $500 |
motor mount - replaced with 987 version |
| 149000 mi US $9400 |
Cracked head: loss of coolant, no intermix of coolant and oil (coolant was being burned in cylinder). Installed used head. |
| 160000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced water pump at 65,000 miles |
| 163000 mi US $600 |
Coolant fitting failed. Oil cooler oring leaking |
| 69200 mi US $1000 |
Oil separator valve. |
| 31000 mi | Replaced faulty radiator cap |
| 44300 mi US $527 |
Replace water Pump, top off coolant, bleed cooling system Replaced failed front engine mount. The problem is common, so "while I was in there", I just did this repair too. |
| 48000 mi US $165 |
Replaced failed transmission mounts (2) |
| 141200 mi US $10 |
Engine light came on, car would not run, towed home. Air intake hose was detached from from air filter. Removed hose and Mass Airflow Sensor, and throttle body, cleaned each of them reinstalled with new air filter, car ran like new. |
| 147479 mi US $380 |
Water hose to oil cooler failed causing overheating. Replaced hose and system coolant, also replaced all cooling hoses in the car to avoid additional problems. |
| 28500 mi US $1600 |
RMS leak fixed |
| 89000 mi US $1200 |
The 8 year old water pump failed. Replaced the thermostat, drive belt and also found the plastic engine oil fill line was cracked so replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
engine mount |
| 60140 mi C $250 |
Replaced a radiator that had a pinhole leak. |
| 74000 mi US $3500 |
Vibration in car at 3200 RPM, replaced engine mount |
| 41000 mi US $2400 |
Rear main seal (RMS) leaking again. Replacing the RMS requires removing the engine. This cost $1,200 in labor and $20 in parts. |
| 50000 mi | Clutch micro switch failed intermitently |
| 56000 mi US $1100 |
belt tensioner paid by cpo |
| 59000 mi US $1100 |
Check Engine Light |
| 56000 mi US $10000 |
Cracked head due to failed water pump. Trying to source new head. |
| 35000 mi | engine seized. intermediate shaft broken. pistons and valves broken thermostat would not open. engine overheated to 213c. |
| 99300 mi | Replaced air-oil separator |
| 106000 mi US $4550 |
Replaced rear main seal (slight leak between transmission and engine, $4000. Replaced water pump, $400. |
| 16000 mi US $68 |
Condensation on coolant tank. Replaced cap and bleeder assembly myself. |
| 18500 mi US $1040 |
Replaced Rear main seal---warranty |
| 25000 mi | Water Pump Replaced |
| 32700 mi US $347 |
Rear main seal replaced. |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54000 mi US $289 |
Check engine light on, evidently due to faulty seal on gas cap. |
| 24166 mi C $471 |
serp. pull serp. belt washer, bolt |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54200 mi US $2200 |
Water pump, constant burning smell in exhaust, panel lights constantly come on -- check engine, airbags, emissions -- some go off after a few months. Faulty panel?Need emissions check/engine lite on.Completely taken apart & put back.Problems |
| 58000 mi US $2900 |
Check engine light for PO491 and PO492 - emissions = $900. Assumed oil leak. Took car apart. Found nothing. $2,000. Water pump = $900. The car is now for sale. Repairs are too expensive. Put 7K on it since I bought it with no dash lights on. |
| 32000 mi US $397 |
Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed vacuum reservoir and damaged the oil drain plug so an unnecessary oil change was done. I distrusted the dealer and thought it was a commission scam. Only reset warning light, no problem now. Bad dealer! |
| 32000 mi US $400 |
Vacuum accumulator had to be replaced because it failed and triggered the CEL. |
| 126000 mi US $550 |
Replaced the motor mount |
| 62000 mi | Chech engine light. Code PO491 PO492. Vac lines off. Replaced air pump relay |
| 29000 mi US $600 |
Owner noticed a noisy rattle early in January. Mechanic diagnosed it as a water pump problem and replaced it. |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 30000 mi US $40 |
ignition switch replacement; bought switch on-line and replaced it myself |
| 94000 mi US $300 |
Motor mount was hanging on by a thread. Could feel the motor shift in corners. Motor mount replaced with polyurethane mount for longevity. Mild increase in NVH. One transmission mount was leaking. Replaced both to be on the safe side. |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
Chain guide on driver's side head lost a chunk which clogged the oil return port. Disassembly of cam shaft cover required to repair and replace. Oil pan removed to find plastic particulate. All chain guides replaced, chain tensioners replaced. |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
Took car in for oil change, replaced serpentine belt and water pump, and R&R oil pan for small leak. |
| 16693 mi US $664 |
Cracked coolant reservoir replaced. Serpentine belt replaced. |
| 69700 mi US $400 |
Car is overheating. Water Pump failed and was replaced, overheating problem persisted. Still being diagnosed as to the original cause Air bubble in coolant system. System flushed. |
| 83000 mi US $150 |
emission (fuel vapor) control valve for fuel tank failed. |
| 91000 mi US $600 |
oil separator failed |
| 21756 mi | Sealing ring F cranks again |
| 23645 mi | Defective connector fuel pump |
| 53196 mi | Bleeder O-Ring |
| 53320 mi | Cooling tank cap replaced |
| 56803 mi | Front motor mount. Front motor mount |
| 104000 mi US $200 |
Amos was replaced |
| 27000 mi US $345 |
Ignition switch assembly replaced, car would start and all accessories functioned normally, however the key could not be removed from the ignition. |
| 119500 mi US $300 |
Bad ignition coils. |
| 123000 mi US $600 |
fuel pump was replaced |
| 59200 mi US $119 |
Replaced Oil Separator |
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