| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (34%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 80 repairs.
2008 Porsche Boxster engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (12%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Porsche Boxster
Engine not specified
| 3000 mi | coolant leak-replaced rad cap; when car sold leak had stopped |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 14000 mi | Cam position sensor had a small oil leak. |
| 40300 mi R 1 |
AOS replaced due to tear in rubber diaphragm. Self-diagnosed by high pitch screeching sound. |
| 40500 mi R 2300 |
Replaced two deflection/idler pulleys due to noise. Bearings were worn. Easy DIY. |
| 45260 mi R 200 |
Engine mount broken. DIY replacement. |
| 47520 mi R 6000 |
Water Pump needed replacing - was noisy. DIY replacement. |
| 11200 mi US $1100 |
Replaced water pump. |
| 97000 mi US $1000 |
Butterfly valve in intake failed. Replaced. |
| 45800 mi US $700 |
Air/oil separator failed and had to be replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $500 |
Oil air separator failed, previously failed at 42k |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 54700 mi US $383 |
Air / oil seperater Replace belt pulleys - all |
| 53000 mi US $600 |
Air oil seperator |
| 29000 mi US $100 |
Oil level sensor gave false low-level reading. Shop "re-flashed" the affected electronic component and correct level was then displayed. Since then the sensor has displayed some minor variations in oil level. |
| 37000 mi US $448 |
Ignition coils. Degradation of parts but not failure and it was cheaper to replace during the routine service then wait until failure. |
| 50800 mi US $4000 |
slight oil leak, shipping car overseas wanted gasket replaced at this time; added clutch replacement; |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 57000 mi US $1300 |
Replace clutch |
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