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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 140 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Porsche Boxster
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| Porsche Boxster in Georgia, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201082000 mi | Intermediate shaft went through the engine. New engine shipped from Germany. | ||
| Jul 201083000 mi | Ignition switch. | ||
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 201432000 miUS $1700 | rear cv boots | ||
| Mar 201635000 miUS $400 | Replaced turn signal stalk assembly. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201497000 miUS $800 | Replaced leaking water pump, replaced thermostat at same time | ||
| Jul 2015118300 miUS $300 | AOS Failed | ||
| Nov 2015126000 miUS $703 | Replaced l/r CV boots and left axle assy | ||
| Sep 2016141000 miUS $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. Small foam pieces were coming from dash vents. Common issue on 986 - diverter flap is foam padded and the foam deteriorates over time. Replaced foam and taped over it with duct tape while heater core was out. | ||
| Dec 2016146000 miUS $55 | replaced faulty LCD display on AC control unit | ||
| Jan 2017130500 miUS $250 | replace frunk latch Replace drivers side locking latch inside door (not handle) | ||
| Feb 2017148000 miUS $1400 | small leak from brass bushing | ||
| Mar 2017148000 miUS $2300 | motor mount - replaced with 987 version new Koni shocks and H&R springs | ||
| Jul 2017149000 miUS $9400 | Cracked head: loss of coolant, no intermix of coolant and oil (coolant was being burned in cylinder). Installed used head. | ||
| Apr 2018160000 miUS $1000 | Drivers side axle was replaced with OEM Replaced water pump at 65,000 miles | ||
| Jul 2018163000 miUS $600 | Coolant fitting failed. Oil cooler oring leaking | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201366000 miUS $350 | Replaced second gear detent, popping out of gear | ||
| Dec 201474000 miUS $3500 | Replaced left rear wheel bearing due to wheel noise under load Clattering over bumps, replaced trailing arms Vibration in car at 3200 RPM, replaced engine mount | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201369200 miUS $1000 | Oil separator valve. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Maine, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 201340200 miUS $5000 | Bad rear wheel bearing | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Tennessee, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 2015141000 miUS $110 | Replaced actuator release motor for front trunk, it was only opening the trunk intermittently. I also replaced the plastic trim around the trunk latch that was decaying around its edges. | ||
| Oct 2015141200 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 201714633800 mi | Headlights stopped working, removed headlight assembly and cleaned all electrical connectors with electric cleaner spray. | ||
| May 2017147479 miUS $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. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2009 | |||
| Oct 200734000 mi | replaced front lower control arms (trailing arm, wishbone) (covered by CPO) | ||
| Jun 200957532 miUS $1422 | replaced left front upper strut mount bearing, replaced inner and outer cv boots | ||
| Jul 200959000 miUS $577 | replaced beverage holder ($500), new soft-top tension cable ($77) | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 202280000 miUS $300 | alternator died. replaced it myself | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Jul 2021 - Oct 2022 | |||
| May 202289000 miUS $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. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in South Carolina, United States Nov 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 202165000 miUS $100 | engine mount and shift linkage | ||
| Jul 202268000 miUS $4000 | Transmission required a rebuild. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201760140 miC $250 | Replaced a radiator that had a pinhole leak. | ||
| Jun 202274400 miC $275 | Turn signals failed to self cancel. Replaced the steering column turn signal, cruise control and wiper stalk assembly. Front trunk hood latch was not releasing reliably. Replaced the latch assembly. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 200928500 miUS $1600 | RMS leak fixed | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201050000 mi | Clutch micro switch failed intermitently | ||
| Nov 201056000 miUS $1100 | 60K maintenance (paid by owner). cv boots replaced. belt tensioner paid by cpo | ||
| Jan 201159000 miUS $1100 | Check Engine Light | ||
| Jan 201482000 miUS $10000 | Cracked head due to failed water pump. Trying to source new head. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Apr 201231000 mi | Front Hood Prop cylinders Replaced faulty radiator cap | ||
| Nov 201236900 miUS $45 | Replaced 4 torn CV boots | ||
| Sep 201341000 miUS $75 | Diagnose and repair faulty (cracked) fuel sending unit in fuel tank Replace driver side rear-wheel bearing | ||
| Apr 201444300 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 201448000 miUS $165 | Replaced failed transmission mounts (2) | ||
| Feb 201549900 miUS $87 | Replace faulty,not worn,, rear wheel bearing and all single-use fastners | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201141000 miUS $2400 | Rear main seal (RMS) leaking again. Replacing the RMS requires removing the engine. This cost $1,200 in labor and $20 in parts. The alternator also went out, cost $500 to replace. Suspension boots and spark plugs were also replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 200816000 miUS $68 | Condensation on coolant tank. Replaced cap and bleeder assembly myself. | ||
| Apr 200918500 miUS $1040 | Replaced Rear main seal---warranty | ||
| Apr 201025000 mi | Water Pump Replaced | ||
| Apr 201232700 mi | Rear main seal replaced. Clutch bearing replaced. Extended warranty doesn't cover clutch parts. Horn replaced. Passenger window regulator replaced. | ||
| Jul 201236700 miUS $100 | CV Boots replaced Brake fluid leak fixed | ||
| Dec 201241000 miUS $585 | Fluid leak on seal. rear wheel bearing | ||
| Aug 201346600 mi | Spring assy broke. Towed to dealer. Covered by extended warranty. 600.00 | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201632000 miUS $580 | Alternator stopped charging. Replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 200935000 mi | engine seized. intermediate shaft broken. pistons and valves broken thermostat would not open. engine overheated to 213c. | ||
| Aug 201246300 miUS $500 | replace all four cv joint boots, balance front tires | ||
| Jun 201451000 miUS $253 | Replaced struts on front and rear storage compartments | ||
| Jun 201655000 miUS $300 | Headlights not operational. Problem solve and replace the common power supply switch for both headlights. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 200954000 miUS $200 | Drivers door latch failed causing failure of window drop-down function to clear convertible top. | ||
| Dec 201177000 miUS $800 | CV joint boots were torn. Elected to replace both half shafts which cost slightly more than replacing only the boots. Rebuilt transmission, replaced clutch pressure plate, clutch disc, rear main seal, flywheel | ||
| Jan 201481000 mi | Replaced air-oil separator | ||
| Feb 2015106000 miUS $4550 | Replaced rear main seal (slight leak between transmission and engine, $4000. Replaced water pump, $400. Replaced clutch cylinder, $150. | ||
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Georgia, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201652125 mi | Driver window not dropping properly. Replaced driver-side window regulator. Convertible top not operating properly. Both top cover pushrods disconnected. Reconnected pushrods and lubricated top linkage components. | ||
| May 201753167 miUS $450 | Alternator not fully charging battery. Bad diode. Replaced alternator and drive belt. | ||
| Aug 201753643 miUS $80 | Rear trunk lid not staying up. Replaced both struts. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Oct 201046000 miUS $180 | Convertible top came loose in back (obviously previous dumb DIY). Top resettled under rubber seal, glued. | ||
| Jan 201148000 miUS $956 | Top not closing.Mounting rear main top bow for push rod fr. transmission broken off. L/R pushrods bent. Sent for welding: mounting ear + 2 other cracks.Reinstalled bow/top, replacing L/R pushrods, 1 bushing + pushrod sleeve. | ||
| Aug 201152000 miUS $538 | Driver's window hitting top when closing. Driver's window regulator replaced. | ||
| Dec 201154000 miUS $289 | New switch required for headlights. Only fog lights worked. Check engine light on, evidently due to faulty seal on gas cap. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Prince Edward Island, Canada Aug 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 200924166 miC $471 | serp. pull serp. belt washer, bolt | ||
| Jul 201340400 mi | replacement of alternator | ||
| Aug 201340920 miC $775 | first alternator did not work, replaced again. charge shown is for initial repair. | ||
| Jun 201550840 miC $911 | Coarse, scratching noise was coming from the rear area. Deflection roller was faulty Labor was $675.00 part and air-freight was $156.00 | ||
| Aug 201552240 miC $600 | Lower control arms. Left side bushing was defective. replaced left front and right front lower control arms. | ||
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 201562000 mi | Chech engine light. Code PO491 PO492. Vac lines off. Replaced air pump relay | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015126000 miUS $550 | Replaced the motor mount | ||
| Porsche Boxster in United Arab Emirates Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 201395060 mi¤25 | Replace Heater flap valve foam | ||
| May 201396100 mi¤50 | Roof not retracting replace emerg brake switch | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Oct 201154200 miUS $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 | ||
| Apr 201358000 miUS $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. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Dec 201132000 miUS $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! | ||
| Apr 201232000 miUS $400 | Vacuum accumulator had to be replaced because it failed and triggered the CEL. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201752000 miUS $3000 | Repaired faulty screen for heating and cooling controls and fan. | ||
| Jan 201852000 miUS $50 | Replaced both the low beam bulbs - did the work myself. | ||
| Apr 201853300 mi | Aligned the headlights. This project only took about 20 minutes. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Dec 201027000 miUS $100 | Steering was making squeaking noise when turning corners. Problem was not fixed by dealer before selling me the car. Dealer replaced part, but it still squeaks a little. | ||
| Feb 201129000 miUS $600 | Owner noticed a noisy rattle early in January. Mechanic diagnosed it as a water pump problem and replaced it. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2025 | |||
| May 2017113000 miUS $70 | Many bolts were frozen and snapped off. Ending up replacing with used hub | ||
| Jul 2021123000 mi | Would only shift up to 4th. Not to 5th. Paddle shifters inoperable. Very hard clunky shifts in forward and reverse. Flashing lights between Manual 4th and Auto D. Disconnecting battery did nothing. Used very old non Porsche OBD II reader found no faults. It was too old to read trani codes. Hit erase error codes, cleared up the problem. Car drives and shifts better than ever! Will check fluid level and condition soon. This trani fluid has 123,000 miles on it! | ||
| Nov 2021123000 mi | Neutral safety multifunction switch replaced. This part from Porsche cost $450! Most cars this part cost under $50. It took me 15 Minutes to repair the old one( drill out six rivets and clean the six tracks and wipers, glue or screw back together) | ||
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
| May 200830000 miUS $40 | ignition switch replacement; bought switch on-line and replaced it myself | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201016693 miUS $664 | Cracked coolant reservoir replaced. Serpentine belt replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Minnesota, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201650000 miUS $500 | Wheel bearing failure | ||
| Porsche Boxster in South Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201527000 miUS $345 | Ignition switch assembly replaced, car would start and all accessories functioned normally, however the key could not be removed from the ignition. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201150000 miUS $300 | Took car in for oil change, replaced serpentine belt and water pump, and R&R oil pan for small leak. | ||
| Aug 201465500 miUS $13 | Top failed to close. Replaced the microswitch under the handbrake. Top failed to close. Replaced the microswitch under the handbrake. | ||
| Sep 201572000 miUS $165 | Replaced the ignition locking mechanism and switch | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2015119500 miUS $300 | Bad ignition coils. | ||
| Dec 2015121000 miUS $250 | corroded brake line was leaking. Replaced all rear lines (4 pieces, total). | ||
| Mar 2016123000 miUS $600 | fuel pump was replaced | ||
| Dec 2017137000 miUS $550 | Bent wheel repairs | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Tennessee, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Sep 201355000 miUS $750 | Window regulator Brake light bulb would not seat properly. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jun 201135000 miUS $55 | Replace bad orange LCD display for heater / AC control module. DIY repair to remove control module,disassemble display, and insert new LCD ordered through internet | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Apr 201244500 miUS $210 | Turn signal switch broken. Ordered new part on the internet and replaced it myself. | ||
| Aug 201247500 miUS $3000 | Replaced Clutch, throughout bearing etc. Also replaced rear engine seal. $1600. Steering rack leaking. Had to be replaced. $1400. | ||
| Jun 201352000 miUS $238 | Passenger window regulation replaced. Had mechanic come to house. Rebuild old regulator. (plastic 30 cent part) | ||
| Dec 201461000 miUS $70 | Replaced driver side radio speaker | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Aug 201026000 miUS $600 | Bad Wheel bearing | ||
| Aug 201141000 miUS $750 | motor for window was replaced | ||
| Jan 201357000 miUS $100 | Temperature regulator broke | ||
| Apr 201467200 miUS $750 | Rt. Window actuator replaced | ||
| Jun 201468000 miUS $750 | Replaced rear lower control arms | ||
| Jul 201578000 miUS $1600 | Front struts replaced | ||
| Nov 201691000 miUS $2400 | Struts and rear wheel bearing | ||
| Aug 2017105000 miUS $700 | Replaced wheel bearings | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201383000 miUS $150 | emission (fuel vapor) control valve for fuel tank failed. | ||
| Mar 201491000 miUS $600 | oil separator failed | ||
| Jun 201495000 miUS $250 | replace control arm (balljoint) and trailing arm | ||
| Jan 2015120700 miUS $139 | replace headlight switch | ||
| Dec 2015112000 miUS $1700 | both rear wheel bearing replaced and 4 wheel alignment | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Oct 200955000 miUS $1500 | Leaking RMS and IMS seals both replaced under warranty. Owner replaced worn clutch and flywheel both worn beyond repair or resurfacing. | ||
| Dec 200957000 miUS $500 | Rear spoiler had to be replaced | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201569700 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 201674000 miUS $2400 | Alternator failed. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Quebec, Canada Feb 2005 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 200521756 mi | Foot rest replaced | ||
| Feb 200521756 mi | Sealing ring F cranks again | ||
| Apr 200523645 mi | Defective connector fuel pump | ||
| Jun 200853196 mi | Bleeder O-Ring | ||
| Aug 200853320 mi | Cooling tank cap replaced | ||
| Mar 201056803 mi | Front motor mount. Front motor mount | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New Mexico, United States May 2014 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Mar 201585000 miUS $1200 | Full suspension refresh. End links were on the way out (leaking their grease) and OEM shocks no longer met rebound requirements. Springs were sagging from fatigue. Worn bushings were also replaced at the time as they were found. | ||
| Jun 201794000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 201896000 miUS $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. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Maryland, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014104000 miUS $200 | Amos was replaced Replaced rear wheel bearing | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201659200 miUS $119 | Replaced Oil Separator | ||
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