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2004 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2004 Porsche Boxster repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 79 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
264-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201797000 miUS $115 | Replaced Air/Oil Separator because car was idling roughly, drawing major vacuum through the crankcase and blew white smoke a few times. Repair was successful and fairly easy. | ||
| Feb 2018100600 miUS $800 | Fuel pump failed non-catastrophically. Car was slow to start for a week or two. I assumed that it was the battery due to not driving the car enough. I drove it to Modern Aircooled for a thorough general inspection and oil change, and they identified that the fuel pump was failing to produce needed pressure. The fuel pump was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2018102000 miUS $500 | Water pump failed. It was gushing coolant once the system pressurized and caused bad noises. Belt tenioner roller replaced. Bolt was rounded over and required cutting to remove. Cutting the bolt took a very long time due to lack of access. Bolt was replaced with M10x50mm set screw and lock nut due to lack of access. Replacement pulley used was Sebro brand. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2009 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 201232860 miC $450 | Window relay stopped working properly | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Jan 201051000 miUS $750 | 2004 Boxter S. Right rear wheel bearing started to howl, I was sure it would have been covered under the 6 year warranty which was still in effect but it wasn't, cost was $750. A week later the left rear started to do the same thing, I got rid of it. Replace left rear wheel bearing. CV boots are leaking and need replacement also. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Kentucky, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jul 201021000 miUS $5000 | Intermediate Shaft Failure | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States May 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Dec 201042000 miUS $800 | Water pump was making noise and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Slovak Republic Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201344120 mi€400 | noisy on road bumps | ||
| Jun 201545880 mi€70 | Faulty cap on cooling circuit. Vehicle lost about 5 liters of cooling liquid and stalled due to low level of liquid / overheating. Common issue, easy fix. | ||
| Oct 201545880 mi€450 | Driver's window opening mechanism gone. The technician said, that it's common issue on this car. | ||
| Apr 201645980 mi€480 | Cooling system issues - coolant is leaking somewhere under winshield and makes it foggy. Noisy starter - hangs in action after engine start. | ||
| May 201646500 mi€177 | A/C gas is leaking somewhere. Every year I have to fill it - nobody can find where it's leaking... Very strange vibration at cca 3.000rpm and owl-like sounds at 1.800+rpm. The mechanics found out, that "some engine bearing" is on the go, but they can't distinguish which one. Statistics say that 8% of Boxsters die on IMS failure. Selling | ||
| Jun 201646500 mi€50 | Water leaking from under the engine... Some gasket failed. Definitely this is a terrible car !!! Have to sell it immediately. The whole car is one "Unrepaired Problem". Don't ever buy !!! Leaking oil, leaking water, leaking A/C, smells, smokes, makes noises, vibrates... and fails too often !!! | ||
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
264-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in South Carolina, United States Oct 2018 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Aug 201832155 miUS $3292 | The car was inspected and additional repairs were done while doing ims bearing change and while the engine was out. IMS bearing update and new oil separator. $1,777.15 Ims bearing kit L&N $899 Oil separator $162.84 | ||
| Sep 202036132 miUS $2976 | The car was giving a Selector lever not engaged warning, and Lights were flashing d and 4 in instrument. The Gear shift mechanism was replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201023000 mi | catastophic rear intermediate shaft failure, resulting in complete engine replacement. Resulted from inherent engine defect in the intermediate shaft design. | ||
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 201571000 miUS $3500 | RMS was leaking a small amount of oil. I had the IMS upgraded to the L&N dual row bearing(brand new version). At the same time, I elected to replace the clutch; Sachs. 4 CV boots were replaced. Two were badly cracked but I elected to replace all four due to their age. | ||
| Jun 201572000 miUS $120 | Replaced a worn out front engine mount. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201010000 miUS $6507 | Catastrophic engine failure due to intermediate shaft failure. Dealer confirmed; known problem but refused to fix b/c out of warranty & 2nd owner. My mechanic rebuilt engine & photodocumented for class-action suit investigation. | ||
| May 201113700 miUS $110 | Clip for guidewire for convertible softtop broke, causing tonneau cover to not close properly which caused scrape in paint on corner of cover and also blocked access to open trunk lid. Clip replaced, paint touched up. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Oregon, United States Jul 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 201848000 miUS $90 | Expansion tank cap failure. Replaced cap. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201452000 miUS $2000 | Water pump pulley rattling, replaced pump | ||
| Sep 201759870 miUS $500 | Alternator Busted, New one installed | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201469000 miUS $55 | Coolant leak. Coolant reservoir vent replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201529140 miC $2700 | Right rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Aug 2010 - May 2014 | |||
| Sep 201083000 miUS $1700 | Remove and replace transmission to replace shift shaft bushings and seals. Was leaking transmission fluid. Seeping oil at intermediate shaft seal. IMS retrofit proactively done while replacing intermediate shaft cover seal. More information: http://www.lnengineering.com/ims.html. | ||
| Jun 201189000 miUS $700 | Front motor mount worn out resulting in clunking and vibration. | ||
| Sep 2012106000 miUS $2200 | Precat rattle. Required replacement of exhaust manifold since precat is built into it. No aftermarket available. | ||
| Sep 2013116000 miUS $500 | Slightly higher idle (@ ~1k). Infrequent puffs of blue smoke on cold startup. Check engine light. Replaced air/oil separator to correct problem. | ||
| Dec 2013117000 miUS $2100 | CEL thrown for catalytic converter failure. Replace catalytic converter. Part of exh manifold. 2 on car. Other one replaced 15 mo earlier. | ||
| Jan 2014111800 miUS $90 | Moisture under truck lid. Coolant Pressure Release Valve (located in trunk next to coolant filler, under plastic cover) was leaking. Significant white residue/crystals of dried coolant around valve. Replaced 2 o'rings. Replace hood and truck supports/shocks. Would not stay up in colder weather. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Feb 201349000 miUS $15000 | Rod bearings failed. Detected by oil sample analysis. Cams scored. IMS bearing in early failure mode (full of oil). RMS leaking slightly. Replaced rod bearings, IMS bearing, RMS, precautionary replacement of clutch, water pump, thermostat | ||
| Jun 201577000 miUS $196 | Front trunk would not open. Replace actuator Driver side window did not dip. CV boots failed/replaced. | ||
| Sep 201579000 miUS $750 | CV joint boots torn. Replaced. | ||
| Jun 201793900 miUS $500 | Water pump mounting point was leaking. I chose to replace pump. The 90k mile service was about $3000 including the water pump. | ||
| Sep 201795000 mi | Leaking water pump replaced. I elected to replace the pump as I consider it a regular replacement item after 50k miles. The car then developed overheating problems requiring a flatbed trip back to dealer. The dealer claims it was an air pocket. Where the 1.5 gallons of coolant I added went they won't say. I also burped the system after I added the coolant. The dispute with Leith Porsche continues. | ||
| Jun 2018103000 miUS $10000 | 02 sensors, plugs, AOS,AOL, IMS bearing replacement of 6 year old replacement, front engine mount, oil and filters. The clutch and flywheel were also failing and were replaced. | ||
| Sep 2021120000 miUS $100 | The Bose sound system was repaired by the new owner | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 201047000 miUS $800 | Water pump was slightly leaking, replaced as preventative measure. | ||
| May 201465000 miUS $1200 | Rear control arms replaced; they were rattling and worn out. | ||
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015105000 miUS $500 | Air oil separator replaced (original unit) | ||
| Apr 2016110200 miUS $1200 | Replaced LCAs. Signs of wear at the right front bushing. | ||
| Oct 2017115000 miUS $2300 | AT coolant valve Replaced axles | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Dec 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Apr 200844000 miUS $150 | Replaced two broken underbody panels. (DIY) Suspect they were broken during the last oil change of the prior owner. | ||
| Aug 200848000 miUS $350 | Remote entry failed on one keyfob. | ||
| Jan 200950000 miUS $300 | CD Player (Becker CDR23) failing intermittently; required repair. | ||
| Feb 201058800 mi | Headlamp switch failed (interior dash lights intermittent; headlights/taillights normal). Removed and cleaned the internal terminals, then reassembled. DIY. I posted details to renntech.org | ||
| Jul 201063000 mi | Emissions air-oil separator (AOS) failed, and had to be replaced. Passenger windshield wiper stopped working. Was repaired by tightening the nut holding the wiper arm to the wiper mechanism. | ||
| Feb 201169800 miUS $30 | Left cab top tension rope frayed severely and replaced just prior to complete failure. | ||
| Jun 201283000 miUS $300 | Replaced faulty remote keyfob. Using second broken fob as manual key. | ||
| Aug 201285000 miUS $8 | Engine ran less than smoothly at low throttle settings under some conditions. Cleaned throttle body & tightened several vacuum line connections. | ||
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201563700 miUS $800 | replaced a leaking seal | ||
| Jul 201680500 mi | Rubbing backing plate | ||
| Mar 201788000 mi | Replaced brake light switch | ||
| Jun 2018102000 miUS $400 | replaced front brake pads, also had engine oil change at same time and is included in price | ||
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Great Britain Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 202144000 mi | Front and rear links changed. They are known as coffin arms, the large lower links. They can't be re-bushed. | ||
| Jun 202248000 mi£800 | AC compressor failed | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Kentucky, United States May 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 202188000 miUS $200 | Replace Headlight switch. Headlights would not turn on. Only parking lights lit. High beams worked only if lever was held back. Common problem with Boxsters. Purchased parts from Pelican. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 201227000 miUS $1000 | Bad power steering pump | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 200932000 miUS $45 | Moisture in immobilizer control unit under seat, blew fuse, car died. Mechanical part of ignition tumbler failed, car hard to start, replaced ignition switch. | ||
| Nov 201143000 miUS $104 | Numerous false warning llghts, instruments and radio stopped working, car otherwise ran fine, Problem could not be replicated by shop after full OBD scan, problem disappeared entirely, car has run fine ever since. | ||
| Aug 201247300 miUS $37 | Microswitch that prevents car from being started with the clutch out/car in gear failed, needed replacement. Have ordered new switch, but for now simply took the two electrical connections to the microswitch off and jumped them with a two-inch wire. | ||
| Sep 201352000 miUS $300 | Transponder on spare (valet) key became inop, needed to purchase new key head and reprogram all three of the car's keys. | ||
| Apr 201455000 miUS $1500 | Fault in instrument cluster caused battery to go flat overnight--some instrument lights stayed on even though ignition was off and car was locked. Valet key (which I use as an emergency key, taped behind the front license plate) went dead. Would not activate ignition. | ||
| Sep 201458000 miUS $425 | CEL on, found dry-rotted gas-cap seal and also had to replace a shut valve seal, then passed evap. test. | ||
| Apr 201664700 miUS $44 | Left door-latch microswitch unit that controls up/down movement of window when door is opened or closed failed, Replaced unit. | ||
| Dec 201772000 miUS $600 | Technician found two cracked ignition coils and replaced them. Total cost for the shop visit was $1.500, but cost of coils and labor was approx $600 of that. The rest was routine fluid, filters and sparkplugs replacement. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States May 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jul 201027000 miUS $3800 | Fuel pump replacement. Fuel pump replacement, major maintenance, new rear tires | ||
| Feb 201136000 mi | Fuel pump was incorrectly installed when it was replaced fuel pump re-installed - when new pump was installed during last visit it was done incorrectly and came loose | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201034300 miUS $400 | failed motormount - known weakness. Replaced with improved unit. PITA job. estimate is parts plus 5 hours of my time | ||
| Jan 201237300 miUS $140 | replaced (self) air-oil-seperator. Done at my convenience as it was slowly degrading. | ||
| Feb 201350900 miUS $100 | Airbag system failure. May be intermittent. Shop would replace clock spring and/or airbag. What i did is take everything apart, inspect, clean contacts, treat with contact treatment (cramolin) and put back together. Voila. | ||
| Apr 201351300 miUS $100 | Airbag failure again (porsche code 41). This time it was seatbelt latch connections, took apart and cleaned, success not confirmed. Might be a 3rd try. | ||
| Jul 201353200 mi | Chased the wires and found that one connector was rotated 90 degrees. | ||
| Mar 201662000 mi | fuel venting and recapture system had an error that resulted in a CEL/MIL. Took apart fender liner, checked everything. blew through it - put back together, cleared code, so far so good. | ||
| Aug 201662000 miUS $1100 | Drive linkage (cables, ends) broke. Note this broke under heavy use and was mishandled. However, linkage showed significant wear so it would have eventually failed (maybe years later) | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Alberta, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201360240 miC $1000 | Changed motor carrier (mount) | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201348000 miUS $871 | Rebuilt BOSCH Alternator | ||
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