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1999 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 103 repairs.
1999 Porsche Boxster electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Porsche Boxster
Engine not specified
| 61200 mi US $5900 |
horn |
1999 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 108000 mi US $6 |
Horn honks when hitting a bump. Repaired with rubber O rings. |
| 43000 mi US $45 |
Airbag light on dashboard came on AGAIN! Seat belt latch was replaced last spring. On this trip the seat was removed and contacts cleaned - sensor light reset. After two weeks the light came back on. |
| 48000 mi US $150 |
Airbag light was on AGAIN!! Buckles had been replaced previously on both seats to address the known electrical contact problems. On this trip we finally installed a new wiring harness and the issue is resolved for now. |
| 67000 mi US $33 |
Fuel door lock actuator inop. Removed/replaced actuator. |
| 86000 mi US $46 |
horns burned out due to horn pad bushings wearing out allowing horn to engage contacts continuously - known problem with older 4 spoke Porsche steering wheels. dates back several models. shame on Porsche for continuing to sell poor designs |
| 89000 mi US $120 |
Airbag light on. Stupid design of seatbelt with a resistor that will get dirty and / or fail. |
| 98500 mi | Airbag light, reset it with Durametric software. |
| 101300 mi US $780 |
turn signal switch broke. had to replace the whole unit. replaced with a used one featuring the trip computer and had the wiring for that installed. the horn bump stop/switch had to be replaced. also had a four wheel alignment done. |
| 99000 mi US $60 |
Electrical connector passenger headlight snaps into came loose. Repair shop adjusted and replaced bulb, although the old bulb illuminated when directly attached to a 12v battery. |
| 96720 mi C $80 |
Both Halogens went out on low beam. 2 $15 light bulbs and a half hour to install. |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
Passenger window regulator broken. Second time repaired in 10 years. |
| 88000 mi US $400 |
Airbag sensor light on, likely failed sensor in seat-belt(s). Not fixed at this time. Failed emergency brake sensor. Sensor must work and brake light illuminate for convertible top to work. Replaced brake light sensor. |
| 88300 mi US $275 |
Failed voltage regulator. Part ordered from Pelican and installed by local indy shop. |
| 53000 mi US $500 |
The window regulator which had been failing for the last several months of use finally failed completely. The passenger window would no longer lower. Thus I couldn't use my convertible top either. |
| 59000 mi US $35 |
The clutch starter switch was causing intermittent starting problems. Replaced switch located under steering column - 5 minutes job - solved the problem |
| 60000 mi US $168 |
passenger side rear view mirror not moving in or out remotely. |
| 62200 mi US $439 |
Air bag light on ...required to change driver side seat belt |
1999 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 77000 mi US $330 |
Fuel gauge was not registering full even after topping off tank. Shop was supposed to fix it but was unsuccessful. Ordered sending unit. Fuel sending unit replaced but fuel gauge still does not register full after topping off although it is closer than before sending unit replaced. Shop claims the next thing to do is remove instrument cluster to see if gauge is working correctly. |
| 85500 mi US $12 |
Replaced driver's side headlight bulb. |
| 47000 mi US $960 |
passenger side window regulator failed. Window stuck in the open position. Dealer replaced ragulator and window motor. |
| 48500 mi US $382 |
passenger window inoperative, intermittently. Dealer found a loose connection to the window motor. Lots of labor cost to find a simple problem. |
| 50200 mi US $50 |
horn blows by itself. Horn bushings behind airbag mount were worn or had collapsed. Added silicone gel to renew the rubber bushings. |
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