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2000 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (58%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 156 repairs.
2000 Porsche Boxster engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 82 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Porsche Boxster
Engine not specified
| 65000 mi US $200 |
O2 sensor throwing code, after replacement still throws code. |
| 70000 mi US $90 |
O2 sensors failed. Replaced and turned off CEL with OBD software. |
| 51000 mi US $300 |
Third time for mass air sensor. Tired of fixing it. Now driving with the check engine light on. |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 85000 mi | had to clean MAF sensor, for codes 1128,1130 |
| 85000 mi | had to reset codes again |
| 85000 mi | would not pass inspection with P codes. put in a good tank of gas and problem cleared after a reset |
| 213500 mi US $1200 |
significant oil consumption and leakage. A number of contributing problems were found, including damaged bellows, breather hoses, spark-plug tubes (unique to this motor). |
| 80000 mi US $2500 |
Repair oil leak. Preventive replacement of IMS bearing and seal with PN ceramic. |
| 82000 mi US $80 |
Replaced oxygen sensor - bank k 1 rear - with Bosch |
| 89000 mi US $600 |
Replace engine mount, cracked rubber, front of engine. |
| 26000 mi US $11 |
Ignition switch replacement |
| 89000 mi US $1954 |
Leaking water pump was replaced. thermostat replaced due to concern it was not functioning properly. |
| 91000 mi US $290 |
oil tube cracked and leaking. Tube replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $120 |
Air Oil Seperater failed causing oil to enter intake manifold causing smoke out the tailpipe |
| 96600 mi US $12000 |
Cylinder heads, main bearing, clutch |
| 58900 mi C $1300 |
Cooling was less effective than new. Water pump replaced, along with thermostat. |
| 58900 mi | Leak in cooling system....no trouble found....noticed on next trip with car |
| 59000 mi US $500 |
Vacuum leak due to cracked hoses. |
| 66000 mi US $400 |
Water pump replaced. Independent Porsche mechanic replaced for only parts cost because he had replaced water pump 18 months ago and it should not have failed, so he ate the labor. |
| 76000 mi US $500 |
oil leak onto catalytic converter, due to decayed spark plug tube seals. Parts were replaced. |
| 88200 mi US $400 |
coolant reservoir replacement because tank cracked |
| 87300 mi US $400 |
replaced motor mount. |
| 15000 mi US $350 |
Replacement of seals that keep oil out of fuel mixture. |
| 60760 mi | Unusual exhaust noise when idle or low rev Problem came from heat shield around catalytic converter tube. Removed heat shield. |
| 74180 mi €2800 |
Oil leak at RMS (Rear Main Seal). Requires removal of transmission & flywheel to be changed. Replaced clutch at the same time. |
| 88000 mi US $1000 |
Engine Mount Transmission Mounts |
| 24000 mi US $89 |
Bad O2 sensor replaced |
| 42000 mi US $48 |
plastic end of ignition switch failed - cracked |
| 47000 mi | Check engine light; fault code was for faulty Mass Air Flow Sensor; sensor cleaned and replaced and codes cleared |
| 67000 mi US $500 |
All 4 oxygen sensors were replaced due to check engine light on. |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 71000 mi US $1200 |
Air/Oil separator |
| 75200 mi | Fuel vapor vent malfunction; did NOT repair; reset "check engine" light |
| 83200 mi US $672 |
Engine noise due to bad idler pulleys and tensioner. All pulleys and belt were replaced. |
| 71000 mi US $1200 |
Water pump, heat control valve. |
| 75000 mi | lower hose blow out, towed to shop.getting new hoses and coolant. |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi US $1000 |
Crack in the coolant reservoir, losing coolant. |
| 30000 mi US $100 |
Ignition key switch went out |
| 43000 mi US $650 |
air-water separator |
| 45000 mi US $2000 |
Rear Main Seal |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 113000 mi US $280 |
CEL with P1128 and P1130. Replaced AOS (Air Oil Separator) to resolve. |
| 135000 mi US $50 |
Coolant leak from from the front of the engine as noted from the puddle of antifreeze under the car. This has yet to be repaired, and it's sitting in my garage waiting for me to find some spare time. |
| 140000 mi US $1200 |
Front bumper removed and both front radiators cleaned. Rt Front radiator had blown fuze too. No more overheating observed after repair |
| 69000 mi US $745 |
Cracked exhaust manifold |
| 67000 mi | pulleys tensioners and belt |
| 155440 mi US $90 |
cam sensor bank 1 replaced; reset CEL. |
| 156040 mi US $20 |
coolant overflow bottle cap [update to current style] |
| 172000 mi US $50 |
Air Oil Separator AOS replacement; common failure , with exhaust smoking slightly on initial start-up .... also air filter replaced. |
| 51000 mi US $3600 |
replaced the clutch and replaced the bearing between the engine and transmission which showed wear |
| 55000 mi US $3500 |
replace oxygen sensor and oil separator |
| 76300 mi US $2000 |
engine warning light |
| 56000 mi US $270 |
Mass Air Flow sensor- Problem diagnosed by dealer at no charge. Repaired by owner, approx. repair cost $270. |
| 59000 mi US $580 |
Replaced cracked coolant tank. |
| 34000 mi US $2400 |
Coolant bottle failed, dumped more than 50% of coolant in rear trunk and on garage floor. Did NOT happen while in motion. No engine damage. Vehicle was returned to me with a big dent in the door also. Fixed by dealer at no charge. |
| 47000 mi US $300 |
Coolant reservoir. |
| 47000 mi US $300 |
CEL codes. |
| 98000 mi US $475 |
Leaking spark plug tubes |
| 103000 mi US $1250 |
water pump failed |
| 124000 mi US $1800 |
Air oil separator failed - needed to be replaced. Fouled spark plugs also need to be replaced, not yet done. Found all four O2 sensors had also failed. |
| 132800 mi US $800 |
Mass air flow sensor failed - replaced. Cracked oil filler tube - repaired. |
| 144500 mi US $1917 |
Check engine light |
| 154000 mi US $1500 |
Replace ignition switch module. |
| 65720 mi €400 |
Water pump replaced radiator overfill tank, hoses replaced. |
| 71300 mi | Check engine light appeared after exhaust backfired and lost power and compression in 2nd gear. Filled gas tank full with premium gas of 98 octane. Car ran good again but check engine light still on. Mechanic cleaned sensor for free. |
| 54000 mi US $200 |
replace ignition switch |
| 89000 mi US $1000 |
Air Oil Separator (AOS)failed, AOS replaced.Spark plugs fouled, replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $1600 |
thermostat stuck, engine overheated. |
| 89000 mi US $800 |
losing coolant, water pump removal revealed impeller fins worn off. |
| 71000 mi US $500 |
Cracked coolant over-flow tank was diagnosed and replaced. owner bought part at dealer, $326. installed by independent shop $150 |
| 75000 mi US $59 |
Air-Oil Separator was the cause of the previous 'squeal'. AOS failure a common problem with this car, this age and mileage. repaired by owner |
| 54600 mi US $1500 |
Water pump blew at track. |
| 69000 mi | Air Oil Separator Failure |
| 69000 mi US $700 |
Water pump replacement |
| 74400 mi | Waterpump replaced earlier this year was leaking. Shop replaced under warranty. |
| 82000 mi US $1200 |
Leaking coolant reservoir was replaced. |
| 69100 mi US $120 |
Replaced Engine mount DIY |
| 73000 mi US $300 |
AOS failed: 200$ |
| 77300 mi US $200 |
Replace Oil Filler tube |
| 80100 mi US $300 |
Oil filler tube broke. After repair still leaks. |
| 89000 mi US $1100 |
water pump was making noise, bearing/pump replaced |
| 110300 mi US $650 |
ignition swirch/unit failed and replaced |
| 114000 mi US $1200 |
radiator cracked, replaced by dealer |
| 117000 mi US $960 |
MAF failure identfied by CEL and new air filter installed |
| 126000 mi US $125 |
CEL: code P0430. Dealer says new catalytic converter needed |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 42160 mi $4000 |
Regular service discovered MAF faulty and needed replacing. Replaced oil filler neck. |
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