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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 127 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Porsche Boxster
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| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 201151000 miUS $300 | Third time for mass air sensor. Tired of fixing it. Now driving with the check engine light on. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Tennessee, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Mar 200965000 miUS $200 | O2 sensor throwing code, after replacement still throws code. | ||
| Oct 201070000 miUS $90 | Top mechanism broke. Replaced wires that raise and lower top and realigned top. O2 sensors failed. Replaced and turned off CEL with OBD software. | ||
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Feb 201276240 miC $2169 | plastic rear window cracked on convertible top; replaced entire top with upgraded after market kit | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $500 | inner right side cv joint and boot replaced. outer right side boot replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201089000 miUS $120 | Air Oil Seperater failed causing oil to enter intake manifold causing smoke out the tailpipe | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 200959000 miUS $500 | Vacuum leak due to cracked hoses. | ||
| Dec 200966000 miUS $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. Also replaced some roof mechanism parts. | ||
| Apr 201176000 miUS $500 | oil leak onto catalytic converter, due to decayed spark plug tube seals. Parts were replaced. | ||
| Sep 201179000 mi | Window regulator failure. | ||
| Sep 201284000 miUS $350 | Window regulator failed | ||
| Apr 201388200 miUS $400 | coolant reservoir replacement because tank cracked | ||
| Jan 201487300 miUS $400 | replaced motor mount. Also rear hood struts (wear item?). | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 201480000 miUS $2500 | Repair oil leak. Preventive replacement of IMS bearing and seal with PN ceramic. Transmission fluid leak. Replace CV boots. | ||
| Sep 201482000 miUS $80 | Replaced oxygen sensor - bank k 1 rear - with Bosch | ||
| Jul 201589000 miUS $600 | Replace engine mount, cracked rubber, front of engine. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Arizona, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Oct 201089000 miUS $1954 | Leaking water pump was replaced. tie rods damaged thermostat replaced due to concern it was not functioning properly. | ||
| Jan 201191000 miUS $290 | oil tube cracked and leaking. Tube replaced. | ||
| Mar 201191000 mi | Sold car in March. No mechanical problems, but rear window was starting to tear away from the canvas. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201396600 miUS $12000 | Cylinder heads, main bearing, clutch | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 201059000 miUS $8 | Ignition switch failed and left the car in the "On" position regardless of whether or not key was removed. Porsche wanted $1100. I purchased the part on Autohasz.com for 8$ and installed in roughly 45 minutes. | ||
| May 201162000 miUS $100 | A/C compressor failed- compressor was replaced and system was recharged Replaced Emergency brake shoes and springs in the back left wheel. Spring had broken which caused vibrations and noises. Because of this, the rear shoe was not held in properly and needed replaced. Not a major repair. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Nebraska, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201326000 miUS $11 | Ignition switch replacement | ||
| Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States Dec 2013 - May 2015 | |||
| Jul 201457300 miUS $75 | Convertible top would not actuate. Had to replace top latch micro switch. | ||
| Apr 201562200 miUS $450 | Right rear wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Indiana, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201833000 miUS $700 | CV Boots replaced | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Indiana, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202288000 miUS $1000 | Engine Mount Transmission Mounts | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Alberta, Canada Dec 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Mar 201558900 miC $1300 | Cooling was less effective than new. Water pump replaced, along with thermostat. | ||
| Jul 201558900 mi | Leak in cooling system....no trouble found....noticed on next trip with car | ||
| Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 201559300 miUS $1000 | Both CV boots on drivers rear axle were ripped- had the entire axle replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Aug 201385000 mi | had to clean MAF sensor, for codes 1128,1130 | ||
| Oct 201385000 mi | had to reset codes again | ||
| May 201485000 mi | would not pass inspection with P codes. put in a good tank of gas and problem cleared after a reset | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2014213500 miUS $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). | ||
| Jun 2017235000 mi | one cooked wheel bearing, others done at same time. Alignment required (track, specialty). Also replaced CV boots and grease at same time. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201048000 mi | Tech noted cracked CV boots, will be repaired prior to running car this spring | ||
| Apr 201148200 miUS $800 | Had the CV boots replaced, both axles | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Missouri, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013110000 miUS $1300 | rear struts | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Connecticut, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201324000 miUS $89 | Bad O2 sensor replaced | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Sep 200942000 miUS $48 | plastic end of ignition switch failed - cracked | ||
| Nov 200942900 mi | Rain water was soaking the driver's side carpet by leaking past the inner membrane of driver's side door. | ||
| Sep 201047000 mi | Check engine light; fault code was for faulty Mass Air Flow Sensor; sensor cleaned and replaced and codes cleared Inner and Outer CV Joint boots on both driver side and passenger sid were torn; All boots replaced and CV joints repacked. | ||
| Aug 201152300 miUS $600 | Vibration and noise from driver's side front wheel. Mechanic diagnosed bad wheel bearing. Repair was completed without issues. | ||
| May 201467000 miUS $500 | All 4 oxygen sensors were replaced due to check engine light on. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 200915000 miUS $350 | Replacement of seals that keep oil out of fuel mixture. | ||
| Jul 201018000 mi | Rear view mirror came loose & needed to be reattached. Repair shop cracked front window while attempting to re attach rear view mirror. | ||
| Jun 201428000 miUS $500 | Convertible top stopped working. Recharge of battery corrected the problem. Preventative belt replacement. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in France May 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 200960760 mi | Unusual exhaust noise when idle or low rev Problem came from heat shield around catalytic converter tube. Removed heat shield. | ||
| Aug 200962000 mi€420 | Replaced 3 CV joint boots which were damaged | ||
| May 201169440 mi€1000 | AC not working due to refrigerant leakage in condensers | ||
| Aug 201274180 mi€2800 | Oil leak at RMS (Rear Main Seal). Requires removal of transmission & flywheel to be changed. Replaced clutch at the same time. | ||
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 201371000 miUS $1200 | Air/Oil separator | ||
| Apr 201475200 mi | Fuel vapor vent malfunction; did NOT repair; reset "check engine" light | ||
| Apr 201583200 miUS $672 | Engine noise due to bad idler pulleys and tensioner. All pulleys and belt were replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Georgia, United States Apr 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 202171000 miUS $1200 | Water pump, heat control valve. | ||
| Jul 202275000 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
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Apr 200930000 miUS $1000 | Crack in the coolant reservoir, losing coolant. | ||
| Jun 200930000 miUS $100 | Ignition key switch went out | ||
| Sep 200935000 miUS $750 | Alternator had to be replaced. | ||
| May 201143000 miUS $650 | air-water separator | ||
| Sep 201145000 miUS $2000 | Rear Main Seal | ||
| Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201271000 miUS $1000 | passenger airbag sensor needed replacing. harness and airbag need replacing. | ||
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 201034000 miUS $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. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Spain Mar 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 200965720 mi€400 | Water pump replaced radiator overfill tank, hoses replaced. | ||
| Sep 200968820 mi€800 | Rear suspension was bad. Replaced with better then OEM parts. | ||
| Aug 201171300 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. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201094000 miUS $125 | Horn would sound for no apparent reason. Replaced airbag retaining frame, fuse, and horn. | ||
| Oct 201098000 miUS $475 | Bad horns Leaking spark plug tubes | ||
| May 2011103000 miUS $1250 | water pump failed | ||
| Feb 2012117000 miUS $2750 | Replaced struts and shocks front and back | ||
| Sep 2012124000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 2013132800 miUS $800 | Mass air flow sensor failed - replaced. Cracked oil filler tube - repaired. | ||
| Apr 2014144500 miUS $1917 | Replace lower front control arms Check engine light Bad rear wheel bearing | ||
| May 2015154000 miUS $1500 | Replace ignition switch module. Turn signal would not shut off. Replaced turn signal module. Replace front lower control arms | ||
| Jun 2018178000 miUS $1500 | Replaced worn convertible top | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201071000 miUS $500 | Cracked coolant over-flow tank was diagnosed and replaced. owner bought part at dealer, $326. installed by independent shop $150 | ||
| Oct 201075000 miUS $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 | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Connecticut, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201047000 miUS $300 | Coolant reservoir. | ||
| Aug 201047000 miUS $300 | CEL codes. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201451000 miUS $500 | replaced headlight switch | ||
| Jun 201551000 miUS $3600 | replaced the clutch and replaced the bearing between the engine and transmission which showed wear | ||
| Oct 201755000 miUS $3500 | replace oxygen sensor and oil separator | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2015112800 miUS $850 | Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. | ||
| Mar 2018158414 mi | Convertible top would not lower. At the same time windows were in the partially lowered position required to activate motor. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 201189000 miUS $1000 | Air Oil Separator (AOS)failed, AOS replaced.Spark plugs fouled, replaced. | ||
| Sep 201189000 miUS $1600 | front control arm replaced. started making very loud screech every 3rd start. starter replaced. thermostat stuck, engine overheated. | ||
| Oct 201189000 miUS $800 | losing coolant, water pump removal revealed impeller fins worn off. | ||
| Dec 201191000 miUS $200 | Could not open right side (passenger) door. Neither outside nor inside door handle would open door. Replaced electric lock mechanism also had to replace connector cable for inside door handle and plastic connector clip for outside handle. | ||
| Apr 201292200 miUS $200 | Remove & repair drivers side lock cylinder. remove and replace electric lock assembly, drivers side. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jun 201034000 miUS $50 | Window came off track | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201869000 miUS $745 | Cracked exhaust manifold | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States Sep 2007 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Oct 2007155440 miUS $90 | cam sensor bank 1 replaced; reset CEL. | ||
| Nov 2007156040 miUS $20 | coolant overflow bottle cap [update to current style] | ||
| Mar 2018172000 miUS $50 | Air Oil Separator AOS replacement; common failure , with exhaust smoking slightly on initial start-up .... also air filter replaced. New top installed... Rear window yellowed and cracking due to age (170000 miles & 18 years) | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 201474200 miUS $350 | Replaced left turn signal module | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Missouri, United States May 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Aug 200956000 miUS $270 | Mass Air Flow sensor- Problem diagnosed by dealer at no charge. Repaired by owner, approx. repair cost $270. | ||
| Nov 200959000 miUS $580 | Replaced cracked coolant tank. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States Feb 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Sep 201145000 mi | Rear view mirror fell off. Dealer reattached mirror at no cost. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jun 201154000 miUS $200 | replace ignition switch | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| May 201054600 miUS $1500 | Water pump blew at track. | ||
| Jul 201055200 miUS $1000 | Power top motor went out. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 200953000 miUS $400 | passenger side window regulator replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201069000 mi | Air Oil Separator Failure | ||
| Apr 201069000 miUS $700 | Water pump replacement | ||
| Jun 201071000 miUS $540 | Failed inner universal joint | ||
| Nov 201074400 mi | Waterpump replaced earlier this year was leaking. Shop replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201182000 miUS $1200 | Leaking coolant reservoir was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201183000 miUS $770 | Convertible top stopped operating. Replaced cable and top transmission. | ||
| Jan 201277500 miUS $50 | Windshield washer failed to operate dure to kink in pump tube , required new grommet in firewall. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Delaware, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201167000 mi | pulleys tensioners and belt | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 200989000 miUS $1100 | water pump was making noise, bearing/pump replaced | ||
| Sep 201199000 miUS $1200 | front ball joint worn. Bal joint repaired and front end aligned. Tires worn so they were replaced also. | ||
| Apr 2013110300 miUS $650 | ignition swirch/unit failed and replaced | ||
| Dec 2013114000 miUS $1200 | radiator cracked, replaced by dealer | ||
| May 2014117000 miUS $960 | MAF failure identfied by CEL and new air filter installed | ||
| Jun 2014118000 miUS $650 | passenger side window not moving. motor/regulator replaced | ||
| Dec 2014125000 miUS $700 | Drive side window would not drop when opening door | ||
| Feb 2015126000 miUS $125 | CEL: code P0430. Dealer says new catalytic converter needed | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States Dec 2009 - May 2014 | |||
| May 201069100 miUS $120 | Replaced Engine mount DIY | ||
| Nov 201073000 miUS $300 | AOS failed: 200$ Power steering hose broke | ||
| Dec 201073000 miUS $600 | Changed wheel bearing | ||
| Aug 201177300 miUS $200 | Replace Oil Filler tube | ||
| Feb 201280100 miUS $300 | Oil filler tube broke. After repair still leaks. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| May 201073000 miUS $2000 | engine warning light | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 2012113000 miUS $280 | CEL with P1128 and P1130. Replaced AOS (Air Oil Separator) to resolve. | ||
| Oct 2014133000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 2021140000 miUS $1200 | Front bumper removed and both front radiators cleaned. Rt Front radiator had blown fuze too. No more overheating observed after repair | ||
2000 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010102000 miUS $700 | Battery terminal came loose, fried the alternator, had to replace the alternator, | ||
2000 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Apr 200996000 miUS $789 | upper control arm | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Hong Kong, China Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201042160 mi$4000 | Regular service discovered MAF faulty and needed replacing. Replaced front/rear trunk gas struts. Replaced front spring struts. Replaced oil filler neck. | ||
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