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2001 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (56%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 301 repairs.
2001 Porsche Boxster electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Porsche Boxster
Engine not specified
| 67000 mi US $216 |
alternator went bad. replaced and all is well. |
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 27523 mi US $679 |
Replaced Airbag Control Unit and clockspring, replaced contact unit for horn and airbag. Replaced Airbag Control Unit and clockspring, replaced contact unit for horn and airbag. |
| 38000 mi US $25 |
Replaced both horns, one horn had failed so it would not pass inspection |
| 105000 mi US $627 |
Driver side window regulator broke. |
| 76000 mi US $120 |
Replaced ignition switch Replaced headlight switch |
| 43400 mi | Dealer Replaced stereo head unit under warranty. LED Display screen failed |
| 71920 mi C $800 |
Electric mirrors stopped working - short circuit in system. Had broken wire in back up light circuit which took 6 hours to locate. |
| 61950 mi US $25 |
seat heater switches had come loose and dropped into the center console. R&R the console, reattached the switches to their mounting clips. |
| 64200 mi US $190 |
Low battery causing alarm system issues |
| 69000 mi US $750 |
Electric window sensor - intermittently worked |
| 69000 mi US $300 |
Charging issues |
| 68300 mi US $220 |
Light switch would not turn on the low beams. Switch replaced. Part cost $150. |
| 92800 mi US $250 |
Remote lock on the the key doesn't work. Mechanic says key seems to be functioning fine per his tester. The computer was throwing a code for the receiver in the car. Replaced the receiver and it still doesn't work. |
| 93000 mi US $400 |
Replaced key and key remote and had a second remote/key cut. |
| 36000 mi US $110 |
Light switch failed showing flash of headlights, followed by inoperable headlights. Light switch replaced. |
| 49000 mi US $460 |
I replaced the original alternator, a remanufactured alternator, on a previous repair and the replacement unit also failed. I had to purchase another (more expensive Bosch Reman alternator) as the initial remanuf. vendor had none it their system. |
| 48000 mi US $300 |
Replaced passenger side window regulator due to window not dropping upon opening, and grinding noise when rolling window up and down. |
| 31620 mi C $195 |
defective micro switch in door lock mechanism causing fault with window up/down |
| 74000 mi US $160 |
The alternator went bad and had to be replaced. |
| 84300 mi US $500 |
Drivers side door power window regulator. |
| 68000 mi US $200 |
Passenger side window auto up down for top seating quit. Required replacement of regulator. |
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 130200 mi C $524 |
tail lights |
| 148220 mi C $959 |
statrter |
| 171740 mi C $360 |
new battery |
| 178560 mi C $600 |
front truck wouldn't open new front truck switch. new key fob and reprogrammed. |
| 42000 mi US $200 |
Alternator died. Replaced with rebuilt. |
| 152800 mi US $120 |
battery weak after 46 months - 58000 miles |
| 179000 mi US $71 |
Ac was making noise. Like a pump low on fluid. |
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 83000 mi US $236 |
alternator |
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 45260 mi C $100 |
No rear lights on at all except one brake light. |
| 119700 mi US $1450 |
2 relays for A/C |
| 123200 mi US $3000 |
Replaced left headlamp bulb. |
| 39060 mi | drivers seatbelt buckle/airbag sensor failed. replaced buckle under warranty |
| 52000 mi US $86 |
Passenger headlamp burned out. Replaced all lamps. Passenger low beam headlight burned out. Replaced all bulbs (high and low beam, both sides). |
| 113000 mi US $150 |
Key fob went bad. Bought new fob at $125, program for $85. Dealer wanted $170 to program and $180 for fob. Bought on-line, independant repair shop programmed for me. Saved approx $140. |
| 115000 mi US $1050 |
40 miles later the Alternator went out. $950 + $1050. Oh well! |
| 125000 mi | Window motor repaired. In addition,the following items were done 1)car was painted, 2) new spoiler,3) speed humps, 4) rims painted black, 5) interior leather and dash dyed/painted to two-tone black and blue,6)two racing stripes, 7)etc. |
| 129000 mi US $600 |
AC condenser fan not working. Running hot when AC was on. |
| 59700 mi US $130 |
Pass side window regulator. |
| 52000 mi | Valve replaced in 2008. Replaced again in 2009. |
| 57040 mi C $160 |
New battery installed. |
| 62000 mi US $120 |
Routine battery replacement ended up showing corrosion in compartment and wires. |
| 66000 mi US $800 |
Seat belt light. Replaced buckles. |
2001 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 135000 mi US $1100 |
Alternator dead |
| 47300 mi | Replaced a weak battery |
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