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Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 201067000 miUS $216 | alternator went bad. replaced and all is well. |
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States May 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jun 201390000 miUS $1340 | CV boots were old and torn, some pretty badly. I went ahead and had the axles swapped out. | ||
Aug 201392800 miUS $300 | 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. There was a broken aluminum support in the rear frame area of the car. I bought a used replacement part and had the mechanic install it. | ||
Sep 201393000 miUS $400 | Replaced key and key remote and had a second remote/key cut. | ||
Nov 201395000 miUS $125 | Replaced forward O2 sensor on the passenger side. My mechanic had found a fault when he scanned the codes stored in the car diagnostic computer. | ||
Oct 2014103300 miUS $800 | The air/oil separator failed. This is a pretty common failure. The part isn't that expensive but the labor is fairly extensive. | ||
Apr 2015108700 miUS $980 | An air pump that provides clean air into the exhaust stream to reduce emissions was malfunctioning and was replaced. | ||
Nov 2015116000 mi | The air/oil separator failed. It's a weak area on these cars. This part had been repaired before less than a year ago so the shop replaced it under warranty for no charge. While this part tested bad, it didn't solve my surging idle issue. Transmission mount was worn and causing excess movement in the drive train. I had noticed the issue before but the mechanic noticed it this time and diagnosed the problem as a transmission mount and replace the bad part. | ||
Dec 2015117000 mi | Idle surge-tried new MAFS (2nd one) didn't fix issue. Other problems fixed and electrical/vacuum checked, still surges. Mechanic getting diagnostic equipment upgraded, maybe with the live engineering support they can figure out the issue. | ||
Feb 2016118000 mi | Idle surge FIXED! Mechanic's diagnostic equipment software update allowing him to work w/Porsche engineering to diagnose the problem. Problem-car's ECU needed software update for new mass air flow sensor design installed earlier. No charge. |
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
Feb 201076000 miUS $120 | Replaced right rear wheel bearing Replaced ignition switch Replaced headlight switch | ||
Sep 201191000 miUS $100 | Air/Oil separator blew. Replaced. | ||
Feb 201295300 miUS $1000 | Worn ball joint on both front lower control arms. | ||
Sep 2012103000 miUS $2600 | Hydraulic unit (abs/psm control) developed fluid leak Headlight mounting bracket broke | ||
Apr 2013103000 miUS $250 | Self-installed hydraulic unit. Went to dealer to have it activated by Porsche PIWIS system. Charged $250, probably took them five minutes. |
Porsche Boxster in Georgia, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201055400 miUS $15000 | Upgraded engine to new high performance internals as well as upgraded IMS shaft, additional oil pickup, upgraded oil filter mounting. Oil seeping through porous aluminum block casting, possibly because of damage during mod process. Replaced block. Cracked block, leaking oil through porous aluminum casting. Replaced block, and at the same time upgraded engine to new high performance internals as well as upgraded IMS shaft, addditional oil pickup, upgraded oik filter mounting. | ||
Dec 201166000 miUS $500 | Check engine light. bad oxygen sensor on bank two, rear, but replaced both rears sensors | ||
Mar 201269000 miUS $1200 | Tie rod and bushings worn out. Replaced with M030 ROW suspension modification rather than stock parts. | ||
Aug 201379000 miUS $400 | bad motor mount cv joint boot | ||
Oct 201480300 miUS $2200 | Flywheel replaced. Did clutch ahead of time as there was some wear | ||
May 201685000 miUS $400 | Ignition switch repair. Plastic part on rear of switch replaced. Common problem with m96 cars | ||
Oct 201786000 miUS $1000 | Mass air flow sensor, coil packs | ||
Jun 202291000 miUS $1100 | Immobiliser not functioning replaced and reprogrammed |
Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
Nov 201127523 miUS $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. | ||
Mar 201535000 miUS $495 | Replaced CV joint boots, CV joint was fine | ||
May 201536000 miUS $250 | Oxygen Sensor , pre-CAT , passenger side | ||
Apr 201638000 miUS $25 | Replaced both horns, one horn had failed so it would not pass inspection |
Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada May 2004 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 200440920 mi | Replaced RMS - leaking warranty | ||
Apr 200543400 mi | Dealer Replaced stereo head unit under warranty. LED Display screen failed | ||
Jul 200543400 mi | Dealer Replaced RMS again - warranty | ||
May 201167580 miC $500 | CEL came on. O2 sensor replaced. | ||
Jul 201269440 miC $3600 | Steering rack had a bad bearing and leaked. Replaced rack with Porsche refurb New MAF and air regulator plus intake manifold gasket | ||
May 201471920 miC $800 | Electric mirrors stopped working - short circuit in system. Had broken wire in back up light circuit which took 6 hours to locate. | ||
May 201573160 miC $2000 | Replaced clutch and pressure plate. There was a noticeable rattling noise. Second clutch...first one was done by Porsche dealer at 56,000 km. Replaced IMS bearing while the clutch was being repaired. | ||
Oct 201979360 miC $3000 | Check engine light came on. Required a smoke test to identify an exhaust leak. Required new exhaust manifold gaskets. Also had to weld a crack in one of the exhaust headers. Broken stud added to the problem. Mostly labor cost, parts not so bad. Car is much quieter too. Car was jumping all over the road. Very unstable. Required all wheel alignment. Fixed it nicely. |
Porsche Boxster in Illinois, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jan 2014US $500 | wheel bearing |
Porsche Boxster in Maryland, United States May 2011 - May 2011 | |||
May 2011 | Blown head gasket led to overheating of motor, 3 months after $1200 major service. |
Porsche Boxster in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
Sep 201468000 miUS $200 | Passenger side window auto up down for top seating quit. Required replacement of regulator. |
Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Dec 201469000 miUS $100 | CEL light on, Code 1128, issues with exhaust side measurement. Replaced pre cat O2 sensor. CEL / code still happening. Will fix it when I can get to buying the parts. | ||
May 201571000 miUS $750 | Replace split shaft boots |
Porsche Boxster in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201399300 miUS $535 | AOS Air Oil Separator needed replacement Code reappeared 50 miles later, MAF - Mass Air Flow sensor | ||
Sep 2013105000 miUS $627 | Driver side window regulator broke. | ||
Apr 2014107200 miUS $644 | Replaced left rear wheel bearing. | ||
Jul 2015115300 miUS $517 | Thermostat failed and engine overheated. Dealer replaced thermostat, radiator cap and re-filled coolant system. | ||
Jun 2016122000 miUS $306 | Replaced both catalytic converters Replaced O2 sensor. | ||
May 2018134000 mi | Oil pan drain plug replaced. | ||
Aug 2018135000 miUS $28 | Replaced low-beam bulb | ||
Aug 2019142000 miUS $21 | Re-glued driver's side mirror to backing | ||
Jun 2020146000 miUS $1247 | Replaced air pump control valve and oil pressure sensor | ||
Sep 2020147000 mi | Replaced heater core | ||
Jun 2021148000 miUS $2151 | Vacuum lines, seals and hoses replaced | ||
Jul 2021148000 miUS $1387 | Replaced radiator fan, fuse and resistor | ||
Aug 2021148000 miUS $485 | Steering lock switch needed replacement |
Porsche Boxster in Oregon, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Oct 201185000 miUS $400 | Water pump failure Inner and outer CV boots torn. |
Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 2012US $200 | Replaced oil cooler due to oil in coolant. Simple job to do with minimum skills. Cause of leak was bad seals. Oil cooler failures are not uncommon on Boxster. The S model cooler will directly replace a base model cooler. | ||
May 2012101200 miUS $118 | Engine overheating in stop and go traffic. Replaced thermostat with LN Engineering 160 deg F unit. Flushed and filled cooling system. Problem solved. |
Porsche Boxster in Arizona, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201160000 miUS $250 | vehicle was inspected prior to a cross country drive - replaced hoses that were starting to fail, fluids, fixed some small leaks, etc. | ||
Jun 201161000 miUS $3007 | Clutch adjustment; shift linkage repair and adjustment; clutch inspected and flywheel replaced. | ||
Aug 201161200 miUS $1500 | Rear window detached ... leaked into interior. Top completely replaced eith new glass window | ||
Oct 201161950 miUS $25 | seat heater switches had come loose and dropped into the center console. R&R the console, reattached the switches to their mounting clips. replaced worn tonneau cover - reinstalled two retaining zutz fasteners on the dashboard - removed and reinstalled existing fasteners on the auto body (4)with fresh sealant - intalled new cover on auto ($100 purchased on ebay) seat heater switches had come loose and dropped into the center console. R&R the console, reattached the switches to their mounting clips. | ||
Nov 201264200 miUS $190 | Low battery causing alarm system issues | ||
Jan 201869000 miUS $750 | Electric window sensor - intermittently worked | ||
Mar 201869000 miUS $300 | Charging issues | ||
Jun 202272000 miUS $3000 | Replace water pump and hoses; system flush Replace washer fluid reservoir |
Porsche Boxster in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
May 2011100000 miUS $800 | Rear wheel bearings bad and replaced rear brakes as well | ||
Jun 2011101000 miUS $250 | o2 sensor pre cat | ||
May 2013110000 miUS $2600 | along with some o2 sensors leaking oil pressure sending unit |
Porsche Boxster in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
Nov 2011105000 miUS $890 | Synchro 2nd gear New rear window Water pump failure | ||
Mar 2013108000 miUS $271 | rework of transmission over rebuild. while in transmission replaced a bearing, that was marginal. | ||
Apr 2013108000 miUS $380 | Air/Oil Seperator filure |
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201236000 miUS $110 | Light switch failed showing flash of headlights, followed by inoperable headlights. Light switch replaced. | ||
Mar 201439000 miUS $180 | Emissions bank 1-3 pre cat 02 sensor |
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
Oct 201060000 miUS $550 | Oil separator failed and was replaced | ||
Mar 201167000 miUS $1100 | Broken shift linkage. Gears could not be changed, so linkage was replaced | ||
Jan 201269000 miUS $640 | Replace rear wheel bearing on drivers side Bad oxygen sensor | ||
May 201371000 miUS $100 | Repaired leak in Windshield washer system | ||
Jun 201371000 miUS $1000 | Water pump bearing failed | ||
Oct 201371200 miUS $1200 | needed new catalytic converter |
Porsche Boxster in Alabama, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
Nov 201268300 miUS $220 | Light switch would not turn on the low beams. Switch replaced. Part cost $150. |
Porsche Boxster in South Australia, Australia Sep 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
Sep 2014104780 miA $1200 | Replace water pump and serpentine belt $960.00. Service at same time. $$240.00. |
Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Dec 201051000 miUS $300 | Replaced Coolant reservoir |
Porsche Boxster in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 2015122000 miUS $760 | Overflow tank was leaking coolant. Drops were coming down in front of the engine on the passenger side. Two shops diagnosed as the water pump, but it wasn't. No coolant in the trunk as is common for leaking resevoir. |
Porsche Boxster in Arizona, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 201642000 miUS $200 | Cracked rear CV joints. Removed rear axles from vehicle, replaced and repacked inner CV joints, re-booted outer CV joints | ||
Jul 201746000 miUS $1100 | Replaced rear wheel bearings due to rear driver side wheel bearing being dead | ||
Mar 201848000 miUS $300 | Replaced passenger side window regulator due to window not dropping upon opening, and grinding noise when rolling window up and down. |
Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 201543000 miUS $12050 | cracked head |
Porsche Boxster in Georgia, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
Oct 201573200 miUS $600 | A camshaft position sensor had to be replaced. The exhaust bypass valve for warming the catalytic converter right after starting up had to be replaced. | ||
Feb 201674000 miUS $160 | The alternator went bad and had to be replaced. |
Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
Aug 200947000 miUS $155 | Replaced failed motor mount. | ||
Sep 200949000 miUS $90 | 7Replaced blown Air Oil Separator (AOS) | ||
Oct 200949000 miUS $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. | ||
Jan 2010US $2700 | Rear main seal all wheel bearings flywheel, clutch, half shaft boots |
Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Oct 200957000 miUS $720 | replaced LR wheel bearing |
Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
Mar 201070000 miUS $730 | Water Pump failed. Replaced Water pump, serpentine belt and new antifreeze | ||
Dec 201078000 miUS $1800 | Check engine light and rough running idle; MAF cleaning and catalytic converter replacement | ||
Oct 201184300 miUS $500 | Drivers side door power window regulator. | ||
May 201289500 miUS $300 | Replace Oxygen Sensor before Catalytic converter |
Porsche Boxster in Missouri, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Apr 201289000 miUS $1500 | Had to replace manual transmission, due to bad second gear | ||
May 201292000 miUS $200 | big puff of white smoke on start up, common problem, I've done this twice with this car. | ||
Oct 201399200 miUS $6525 | Had to replace motor due to cracked head, oil was mixing with coolant, bought motor off of ebay and replaced it myself. Replaced oil cooler replaced water pump replaced MAF sensor replaced motor mount |
Porsche Boxster in Tennessee, United States Dec 2019 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 202055000 miUS $600 | Replaced original front and rear pads and rotors, brake fluid. | ||
Jan 202256000 miUS $500 | Replaced plugs, coil packs and air oil separator |
Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Feb 2019 | |||
Oct 201791987 miUS $5108 | Transmission failure. Used transmission and new shifter cables installed |
Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
Sep 201267000 miUS $3500 | Catalytic converter in the exhaust headers began to rattle annoyingly. Replaced the headers. Eye wateringly pricey. | ||
Nov 201269000 miUS $160 | I purchased a modified 2nd gear detent to fix the common 2nd gear grinding/popout problem. Second gear still needs some finesse, but it's better than a multi $K repair. | ||
May 201375000 miUS $400 | air oil separator failed spectacularly - batman's smoke screen style. Towed it to my independent mechanic and he replaced it quickly. | ||
Jun 201379000 miUS $1400 | Clutch pedal suddenly went soft and clutch began slipping a lot within 100 miles of the incident. Replaced clutch, throw out bearing, and pressure plate. Flywheel looked okay. Did not replace oem IMS bearing. | ||
Sep 201382000 miUS $200 | Coolant levels were continually falling and the trunk carpet was wet. The old tank was cracked from age on the bottom. I temporarily patched it until the new tank arrived. I replaced in my self - because I have small arms and hands. | ||
Jan 201488000 miUS $400 | Car overheated after sitting during a particularly cold spell. The water pump impeller had broken. New water pump installed. |
Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 200951000 miUS $500 | Broken motor mount | ||
May 201458000 miUS $300 | Pre-cat oxygen sensor failed, replaced |
Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
May 201143400 miC $1400 | needed O2 sensor |
Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
Oct 200927900 miC $850 | left wheel bearing was noisy | ||
Sep 201031620 miC $195 | defective micro switch in door lock mechanism causing fault with window up/down | ||
Jun 201244020 miC $50 | Cv boots replaced |
Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201052000 miUS $647 | Misfire CEL; turned out to be a bad coil pack (for some reason this one was harder than usual to diagnose). | ||
Jul 201053000 miUS $242 | I got a CEL indicating a bad O2 sensor (post-cat, bank 1); I replaced both post-cat O2 sensors myself; problem solved. | ||
Apr 201158000 miUS $80 | Heard a whining sound from R front, suspected wheel bearing. Replaced bearing, problem solved. Note: I bought a SIR tool to do this job -- $320. (Suspect eventually I will need to do other bearings on this car!) | ||
Jul 201158000 miUS $520 | Noted a small amount of coolant leaking below the water pump. When I looked, the serpentine belt was starting to get chewed up due to the w/p bearing failure. Replaced w/p & also (preventatively)installed a new thermostat. | ||
Nov 201161200 miUS $577 | Ignition switch was getting a little difficult to turn, and sometimes the key was a little tough to remove. Removed and replaced ignition switch. |
Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 2010110000 miUS $400 | Front drop links worn, replaced. | ||
Apr 2010112000 mi | Failed water pump. | ||
Jul 2010117000 mi | Four front control arms replaced to eliminate clunking noise. |
Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
Nov 200957124 miC $1147 | Waterpump, thermostat, and sway bar bushing replacement. | ||
Sep 201274101 miC $889 | Convertible top repair (cables and operating rods). | ||
Nov 201480291 miC $175 | Replaced right side radiator fan. | ||
Jun 201582460 miC $35 | Coolant recovery tank cracked, spilling coolant into the rear trunk area. Front left radiator fan not working. Replace front hood struts. | ||
Jul 201578260 miC $300 | Alternator pulley seized, also replace worn tensioner pulley and lower idler pulley. Replace air/oil separator. | ||
Sep 201582460 miC $293 | Power steering pump squealing | ||
Nov 201557044 miC $1793 | Drive belt, Air Injection Valve, Rear pads and rotors. |
Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - May 2010 | |||
Aug 200941000 miUS $2200 | The catalytic converter on bank 2 failed requiring manifold and cat replacement. | ||
Feb 201042000 miUS $200 | Pre-catalytic Oxygen Sensor on bank 1-3 failed. Replaced both pre and post cat oxygen sensors on bank 1-3. |
Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
Sep 200968000 miUS $1500 | failed tensioner pulley for serpentine belt | ||
Dec 200970000 miUS $9000 | Rod bearing failure requiring engine replacement | ||
Jan 201670000 miUS $3000 | replace clutch and flywheel |
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2014 | |||
Nov 2013133100 miUS $600 | MAF sensor failed | ||
Dec 2013135000 miUS $1100 | Alternator dead |
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Porsche Boxster in Montana, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
Jul 201089000 miUS $470 | secondary air system, bad crossover valve and solenoid | ||
Aug 201089300 miUS $700 | Repair emissions system. | ||
Jun 201192000 mi | Convertible top became inoperable when a spring lock fell out of the support arms. Owner replaced the spring lock and reinstalled the top. Worked. |
Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Apr 201569300 miUS $190 | Convertible top would not fully close. Due to a window regulator |
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
Feb 2012152800 miUS $120 | battery weak after 46 months - 58000 miles | ||
Mar 2012155000 miUS $1200 | Emissions air pump was failing | ||
Jul 2013166200 miUS $568 | air/oil separator replaced again. 80k mile each oil separator hose replaced, broken and "glued" on prior repair of AOS Replaced all CV joint boots. | ||
Aug 2013166000 miUS $200 | unknown Sound coming from right rear connected with rotating systems. Sounds like delaminated tire. Inspected tires, wheel bearings dropped trans pan - found no source of sound. | ||
Sep 2013167000 miUS $700 | Water pump failed again | ||
Mar 2015173000 miUS $225 | Cooling fan on left side failed | ||
Jun 2016179000 miUS $71 | Ac was making noise. Like a pump low on fluid. | ||
Mar 2017186000 mi | Rod bearing spun. Engine not repairable for reasonable amount. Sold car to someone who will R&R engine with salvage engine |
Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
Oct 201341000 miUS $40 | Bad spark plug on cyl 2, caused P0302 code and Check Engine Light. New spark plug fixed it. | ||
Sep 201442000 miUS $200 | Alternator died. Replaced with rebuilt. |
Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 2010130200 miC $524 | replaced wheel well and rattle drive side door panel tail lights | ||
Jan 2011132060 miC $600 | Hose broke leaked anti-freeze. Replaced two hoses and fittings filled up anti-freeze. Had to bleed system as well. | ||
Jun 2011137020 miC $1650 | Oil vapour canister replaced. Mass air flow sensor replaced. | ||
May 2012148220 miC $959 | statrter | ||
Apr 2013161700 miC $4000 | 2 Radiators and coolant replacement. mass air flow replacement fuel pump replacement engine mount replacement rough idle (hunting) cleaned out the throttle body. | ||
Nov 2013167760 miC $1500 | pass side axle rebuild middle radiator replaced thermostat and seal anti freeze | ||
Mar 2014171740 miC $360 | new battery | ||
Aug 2014175460 miC $1900 | front control arms and front shocks and upper struts | ||
Sep 2014176080 miC $430 | shift push rod | ||
Dec 2014178560 miC $600 | front truck wouldn't open new front truck switch. new key fob and reprogrammed. |
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jul 201445000 miUS $750 | Leaky coolant tank. |
Porsche Boxster in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201083000 miUS $236 | alternator | ||
Feb 201185000 miUS $619 | replace (R) side control arm | ||
Aug 201191300 miUS $100 | waterpump replacement | ||
Apr 201298500 miUS $415 | replace coolant tank, flush coolant replace air oil separator |
Porsche Boxster in Indiana, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
Jul 200972000 miUS $50 | ignition switch | ||
May 201075000 miUS $100 | Felt vibration at 3k rpm and slight clunk sound when down shifting from 5->4. Replaced front engine mount. Common problem for Boxsters around 50k or more miles. DIY @ http://pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Install_Front_Engine_Mount.html |
Porsche Boxster in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jun 201448000 miUS $1300 | Wheel hub noises and loud. Took it to dealer to ensure it was done correctly. Also needed new key housing they were worn out car is old but looks like new. |
Porsche Boxster in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2014 | |||
Nov 200945000 miUS $2000 | Cracked ignition coil causing misfires. Additionally, bad speed sensor in passenger front wheel bearing caused PASM system to go into failure mode. Car remained barely driveable until engine warmed and water around coils evaporated. | ||
Aug 201045900 miUS $400 | Washer hose popped off the pump, mechanic removed multiple body panels, re-attached hose to pump Front driver-side suspension became extremely squeaky. Technician lubed all joints, etc. and squeak went away. Alleged misfire caused CPU to issue CEL light. Not replicable, only one misfire in last year, so reset the computer. | ||
Dec 201048050 miUS $6200 | Yearly Maintenance + Check Engine Light that had just come on. $240 for a new fob (the old one wore through after 9 years). The remainder was the maintenance. Variocam Actuator caused CEL fault - VA assy replaced. Leaking Cam covers removed, cheeks for both cam chains worn, replaced. Replaced IMS bearing with LN kit. New sway arms in front. Checked Clutch for wear, still 50% there. | ||
Mar 201149000 mi | Finally managed to break rear window (vinyl) after 9 years of flawless service - my fault, it was too cold. Now it's fixed and clearer than ever. After almost 9 years of service, original door key rubbers (lock/unlock) gave out in November 2010. Bought new new key at dealer that worked intermittently and then failed this spring. Dealer replaced failed key at no cost. New key works! |
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201091000 miUS $381 | Smelled coolant, and had visible leaking under car. Had dealer flush coolant, change gear oil, motor oil & filter. Dealer pressure tested system, found no leaks and performed requested services. After I received car back from service for coolant leak, the dealer flushed and checked the sytem and found no leaks. I ordered a new coolant cap for the expansion tank and no more leaks. | ||
Oct 201093000 miUS $918 | Coolant overflow tank (complete assembly)replaced. | ||
Aug 2011106000 miUS $480 | Right side lower control arm. | ||
Apr 2014118200 miUS $2934 | Noticed a disturbing grinding sound while at a drive through window. Caught the water pump and bearings failing just in time. Included all belt wheels (3) incl. tensioner and new belt. While replacing water pump my mechanic recommended the motor mount be replaced as well. This was the original motor mount as was the water pump. Mount was severely deteriorated. | ||
Jul 2014119700 miUS $1450 | Replaced right radiator 2 relays for A/C | ||
Oct 2014123200 miUS $3000 | Intermittent CEL, diagnosed as MAF. Noticed grease in rear right wheel.Dealer diagnosed as clamp replacement, and added grease. Replaced spark plug tubes due to appearance of oil on catalytic converter. Replaced left headlamp bulb. Also replaced coil packs. | ||
Jun 2015124000 miUS $550 | LF inner fender liner Loose heat shields | ||
May 2017127000 miUS $2190 | L/F Lower control arm replaced. 10k service Headlight switch. Brake fluid flush |
Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jun 201261380 miC $40 | Ignition switch replaced. Was having trouble getting the key in and out of the ignition, and sometimes the car would think the key was there when it wasn't. |
Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2015 - May 2017 | |||
Jul 201539060 mi | drivers seatbelt buckle/airbag sensor failed. replaced buckle under warranty | ||
May 201647740 mi | Coolant leak and they misdiagnosed it the first time so returned and they figured it out that it was the reservoir had a hairline crack so replaced. They covered the cost due to this was my 3rd time in and I suggested it was this first time |
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201052000 miUS $86 | Passenger headlamp burned out. Replaced all lamps. Passenger low beam headlight burned out. Replaced all bulbs (high and low beam, both sides). |
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 200960000 miUS $200 | replace worn motor mount | ||
Feb 201063900 mi | Car had squeaking noise from front on twisty roads. Head mechanic went for extended test drive with me (2nd time) and was able to diagnose the problem. Was a worn hood latch. Mechanic adjusted the latch when we returned to the dealer & problem solved | ||
Mar 201379000 mi | Various internal squeaks appeared over the past two years. Dealer lubricated convertible top and adjusted internal dash components to eliminate squeaking noises. Done in conjunction with routine service | ||
Mar 201483000 mi | Replaced small shocks that hold rear trunk open | ||
Jun 201483000 mi | Clutch was hard to press and felt like it was binding. Mechanic spent half hour under dash with spray lube and took care of problem | ||
Aug 201483900 mi | Clutch was binding when pressed. Tech lubed area around clutch under the dash to solve problem | ||
Mar 201895000 mi | Unable to fully fill car with gas. Took car to dealer, head mechanic put up on lift, didn't see any problems. Tried disconnecting one valve, had me go to try filling with gas, then tried with another fuel fill valve with same results. Mechanic said he would ask around for suggestions |
Porsche Boxster in Queensland, Australia Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201768200 miA $2000 | Injectors replaced |
Porsche Boxster in Missouri, United States Sep 2009 - Aug 2016 | |||
Nov 201285000 miUS $400 | AOS failed at the track. Mechanic was in attendance and ordered and replaced it in one day. |
Porsche Boxster in Kentucky, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201057000 miUS $120 | Air/Oil Separator unit was replaced | ||
Apr 201057000 mi | Replaced Rear Main Seal |
Porsche Boxster in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
Sep 201135340 miC $860 | CV joint boots were leaking. Shafts were removed, checked for damage and there was none. CV joints cleaned, repacked, new boots installed. | ||
Jul 201341540 miC $1050 | During idle power only, there was noise coming from engine which was either alternator bearing, water pump or accessory belt tensioner. Have had replaced the latter plus install new accessory belt and new coolant reservoir cap. |
Porsche Boxster in New Mexico, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201583000 miUS $350 | replaced coolant expansion tank |
Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jul 200952000 mi | Valve replaced in 2008. Replaced again in 2009. | ||
Mar 201057000 miUS $700 | Replaced ignition switch | ||
Jun 201057000 miUS $18000 | Mass air sensor | ||
Oct 201476500 miUS $1200 | Ignition coil housing cracked and replaced. Oil fill tube replaced. |
Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201055180 miC $400 | Replaced cracked coolant expansion tank with new tank, coolant cap, and coolant top-up. A very common problem with all Boxsters. | ||
Mar 201457040 miC $160 | New battery installed. | ||
Nov 202066340 miC $600 | New air/oil separator. | ||
Jun 202269440 miC $1600 | New water pump, thermostat, gaskets, fresh coolant. |
Porsche Boxster in Kentucky, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
Aug 201259700 miUS $130 | Pass side window regulator. | ||
Jul 201366000 miUS $1200 | Water broke and needed a new battery. Thermostat replaced at the same time. |
Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2018 | |||
Mar 201471000 miUS $150 | Replaced Air Oil Separator | ||
May 201471900 miUS $100 | Replaced engine mount. | ||
Jun 201575000 miUS $600 | Coolant tank ruptured. Had to tow car home. Replaced coolant tank, coolant, and water pump. Water pump was preventative. | ||
Jun 201879000 miUS $1000 | Replaced clutch. It broke apart into 2 separate pieces, the metal center part that engages onto the transmission and the outer part that has the disc material. The rivets just broke apart. |
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Dec 2010111000 miUS $1300 | Oil separator, Mass air flow sensor, spark plugs. Solved CEL problem. Clunk in rear passenger side suspension still there after shock replacement. | ||
Mar 2011113000 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 2011115000 miUS $1050 | Water pump went out and broke the belt. 40 miles later the Alternator went out. $950 + $1050. Oh well! | ||
Oct 2011117000 mi | Clunk never went away. Could have been in top. Never heard it with the top down. |
Porsche Boxster in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
Oct 201588200 miUS $1000 | original plastic window finally gave up the ghost. repair was to replace the entire top. wow it looks like new! I love this car. |
Porsche Boxster in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201089000 miUS $100 | Engine slipped timing while trying to start, now has no compression. Call to the local dealer resulted in being told this would be a $10,000 to $15,000 repair. I plan on removing the motor to see if I can fix it. | ||
Apr 201189000 mi | Motor blew up in October 2010, slowly repairing it myself. Bent valves while trying to start it. | ||
Aug 2014104300 mi | P0446 evaporate system. | ||
Jul 2015106500 miUS $3400 | Vario cam pads needed to be replaced. Water pump replacement. Coil packs cracked. Spark plug tubes leaking. |
Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
May 201247300 mi | Replaced a weak battery |
Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
Sep 201050000 miUS $130 | Replaced the front engine mount myself because I'd read that they tend to fail, and when we got the old one out it was broken. | ||
Apr 201154000 miUS $75 | Noticed car was leaking some oil (few drpos overnight). Researced problem and found spark plug tube o rings as most likely cause. Ordered new o rings online. Read online how to and replaced them myself. | ||
Jul 201155000 miUS $500 | Car started/continued leaking oil. A leaking rear main seal was the cause. Dealer replaced the seal. Also replaced the clutch plate (wear item) "while we were there". |
Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
Feb 201086000 mi | Electric issues with ignition, i.e., not starting, and the key was locking up. | ||
Mar 201087000 miUS $700 | water pump | ||
Mar 2013105000 miUS $200 | Convertible top stopped working - gear/cable. Cost was est at $1150. I just had the shop switch it over to manual top. | ||
Jun 2015125000 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. | ||
Sep 2015129000 miUS $600 | AC condenser fan not working. Running hot when AC was on. | ||
Jan 2016101800 miUS $210 | Vacuum leak -a hose had cracked |
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
Sep 201062000 miUS $120 | Routine battery replacement ended up showing corrosion in compartment and wires. | ||
Jul 201166000 miUS $800 | Seat belt light. Replaced buckles. |
Porsche Boxster in Alberta, Canada Feb 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
May 201445260 miC $100 | No rear lights on at all except one brake light. | ||
Jun 201445260 miC $110 | Windshield washer hose disconnected. W/S washer not working. Got CEL steady light. Had code read. P1341. Ordered variable timing solenoid. Did not fix the problem. Will take car in again to the shop. Not happy. | ||
Jul 201445260 miC $360 | Code P1341/ CEL light came on and was diagnosed - possible cam adjuster. More work to be done. CEL light has not come on again since reset but was assured it likely will. | ||
Aug 201445260 miC $900 | Went to have cam deviation diagnosed again. The CEL light is out and has not come on again. Indy shop unable to locate problem because CEL light is out. However shop has recommended a IMS, Rms be replaced and clutch while in there. | ||
Sep 201445260 miC $300 | Same problem but different shop. Unable to fix or diagnose properly. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
Jul 200956000 mi | ignition switch had issue, the key failed to turn and was stuck. Happened over a year ago as well so this time was replaced under that repairs warranty |
Porsche Boxster in California, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Oct 200969000 miUS $190 | check engine light on. dealer found this to be a software fault and re-flashed the DME software. |