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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%)

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2001 Porsche Boxster suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (30%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (4%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD

100000 mi

US $800
Rear wheel bearings bad and replaced rear brakes as well 
69000 mi

US $640
Replace rear wheel bearing on drivers side 
69440 mi

C $3600
Steering rack had a bad bearing and leaked. Replaced rack with Porsche refurb 
79360 mi

C $3000
Car was jumping all over the road. Very unstable. Required all wheel alignment. Fixed it nicely. 
107200 mi

US $644
Replaced left rear wheel bearing. 
114200 mi

US $500
wheel bearing 
46000 mi

US $1100
Replaced rear wheel bearings due to rear driver side wheel bearing being dead 
82460 mi

C $293
Power steering pump squealing 
49000 mi

US $2700
all wheel bearings 
69000 mi

US $1200
Tie rod and bushings worn out. Replaced with M030 ROW suspension modification rather than stock parts. 
58000 mi

US $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!) 
57000 mi

US $720
replaced LR wheel bearing 
27900 mi

C $850
left wheel bearing was noisy 
76000 mi

US $350
Replaced right rear wheel bearing 
95300 mi

US $1000
Worn ball joint on both front lower control arms. 

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2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

175460 mi

C $1900
front control arms and front shocks and upper struts 

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2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

45900 mi

US $400
Front driver-side suspension became extremely squeaky. Technician lubed all joints, etc. and squeak went away. 
85000 mi

US $619
replace (R) side control arm 
48000 mi

US $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. 

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2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

111000 mi

US $1300
Clunk in rear passenger side suspension still there after shock replacement. 
106000 mi

US $480
Right side lower control arm. 
127000 mi

US $2190
L/F Lower control arm replaced. 10k service Headlight switch. Brake fluid flush 

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2001 Porsche Boxster 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

110000 mi

US $400
Front drop links worn, replaced. 
117000 mi Four front control arms replaced to eliminate clunking noise. 

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2001 Porsche Boxster Suspension Problems

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