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2003 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 165 repairs.
2003 Porsche Boxster suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 74000 mi US $3500 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing due to wheel noise under load Clattering over bumps, replaced trailing arms |
| 148000 mi US $2300 |
new Koni shocks and H&R springs |
| 34000 mi | replaced front lower control arms (trailing arm, wishbone) (covered by CPO) |
| 57532 mi US $1422 |
replaced left front upper strut mount bearing, replaced inner and outer cv boots |
| 41000 mi US $75 |
Replace driver side rear-wheel bearing |
| 49900 mi US $87 |
Replace faulty,not worn,, rear wheel bearing and all single-use fastners |
| 40200 mi US $5000 |
Bad rear wheel bearing |
| 41000 mi US $2400 |
Suspension boots and spark plugs were also replaced. |
| 46300 mi US $500 |
replace all four cv joint boots, balance front tires |
| 41000 mi US $585 |
rear wheel bearing |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 52240 mi C $600 |
Lower control arms. Left side bushing was defective. replaced left front and right front lower control arms. |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 113000 mi US $70 |
Many bolts were frozen and snapped off. Ending up replacing with used hub |
| 27000 mi US $100 |
Steering was making squeaking noise when turning corners. Problem was not fixed by dealer before selling me the car. Dealer replaced part, but it still squeaks a little. |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 85000 mi US $1200 |
Full suspension refresh. End links were on the way out (leaking their grease) and OEM shocks no longer met rebound requirements. Springs were sagging from fatigue. Worn bushings were also replaced at the time as they were found. |
| 95000 mi US $250 |
replace control arm (balljoint) and trailing arm |
| 112000 mi US $1700 |
both rear wheel bearing replaced and 4 wheel alignment |
| 47500 mi US $3000 |
Steering rack leaking. Had to be replaced. $1400. |
| 50000 mi US $500 |
Wheel bearing failure |
| 26000 mi US $600 |
Bad Wheel bearing |
| 68000 mi US $750 |
Replaced rear lower control arms |
| 78000 mi US $1600 |
Front struts replaced |
| 91000 mi US $2400 |
Struts and rear wheel bearing |
| 105000 mi US $700 |
Replaced wheel bearings |
| 104000 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing |
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