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2004 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
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 99 repairs.
2004 Porsche Boxster electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (57%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
264-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 32860 mi C $450 |
Window relay stopped working properly |
| 45980 mi €480 |
Noisy starter - hangs in action after engine start. |
| 46500 mi €177 |
A/C gas is leaking somewhere. Every year I have to fill it - nobody can find where it's leaking... |
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 59870 mi US $500 |
Alternator Busted, New one installed |
| 77000 mi US $196 |
Front trunk would not open. Replace actuator Driver side window did not dip. |
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi US $350 |
Remote entry failed on one keyfob. |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
CD Player (Becker CDR23) failing intermittently; required repair. |
| 58800 mi | Headlamp switch failed (interior dash lights intermittent; headlights/taillights normal). Removed and cleaned the internal terminals, then reassembled. DIY. I posted details to renntech.org |
| 83000 mi US $300 |
Replaced faulty remote keyfob. Using second broken fob as manual key. |
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88000 mi | Replaced brake light switch |
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 48000 mi £800 |
AC compressor failed |
| 88000 mi US $200 |
Replace Headlight switch. Headlights would not turn on. Only parking lights lit. High beams worked only if lever was held back. Common problem with Boxsters. Purchased parts from Pelican. |
| 48000 mi US $871 |
Rebuilt BOSCH Alternator |
| 32000 mi US $45 |
Moisture in immobilizer control unit under seat, blew fuse, car died. |
| 43000 mi US $104 |
Numerous false warning llghts, instruments and radio stopped working, car otherwise ran fine, Problem could not be replicated by shop after full OBD scan, problem disappeared entirely, car has run fine ever since. |
| 47300 mi US $37 |
Microswitch that prevents car from being started with the clutch out/car in gear failed, needed replacement. Have ordered new switch, but for now simply took the two electrical connections to the microswitch off and jumped them with a two-inch wire. |
| 52000 mi US $300 |
Transponder on spare (valet) key became inop, needed to purchase new key head and reprogram all three of the car's keys. |
| 55000 mi US $1500 |
Fault in instrument cluster caused battery to go flat overnight--some instrument lights stayed on even though ignition was off and car was locked. Valet key (which I use as an emergency key, taped behind the front license plate) went dead. Would not activate ignition. |
| 64700 mi US $44 |
Left door-latch microswitch unit that controls up/down movement of window when door is opened or closed failed, Replaced unit. |
| 50900 mi US $100 |
Airbag system failure. May be intermittent. Shop would replace clock spring and/or airbag. What i did is take everything apart, inspect, clean contacts, treat with contact treatment (cramolin) and put back together. Voila. |
| 51300 mi US $100 |
Airbag failure again (porsche code 41). This time it was seatbelt latch connections, took apart and cleaned, success not confirmed. Might be a 3rd try. |
| 53200 mi | Chased the wires and found that one connector was rotated 90 degrees. |
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