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2005 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)
Other (8%)
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- 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 196 repairs.
2005 Porsche Boxster body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
280-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 64000 mi US $45 |
Top Push rod end replaced because of loose trim interference contact. |
| 105000 mi US $80 |
Passenger side transmission for convertible top broke the plastic gear drive. Replaced gear and regreased inside of top transmission, replaced cable and resynced timing of convertible top operation. |
| 88000 mi US $500 |
Took car to a different shop. They found a leak in the A pillar on drivers side and fixed problem |
| 98450 mi US $85 |
Water leak. We'll see if it is fixed. |
| 100000 mi | Continued to look for leak. Finally found source of problem |
| 105000 mi US $1600 |
broken top |
| 27000 mi US $250 |
broken push-rod end caps on convertible top. |
| 42000 mi | Roof not closing perfectly within the frame. Took a couple of visits and some new parts for the closure to fix the problem. |
| 42300 mi | Continued problem with top closing properly. Dealer ended up replacing entire top, hardware and canvas at no cost. |
| 46100 mi | Replaced 2 vent louvres |
| 30000 mi | Top didn't properly retract or deploy. |
| 31200 mi US $135 |
Top didn't properly retract or deploy again. |
| 72000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission for convertible motor rebuilt to stop grinding noise |
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
280-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 8600 mi US $300 |
rear stretch cord supporting ragtop broke |
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 105000 mi US $300 |
Convertible top transmission and cable. |
| 10212 mi | Convertible top guideline (to keep top stretched across metal frame) broke. Dealer repaired. |
| 40300 mi C $250 |
Convertible top when closing did not fit in channel on both sides. One side push rod for main bow replaced (broken) and other side adjusted |
| 44740 mi C $100 |
Convertible pushrod broken and replaced. This is the second time this repair was done since I have owned the car, this time on the driver side, previously passenger side. This appears to be a weak part,otherwise car has been extra reliable. |
| 46500 mi | Convertible top making gear noise when going up or down |
| 46500 mi C $1193 |
Power top started making a grinding gear noise, was taken to dealer in May, top motor/transmission had broken a plastic or nylon part inside. New motor was ordered and installed in June. Also had oil change and inspection done at the same t. |
| 47740 mi C $75 |
While replacing the headlight bulbs I polished the headlights with a headlight restore kit from Wolfgang. The headlights had to be removed from the car and since they were out it was easier to polish at the same time. Slight fading was removed. |
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 82000 mi US $800 |
Convertable top would catch on window trim when closing. A new 'bungee' cord to draw fabric in was installed and problem 100 percent fixed. |
| 90000 mi US $500 |
Convertible top inoperative. Shop replaces the plastic ball ends on the actuating arms which had broken due to age. |
| 122000 mi US $20 |
Repair broken convertible top actuator link. Part replaced: plastic socket |
| 62000 mi US $700 |
replace gears for power convertible top mechanism |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
convertible top metal components needed replacement |
| 109000 mi US $300 |
Replaced cup holder above glovebox. Trim covering cup holder "arms" would no longer close. |
| 74000 mi US $50 |
Convertible top no longer moved with motor. Required replacing ball joint sockets on top actuator rods. |
| 55000 mi US $432 |
Convertible top linkage repair |
| 55000 mi US $25 |
Replaced ball socket ends on convertible top push rods |
| 51000 mi US $620 |
Convertible top linkage failed. |
| 40000 mi US $120 |
Convertible top needed adjusting to close properly. |
| 48000 mi US $40 |
AC condensation drain blocked. |
| 51700 mi US $200 |
Convertible top needed to be adjusted. |
| 68000 mi US $45 |
Convertible top not closing properly |
| 71000 mi US $150 |
Convertible top malfunction |
| 72000 mi US $200 |
Convertible top cables realigned. |
| 89000 mi US $900 |
Drain plug stopped up, rain water overflowed into the car and short circuited a electronic module, causing window to lower while it was raining. |
| 40000 mi | Exterior A pillar trim had faded |
| 19000 mi US $350 |
convertible top cable broke and was replaced. |
| 33200 mi | Broken air vent, part ordered |
| 34000 mi | Replaced broken vent |
| 72000 mi US $18 |
One of the ball end of the convertible top push rods broke and required replacing. Bought a part off ebay for $18 |
| 42260 mi C $1500 |
Convertible rooftop push rods and cable replaced also timing was adjusted. |
| 33000 mi | Convertible top mechanism malfunction. |
| 45000 mi US $30 |
Top connecter joints broke. Replaced by owner with aftermarket parts. |
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