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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 39 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
| 37000 mi | The front hood latch was sending a spurious signal to the computer and needed to be replaced. |
| 21000 mi | Motor that pushes convertible top was broken. There are two in the car, so the top was still working but just not well. The mechanic noticed the problem when a different problem was being fixed. Motor replaced under warranty. |
| 25000 mi US $150 |
Replaced Battery |
| 39100 mi US $100 |
Window would not go down fast enough when the door was being opened. |
| 18000 mi | CD player would not play. |
| 18000 mi US $2100 |
Scheduled maintenance, First set of 4 new Bridgestone tires, Oil,Lube & filter, Wiper blades, head light adjustment. |
| 13000 mi US $477 |
Got "system fault-visit workshop" message due to cleaning headlight covers with microfiber towel. |
| 47000 mi | front trunk light not working. after getting car back from dealer, abs and check engine lights on. dealer kept car additional day, reflashed computer, and problem fixed. |
| 65600 mi US $800 |
Passenger seat stopped working and would not move. |
| 87500 mi US $300 |
Apparently a drain under the seat plugged up and the controller under the driver's seat got wet and malfunctioned. The repair shop is still trying to get the needed part. |
| 105000 mi US $1600 |
starter replaced |
| 32000 mi | Air conditioning didn't blow cold air. Dealer replaced A/C relay under CPO warranty. |
| 78000 mi US $300 |
Passenger door latch sometimes failed to auto-lower the window. Replaced faulty door latch. |
| 47000 mi US $600 |
A/C recharge. |
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
280-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 8600 mi US $300 |
driver's electric seat switch broken |
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12000 mi | Driver's window would not go all the way up when top closed. Would go to top and then retract 1/2 way. Had to special order part. Replaced window motor. Gave me a new Boxster as a loaner over the weekend. |
| 48500 mi US $1400 |
Replaced alternator |
| 53000 mi US $2100 |
Decided my horn was bad as well. |
| 47740 mi C $75 |
One low beam H7 halogen headlight bulb burned out, was alerted by car messaging system. Owner replaced both low beam bulbs as the color temperature was different, and they tend to burn out together. The bulb appeared to be original - lasted 12 years! |
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 53000 mi US $770 |
Airbag control module died. |
| 82000 mi US $800 |
Driver door latch micro switch failed. New latch installed. |
| 14296 mi US $1093 |
Yearly Service. Replaced battery. Low Horn replaced. Fixed passenger side window switch - window did not drop when opening doors. Replaced brake fluid and cabin filter. Still under Porsche Certified Warranty. |
| 12000 mi | ac vent (warranty item) |
| 49000 mi US $300 |
Airbag controller had to be replaced, only a couple of days out-of-warranty. Porsche paid for part ($700), I paid labor ($300). Warning light went on about a year ago, but dealer couldn't find problem. |
| 35000 mi US $140 |
Brake light (bulb) burned out. |
| 45000 mi US $48 |
Replaced passenger side brake light. |
| 51000 mi US $620 |
Front trunk release switch failed. |
| 78600 mi US $300 |
window switch replaced |
| 89000 mi US $900 |
Relieve valve blew |
| 52000 mi US $75 |
Replaced window regulators in both windows. Replaced front hood emergency latch servo motor. |
| 59000 mi US $75 |
Headlight switch also failed. Amount indicated paid is only for RMS and headlight switch repair. |
| 84000 mi US $2600 |
Homelink buttons replaced, buttons broken. |
| 102000 mi US $1100 |
Alternator replaced and oil changed |
| 115000 mi US $300 |
Replaced door sill trunk and frunk switches. |
| 77200 mi | Door switch the keep window down till door is closed lost the cam follower that makes it function. |
| 76200 mi US $500 |
Door latch mechanism was sending inconsistent signals, causing window to act erratically as door was opened or closed. |
| 112000 mi US $6 |
Replaced left headlamp bulb |
| 125000 mi US $140 |
Replaced battery because it was 7 years old with same brand/type Interstate MTP48/H6 |
| 28200 mi US $165 |
No sound from audio system. |
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