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2007 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (12%)

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2007 Porsche Boxster electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (30%)

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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.

2007 Porsche Boxster

Engine not specified

10000 mi

US $470
AC was not blowing cold air. Dealer and manufacturer worked out repair and payment with a very favorable outcome to me the customer. Left rear brake light change, oil change, and 2 year maintenance cleaning was also performed.  

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2007 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

55000 mi

US $700
Starter motor Bendix drive failed to disengage completely for several seconds after starting, causing noise. Potential to get worse and never disengage over time. Had to replace starter. 
97500 mi

US $1200
Replaced condenser. This is the second time is seems to have been punctured by road debris Passenger down auto-up did not work, which means the window stayed open after raising the convertible top. AM radio weak reception: suspect loose antenna or antenna amplifier. Dealer did a partial diagnosis but recommended not proceeding due to cost. Dealer also opined that maybe the radio was fine (owner does not agree). 
111000 mi

US $300
Microswitch in driver's door malfunctioning caused window to not retract when closing door. Microswitch replaced for parts cost only since last repair trip diagnosed problem but it took weeks to get the new part. 
139000 mi

US $1500
Starter motor Bendix drive failed to disengage after starting, causing noise. Had to replace starter. Starter was previously replaced for same problem 84,000 miles / 7 years ago. 
166000 mi

US $900
Alternator was making grinding sound. Replaced alternator. 
26660 mi

$1800
Horn replacement 
27900 mi

C $1100
Tire pressure monitors needed replaced. 
29000 mi TPMS sensors required replacement. 
12600 mi

US $489
Passenger side power window motor failed had to be replaced. 
57000 mi

US $140
Passenger window would not drop far enough to clear top. Replaced window regulator with cheap aftermarket unit. Now it does not drop quickly enough indicating too much slack in cables. In other words, the aftermarket regulator is junk. 

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2007 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

295-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

17500 mi ... 3 TPMS need battery .. will leave as-is until tires need replacing ... 
19000 mi ... replaced TPMS on all wheels ... 
64500 mi

US $1000
"TPC inactive" message and tire icon on display. Problem: one (or more) of the tire pressure sensor batteries went dead. Sensor unit replaced in each tire 

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2007 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

46500 mi

US $300
Amplifier 
61000 mi

US $450
Replace battery 
82000 mi

£200
Drivers side window motor 
40300 mi

US $1165
bearing on alternator replaced. 
51000 mi

US $900
Replace battery. Replaced micro switch for front hood latch 
39300 mi Replace one of the two horn units due to weak output 
23800 mi Passenger window made cracking sound when fully up or down. Window regulator was replaced. 
101300 mi

US $600
Air pressure sensors died. Porsche dealer said that batteries are non replaceable and last 7 to 10 years. No word of this in maintenance manual. 
42160 mi Tpms inactive. Vehicle computer described malfunction to incorrect wheel 

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2007 Porsche Boxster Electrical Problems

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