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2008 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (34%)
Other (4%)
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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 80 repairs.
2008 Porsche Boxster body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (65%)
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.
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 44640 mi R 15 |
Convertible Top pushrod snapped. Easy DIY repair. |
| 27700 mi | Convertible top retraction arms broke. |
| 105000 mi US $1400 |
convertible top mechanism stopped working. |
| 23000 mi | Convertible top linkage broken. Door rattle lubricated and seems fixed |
| 12000 mi | When top was down loud squeak from driver's door latch. |
| 13000 mi | Film wearing off shifter, ordered new shifter. |
| 13000 mi | Electrical shorted after heavy rains. Electrical system acted up (tried to open top even though it was locked and other probs). Water intrusion into cabin. New shifter installed. |
| 39000 mi US $2900 |
The convertible top did not work. They had my car for almost 3 months before they could fix it. |
| 10000 mi | Dealer replaced convertible top motor and other components. |
| 18000 mi US $400 |
Convertible top repaired. Parts of the mechanism (elastic straps) were replaced. |
| 23000 mi US $11000 |
Replace broken push rod in convertible top. |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 35340 mi C $80 |
Replaced one support rod for the motorized convertible top. The plastic end was broken and the rod itself was bent. Replacement was an easy bolt-in DIY repair. |
| 58280 mi | Replaced elastic retaining straps for sides of convertible roof. New elastic sewn in to replace worn straps. |
| 21900 mi US $300 |
Convertible top - edge of cloth top closed outside the lip of the frame when putting the top up. Replaced strap that properly aligns the two parts. |
| 10200 mi | Cupholder door would not open reliabliy Passenger seatbelt twisted and damaged seat trim due to way it hung against seat. Likely manufacturing defect. Dealer backed into car at shop, causing damage to front bumper. Replaced and repainted by dealer. |
| 7100 mi | Convertible top. Convertible Top repair |
| 12200 mi | small stress crack in instrument cluster plastic cover |
| 13000 mi US $500 |
Convertible top mechanism failed, the plastic link ends connecting motor actuator to top bows broke in both L & R sides. Additional parts broken found by dealer. |
| 27000 mi | Problem with the convertible top not closing properly. It was not fitting into the trim(track) on one side as it closed. |
| 35000 mi | Convertable top not fitting in "track" when closing. |
| 36000 mi | Problem w/ convertable top not fitting in track. This was due to broken strap. Dealer replaced strap as this was repaired previously. Dealer do not charge for this follow up repair. |
| 38200 mi US $140 |
The convertable top was not fitting into the "track" on the drivers side when closing. This had previously happened on passenger side. There seems to be a problem with interior straps that hold the top in place upon closure. They get worn. |
| 39000 mi US $100 |
One of the "transmissions" that powers the convertable broke down. It needed to be replaced. |
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