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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%)
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 80 repairs.
2008 Porsche Boxster electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 24 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
| 38000 mi | Auxiliary air compressor inoperative (the one for filling a flat tire). |
| 47000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced 2 rear tire and the TPS system. |
| 13000 mi | the navigation system was not showing the map properly |
| 6500 mi | radio fade |
| 16100 mi US $156 |
Replaced two blown fuses that caused all the gauges to light up like a christmas tree then drop to zero. This occurred 6 or 7 times while at speed. Radio also died and would not turn back on as the code was lost. Computer had 31 faults Replaced two blown fuses that caused all the gauges to light up like a christmas tree then drop to zero. This occurred 6 or 7 times while at speed. Radio also died and would not turn back on as the code was lost. Computer had 31 faults |
| 17000 mi | Tire pressure sending unit in left rear tire failed |
| 21000 mi | Homelink which was working intermittently, failed completely. |
| 30000 mi | key remote working inconsistently |
| 31400 mi | key remote again working intermittently |
| 10300 mi | Bad safety switch on the clutch. When the clutch was depresssed could not reliably start the car. |
| 25000 mi | clutch switch failed this is the second defective switsh |
| 27000 mi US $91 |
Front hood latch switch inop replaced switch |
| 29000 mi US $156 |
Battery would not hold a charge had to be replaced. |
| 13000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced battery Replaced tire pressure monitoring system wheel sensors. |
| 23000 mi US $11000 |
Replace Tire Pressure Monitor wheel sensors since tires being replaced. |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28100 mi | Faulty oil-level sensor. Corrected with software re-flash. |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 62230 mi US $989 |
Starter Bendix was sticking. Replaced Starter. |
| 40500 mi US $4000 |
horn replacement (electrical short)-could have gone a year without repair but since I am moving overseas had the repair done; NO NOISE |
| 17000 mi | after replacing two rear tires, tire pressure gauge in factory computer monitor system works erratically, most recently not working at all. I am going to schedule another visit. was advised might need sensors or sensor batteries |
| 18700 mi | Dealer replaced 2 tires. After, tire pressure warning would activate in error. Dealer said needed new sensor. Sensor replaced. Light came on again today. Dealer had me reset settings. Outcome uncertain. They shoulda reset when part replaced |
| 23000 mi US $195 |
Car was in for routine oil change etc. Dealer reported two cells dead in battery. Wanted $350 to replace it. I went to an independent tire shop and got new battery for $195. |
| 26000 mi US $593 |
three tire pressure sensors failed so TPC not working. Cost $593 to replace. The fourth one failed a year or so earlier and was replaced under factory warranty. The dealer tells me these are routine battery lives--approx 4 years |
| 34000 mi US $175 |
Had to replace battery. |
| 22300 mi | Airbag light came on and I had it repaired. |
| 34200 mi US $614 |
Airbag warning light was on. This was due to low voltage probably when changing battery. |
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