| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Porsche 911 repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 178 repairs.
Porsche 911 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (44%)
$1000 - $2499 (56%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 130 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
400-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 41000 mi US $19000 |
PDK transmission failure and entire transmission required replacement |
2011 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 47000 mi US $900 |
TPS all four wheels |
| 51000 mi US $1200 |
Right rear window regulator was replaced. |
2010 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 55000 mi US $1800 |
Engine mounts were replaced. Front CV boots were ripped/loose, they were replaced and CV joints were repacked with grease |
2010 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 5600 mi US $278 |
Replaced passenger side loose air vent. Dealer says it wasn't properly installed at manufacturer. |
| 4000 mi US $5000 |
check engine light EGV replaced- 30 days in shop |
| 30000 mi US $166 |
Run codes for check engine light. Dealer cannot get code. Reset computer only. |
| 60000 mi US $1100 |
The mass airflow sensor failed again. The oxygen sensor also failed, again. |
2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 74000 mi US $1500 |
High pressure fuel pump failed, car drove home in a limp mode |
2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 60000 mi US $3000 |
Factory sport exhaust cans developed rattle |
2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 86000 mi US $250 |
Major leak in washer fluid reservoir. Washer pump turned out to be leaking in housing, internal seal failure. Replaced pump and all gaskets |
| 104000 mi US $1250 |
PCM went into a constant reboot cycle. Had to remove the unit, ship it to an independent repair shop and have it recoded at the dealership when it was returned |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
Bolt on tensioner pulley for serpentine belt broke. Engine had to be lowered from body to extract portion of bolt still in the block |
2009 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 67000 mi US $2000 |
Struts |
2009 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 27300 mi US $1200 |
Convertible top had a significant wear spot and top had to be replaced. |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 480hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 20000 mi US $2700 |
6 Speed Manual gear would not go in to the gear selector. Vehicle was towed to the dealer first, out of warranty and wanted $4000 to drop the Transmission. Independent shop found Cracked Pressure plate. Replaced, Pressure plate, clutch |
| 36000 mi US $300 |
Passenger cup holder stow mechanism broke so the passenger cup holder deployed when the cover was open; cup holder could be stowed by closing cover while holding cup holder in. Cup holder replaced to correct problem. |
| 40000 mi US $1100 |
Hydralic accumulator and slave cylinder leaking, dealer replaced |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 480hp 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65720 mi $500 |
Transmission oil leak. Replaced trans sump gasket, but fault related to connector plug for TCU wires. Replaced and fault resolved. |
| 68200 mi $5500 |
Replaced all studs, nuts, gaskets in exhaust system due to rust |
| 71080 mi $7000 |
Water coolant pipes leaking, replaced/repaired where applicable. |
| 79980 mi $1200 |
Split turbo pressure hose |
| 81840 mi $400 |
Failed gasket between headers and turbo |
| 83080 mi $3500 |
Hydraulic spoiler ram failure. Replaced with after market solution. |
| 85560 mi $2500 |
Replaced front control arms |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 33000 mi US $250 |
Replaced leaking rear shock absorber. Replaced tire pressure monitor sensors in three wheels (one was previously replaced, one was not working, and two were replaced as preventative). |
| 37000 mi US $250 |
Replaced water pump. |
| 42000 mi US $1800 |
New clutch. I believe it was the pressure plate that failed. I did not see it myself. The pedal got soft and feel weird and it started to slip a bit in higher gears. Don't know how it was driven for first 20k miles. |
| 46000 mi US $800 |
Re-set air bag sensor. |
| 63000 mi US $1900 |
Rear Main Seal, Intermediate Shaft Seal, |
| 63000 mi US $200 |
Replaced all three plastic idler pulleys on the accessory drive belt system. Replaced accessory drive belt |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 72500 mi US $1300 |
New spark plugs and updated coil packs; engine had misfires in multiple cylinders stored in the computer likely due to old plugs and failing coil packs; oil change. Misfires never caused noticeable issues but now the car seems a bit more responsive. |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 30300 mi US $1000 |
replace Tire Pressure sensors/batteries |
| 40000 mi US $2800 |
Clutch went out |
| 48000 mi US $1300 |
routine maintenance |
| 15900 mi C $3500 |
Rear main seal was replaced. |
| 16740 mi C $270 |
Engine accessories, the idler arm pulley had to be replaced. |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 59800 mi US $650 |
Replaced 3 cracked coil packs and 3 non-cracked coil packs |
| 74000 mi US $500 |
Car fire caused by short in radiator control module |
| 74000 mi US $250 |
Clutch position switch started to intermittently fail, causing the car to be difficult to start. Replaced switch fixed the starting problem. |
| 99000 mi US $3200 |
Replaced rear and front suspension parts, including bushings |
| 100000 mi US $500 |
Cracked coolant expansion tank leaked onto right-side ignition coils, fouled the spark plugs, and made the car not start. Replaced expansion tank and coolant |
| 101300 mi US $1000 |
Needed a new ignition switch |
| 102400 mi US $850 |
Replaced one of the front radiators due to a small leak |
| 37200 mi C $300 |
door handle loose. internal door handle workings replaced. |
| 55800 mi C $500 |
Both front CV boots replaced |
| 58140 mi C $2800 |
Clutch spring fingers wearing out. Clutch replaced |
| 68200 mi C $2000 |
Low brake fluid Wiper motor offset Steering fluid low |
| 70060 mi C $1500 |
water pump replacement oil separator replaced |
| 94860 mi C $1800 |
Wiper motor Key fob |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 52700 mi C $19000 |
Scored #6 cylinder |
| 82000 mi US $1100 |
Power Window motor controller failed |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 34000 mi US $1750 |
The cable from battery to starter was corroded-a known problem that Porsche refuses to acknowledge. |
| 46500 mi US $10000 |
Complete engine rebuild due to metallic fragments in the motor oil. Known to Porsche as an "IMS" failure. The Intermediate Shaft bearing failure is known to all Porsche owners for 996 and 997 models (1999 to 2008), not including the Turbo. Jack Daniels Porsche in Upper Saddle River, NJ graciously contacted Porsche and paid for 2/3's of the repair and provided a loaner car for the entire month the car was in the shop. |
| 57600 mi US $800 |
Broken pulley. All pulleys replaced, new belt, oil change, new coolant |
| 58200 mi US $600 |
Engine coolant resevoir cracked |
| 59000 mi US $5100 |
Relief bearing went bad. Needed replacing Clutch and flywheel replaced. Clutch showing early sign of wear while releasing pedal. No performance problems |
| 59000 mi US $500 |
Door lock switch for window movement broken. Replaced drivers door lock assembly |
| 57000 mi US $900 |
Replace opener switch for engine cover |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 23000 mi US $311 |
replace TPMS |
| 25000 mi US $2950 |
Oil leak and clutch replaced |
| 58000 mi US $1700 |
Water pump, thermostat, belt, spark plugs and coolant replaced due to age (10 years). Porsche M97 engine water pump has plastic impeller which can disintegrate and clog coolant passage, reccomend change before failure. |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 24000 mi US $250 |
Plastic trigger on trunk release latch broke off. Release latch inoperable. |
| 34200 mi US $900 |
Shifter cable broke. |
| 38000 mi US $750 |
Water leaks of both doors. Window seals replaced. Did not fix problem. Car went back for second attempt to fix issue. Not fixed. |
| 42100 mi US $1000 |
left rear window controller nonfunctional Passenger seat motor failed. Replaced. |
| 50000 mi US $1500 |
Replace clutch |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
381-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 11000 mi US $1000 |
1 muffler can rattled esp. upon start and lessening as car heated up. |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 33000 mi US $6700 |
clutch replaced due to wear. replaced rear suspension components that were worn and out of tolerance. after that was completed car was aligned while transmission was out noticed a leak in the oil cooler that needed to be fixed. Also replaced RMS on the car. It was starting to weep. replaced spark plugs as part of 5 year maintenance. replaced plug cores as well. They were worn. |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front bump stops and strut tops. Had a full alignment. Replaced aux drive belt. |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 54700 mi US $1200 |
Battery cable replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $500 |
Broken shift cable. |
| 65700 mi US $300 |
Axle seal leaking. |
| 66500 mi US $1100 |
Water pump leaking, replaced. |
| 69500 mi US $800 |
Climate control display not working, replaced. |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
381-horsepower 3.8L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65200 mi US $13000 |
3.8 rebuild due to scoring on cyl 6 and 5. |
| 73000 mi US $1800 |
replaced broken coil-over (rear) |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 52500 mi US $300 |
Front wheel liner came loose and melted against tire. Issue was due to misaligned front bumper due to damage by previous owner. |
| 57000 mi US $800 |
Starter not cranking when engine is warm, replace starter motor and cable from alternator to starter. |
| 65000 mi US $3000 |
Clutch and dual mass flywheel |
| 46000 mi US $1135 |
One cooling fan motor stopped working. Needed to be replaced. |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 37500 mi US $100 |
Battery not charging b/c of degradation of the alternator-starter-battery cable. Cable is only about $100 but the repair took me 6 hours. Works perfectly now! |
| 42000 mi US $234 |
Ignition coil went bad. Replaced all 6. |
| 43000 mi US $400 |
Water pump failed catastrophically. Replaced pump and thermostat, flushed coolant. |
| 48000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced clutch |
| 52000 mi US $650 |
Coolant expansion tank developed leak Broken cup holder |
| 53000 mi US $150 |
Replaced battery |
2005 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 91500 mi US $5200 |
Brake light sensor going bad, replaced to fix PSM issue Passenger door |
2005 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 34749 mi US $1263 |
Steering wheel module and new battery |
2005 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 132000 mi US $525 |
Headlight control unit erroneously giving fault for right high beam. Dealer swapped control units with similar vehicle and problem went away. New control unit ordered from Germany, replaced, and problem resolved |
| 166000 mi US $1700 |
water pump bearing failed, coolant leaking |
2004 Porsche 911
Engine not specified
| 61000 mi US $1800 |
Failure in air/oil separator |
2004 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $3123 |
Passenger side window actuator failed, engine light on, ABS light on |
| 45000 mi US $2190 |
Entire HVAC system failed. Had no A/C nor heat. Air flow fan speed also failed. |
| 48700 mi US $1600 |
speed sensor failure, ABS sensor failure |
| 57000 mi US $1400 |
Window switch and regulator replacement |
| 72000 mi US $1500 |
replaced immobilizer and 2 key heads |
2004 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 56200 mi US $350 |
Window regulator |
| 57200 mi US $1050 |
Replaced one catalytic converter. |
2004 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 51000 mi US $300 |
Replaced clutch accumulator. |
| 54000 mi US $2100 |
Power steering reservoir replaced |
| 68000 mi US $250 |
Replaced transmission mount |
2004 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 19000 mi US $268 |
Ignition switch worn out and changed |
| 42900 mi US $240 |
Misfire and loss of power temporarily and engine light came on. One coil failed. Stopped and restarted the car and was able to drive normally but engine light stayed on. |
| 43000 mi US $1200 |
Left rear window went down and would not come back up and then a grinding noise. Replaced window motor, cable and associated parts. |
| 47500 mi US $1100 |
Right rear window went down and would not come back up |
| 49200 mi US $315 |
Left front window regulator |
| 55000 mi US $6000 |
Unable to get into reverse. Clutch held once in gears 1-6 but trouble engaging. Hydraulic fluid missing. Slave master leak. Replaced Slave and clutch and once their also changed IMS bearing. Drove off away from garage and then water pump failure. |
| 61000 mi US $450 |
Sway bar bushings are worn out. Bushings and linkages replaced. |
2003 Porsche 911
Engine not specified
| 37820 mi $2200 |
Water Pump Leak |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 47000 mi US $1200 |
Emissions had an issue with the secondary air system which was malfunctioning. A solenoid needed cleaning and all seems well. Passed emissions testing for the state. |
| 18712 mi US $210 |
Replaced Coolant Hose and Clamp Replaced Defective Oil Pressure Sensor |
| 26150 mi US $143 |
Replaced plastic Wheel Housing |
| 31701 mi US $212 |
Sunroof cassette Assembly found to be cracked. Advised to replace |
| 36698 mi US $1380 |
Replaced Front brakes (rotors, pads, and fluid) |
| 42100 mi US $5815 |
R&R Transmission to install new clucth (Upgraded to Sachs motorsports pressure plate, GT2 clutch disc, new throw-out bearing, bolts, and clutch fork. |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 81000 mi US $2800 |
replaced accumulator for hydraulic clutch |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 72000 mi US $250 |
Bose amplifer was drawing 3 amps after the car was shut off for 2 or 3 hours. Result dead battery. Replaced |
| 102000 mi US $1047 |
AOS Fail(broken inlet) |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 57040 mi C $3400 |
pressure plate broke at 180 km/h on upshift at the track. New clutch kit installed. Used the opportunity to upgrade IMS bearing to hybrid ceramic bearing from LN Engineering. Performed 96,000km major service + replaced 6 cracked coils. |
| 62992 mi C $15000 |
scored cylinder #6, motor not repairable. Engine replaced with upgraded x51 motor. |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
315-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 41000 mi US $1600 |
inoperable seat motor and window regulator. both were replaced |
| 44000 mi US $850 |
Had motor mounts replaced. One was starting to sag. Normal for a 12 year old car. |
| 52000 mi US $2000 |
Had PO344 OBDII code related to cam timing problem. Found engine out of time due to tensioner failure on bank 1. Replaced all 3 chain tensioners. While engine out replaced air/oil separator, oil cooler seals, dual mass flywheel, clutch and catalytic converters that were rattling due to loose guts. |
| 55000 mi US $15000 |
Engine developed bearing knocks. Engine replaced with factory short block assembly. |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
315-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 87400 mi US $345 |
Battery and Battery Tray Replacement. The tray had slight corrosion so I decided to replace it. |
| 95000 mi US $2233 |
Oil pressure warning light goes off. Replaced oil pressure sender and shield, $171. Power to cooling fans but fans are not working. Replaced both cooling fans, $1256. Coolant leaking from engine block cap. Replaced cap and coolant, $232. Driver side window off track. Repaired. Passenger side window will not lower when closing for slightly open/close operation. Replaced micro switch, $319 including other window repair. |
| 991000 mi US $139 |
Replaced main headlight switch. |
| 102000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced starter along with the Battery/Starter/Alternator wiring harness. |
| 58280 mi C $350 |
XENON LIGHT POWER MODULE |
| 58900 mi C $2000 |
Shocks changed at 89,000 km. Front discs |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 26440 mi C $350 |
Replace struts holding trunk and engine cover |
| 28000 mi C $175 |
New battery and installation |
| 29860 mi C $250 |
Replace struts for hood and engine cover |
| 31820 mi C $2300 |
replacement of cracked coils on each of 6 cylinders |
| 71000 mi US $1750 |
Clutch replaced after throw-out bearing failed. Clutch still had some left after 72,000 miles, but would have needed replacing within a year. Also had the clutch helper spring replaced....much easier pedal action now. |
| 85000 mi US $1100 |
Rear passenger window regulator failed. Was replaced with Porsche parts and now functions normally. |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 100000 mi US $4500 |
Broken valve spring Clutch IMS bearing |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 50840 mi C $3800 |
reported howl under a "CPO" warranty claim. had owned vehicle for a couple months. dealer replaced tires and rear brakes (and charged me on my certified car!)and a wheel bearing. howl still there but better |
| 53940 mi C $400 |
none. i tried to trade the car in at another dealer and was told the transmission was shot. returned to the P dealer and was told warranty was no longer in place. transmission estimate is 14,000. attempting to get porsche to honour warranty |
| 137000 mi US $4000 |
Cylinder head cracked, IMS Bearing Replaced, Clutch Replaced, Cooling System replaced, Ignition System Replaced |
| 44000 mi US $1700 |
two of the ignition boxes went bad. Replaced all six and changed plugs while they were in there. Also did tune up. |
| 47000 mi US $200 |
Porsche windows have sensors that raise the window 1/2 inch after door is closed to make a tight seal. Sensors go bad and window doesn't close tightly. Have to replace sensor. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 30000 mi US $1000 |
Ignition switch went bad. Very difficult to insert key Outside drivers door handle stopped opening door |
| 34000 mi US $887 |
Replaced window regulator Replaced coils. 5 of six were cracked resulting in misfires at WOT Clutch very heavy and hydraulic fluid visible at front of car but not enough to leave residue on the ground. Replaced clutch accumulator. |
| 53700 mi US $2950 |
Rear spoiler: replace hydraulic pump kit. Original unit leaking and cannot be repaired. Interior: replace driver side window regulator, it was rattling. |
| 58000 mi US $3000 |
Water pump slight coolant leak dripping to ground, also makes rattle sound. Also replaced "while you are in there" items spark plugs, motor mounts, drive belt. Clutch slave failure. Had to replace clutch slave, accumulator and clutch fluid reservoir. Driver side front CV boot cracked. Replaced. |
| 58700 mi US $550 |
Replaced bad drive belt tension roller. |
| 65000 mi US $240 |
Driver front turn signal stopped working. Required wiring repair in the headlamp unit. |
| 79000 mi US $247 |
1. Replaced headlight switch. Symptom was low beams would not turn on. 2. Replaced the pedal switch for clutch pedal. Symptom was car would not recognize clutch was fully depressed thus no start. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 45400 mi US $100 |
Check engine light on for misfire. |
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Driver side window regulator failure |
| 50900 mi US $3000 |
Misfire caused catalytic converter damage. Replaced coils, plugs, and other maintenance items. |
| 53900 mi US $250 |
SRS system error - passenger seat belt error. Check engine light reset. Unable to find the problem within a reasonable expense limit. |
| 56000 mi US $778 |
Check engine light indicated issues with oil/emission valves. |
| 56000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced alternator |
| 57000 mi US $900 |
Airbag light activated by seat belt sensor error. |
| 59000 mi US $3200 |
Cylinder scoring caused by lose valve spring. Valve cradle was replaced with redesigned version, adding $500 to cost. Cracked ignition coil also replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $725 |
Fuel gauge was reading wrong. Tank sensor was replaced, but because of stray wire it took two tries. |
| 75000 mi US $1200 |
Was in for a clutch job, decided to get intermediate shaft bearing fix done at the same time, especially with IMS bearing flange showing leakage and metal shavings. Windshield washer nozzles were corroded and needed replacement. Sunroof switch kept falling out. This was a follow-up repair to an earlier one that didn't take. |
| 71300 mi US $152 |
Brake switch. $20 for part the rest for labor |
| 82000 mi US $3508 |
Replaced clutch release bearing |
| 84000 mi US $665 |
Lower left control arm and pair of stabilizer bars |
| 32000 mi US $2500 |
steering lock assembly defective leak radiator fluid under engine area window regulator defective |
| 57500 mi US $175 |
replaces Clock spring for airbag |
| 60200 mi US $2600 |
RMS Leak fixed, IMS leak fixed, IMS Update bearing installed, New Belts |
| 99760 mi C $200 |
Replaced rattling muffler with used part. |
| 107880 mi C $200 |
turn signal would not self cancel one direction and would not lock in the other. bought replacement module, installed mdoule. problem solved. |
| 116560 mi C $1000 |
clutch failed due to collapsed pressure plate - replaced dual mass flywheel with single mass light weight flywheel, sport clutch, rs motor mounts, gbox 2nd gear detent, air oil seperator |
| 135160 mi C $1000 |
Replaced control arms |
| 83700 mi C $1000 |
Replaced fuel pump |
| 85000 mi US $21545 |
Engine failed due to IMS bearing giving out. Only fix was to replace entire engine with new crate engine Porsche. |
| 41200 mi US $11500 |
Metal found in oil filter, engine torn down and rebuilt to eliminate source and replace damaged items: IMS bearing, rod and crank bearings, valve lifters. Caught just in time. IMS bearing upgraded 12k ago, but possible metal not all cleaned out then. |
| 43000 mi US $1800 |
Corrosion on several pins of engine wiring harness connector caused severe misfires and multiple fault codes. |
| 69000 mi US $150 |
AC compressor clutch *fell off* and disappeared somewhere on the road. Quotes to repair included replacing compressor (with new OEM), including refrigerant handling and recharge, about $2000. Bought used compressor from local Porsche used parts specialist for $150, removed clutch from it, and installed on my compressor. |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Low voltage, poor battery charging. Replaced corroded starter/alternator cable. |
| 81000 mi US $300 |
Erratic locking system; alarm chirps; passenger window not dropping when closing door. Two problems: passenger door lock mechanism faulty and failing passenger window regulator. Solution: 1) install new passenger window regulator, 2) remove passenger door lock mechanism, resolder bad solder joints, reinstall |
| 57900 mi US $1750 |
Window regulator needed to be replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Replaced window regulator on passenger side. |
| 68200 mi US $900 |
Passenger door was not recognizing if it was open or closed, locked or unlocked, so it would give a "double beep" while driving down the road to let me know the door was open. |
| 71200 mi US $4000 |
Clutch needed replacement. The liner was low and the center fingers were also deformed. This is the first clutch replacement I had to do with the car (I have owned it since ~24k miles, now at ~72k). Coolant leaking into cylinder head, gasket replaced. Shifter coupling retention bracket broke after clutch replacement. There are two small plastic pieces which hold the cable in place at the shifter and one for the first three gears was broken and needed replacing - however they don't sell just that part. |
| 81000 mi US $8000 |
Car's steering wheel was off no longer centered when driving straight. I took it in and it ended up a part in the suspension was worn and had bent other suspension components to allow everything to still work. A great deal of the cars suspension was replaced in order to be able to get everything aligned properly again. |
| 81000 mi US $750 |
Window regulator not operating properly. Sometimes the driver's door would not open because the window would not come down. |
| 87000 mi US $1100 |
battery wasn't staying charged, I got stranded twice. Put in a rebuilt Bosch Alternator and they gave me a new interstate battery no-charge because it was still under warranty. |
| 87000 mi US $900 |
car was starting when cold but would struggle if warm. Was starting hard all the time. Thought it was alternator and battery last time but it ended up being the starter motor. Starts up like it's brand new now. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 60000 mi US $175 |
Replaced motor mounts |
| 62000 mi US $3450 |
IMS Bearing Failure resulting in major engine destruction |
| 66000 mi US $175 |
Replace crankshaft angle sensor |
| 70300 mi US $135 |
Replace oxygen sensor |
| 87000 mi US $6500 |
Broken exhaust valve spring. Also intermediate shaft bearing update. |
| 90000 mi US $649 |
Cracked wheel. No potholes in Oregon, so seems to be a flawed wheel. |
| 92000 mi US $428 |
Spark plugs |
| 48608 mi US $289 |
replace mass air flow sensor(charged for part only. no labor) |
| 52000 mi US $2493 |
clutch and slave replaced. Intermediate Main Shaft (IMS) bearing upgraded (mod). RMS (Rear Mail Seal) renewed (OK, butdone while have access). GT-3 RS engine mounts installed (mod) shifter adjusted and transmission fluid changed |
| 96000 mi US $1891 |
front strut mounts and stabilizer links were replaced to fix rattle, 1424.36 windshield washer pump and switch assembly were replaced to fix intermittent problem, 467.01 |
| 101000 mi US $465 |
CV boot was replaced because it was cracked |
| 102000 mi US $1914 |
car running hotter than usual in very hot weather, radiator fans and relays were replaced, 1507.98 unable to switch between trip meter, mpg, temperature, etc. multifunction display column switch assembly was replaced, 406.07 |
| 104000 mi US $1002 |
The car was in for a minor adjustment to CV boot replaced earlier and mechanic noticed water pump was leaking. It was recommended that I have it replaced with an OEM part. The part was delayed, which is why the car was in the shop for 8 days. |
| 109000 mi US $3020 |
Front differential was leaking and making noise (gear whine). It was removed and rebuilt with new bearings and seals as well as a new viscous coupling. Parts were ordered from Germany, so the car was in the shop for a few weeks. |
| 125000 mi US $837 |
Control arm ball joint worn, making noise but not loose. Replaced passenger's side control arm. |
| 125000 mi US $3291 |
Clutch replaced due to wear. |
| 131400 mi US $212 |
Water leaking into vehicle near rear window, by the roof. Suspected sunroof drains clogged. Drains were cleared, but the leak remained. |
| 132500 mi US $829 |
Sunroof gasket replaced due to water leaking into cabin (sunroof drains cleared previously for this issue). Windshield cowl replaced due to cracked/broken part. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27780 mi $200 |
front sway bar links makes clunky noises. Bought parts and replaced DIY. No more noise. |
| 30160 mi $900 |
coolant pump noisy and leaking. Purchase pump and gasket from Stuttgart and DIY. Quite a straight forward job with tips from rennlist. |
| 31400 mi $300 |
Both doors takes a few pulls to open. Dismantled locks and found catch sticky, a bit of cleaning and greasing solved the problem. Also preventive replacement of serpentine belt and idle pulley & engine mounts. |
| 36260 mi $200 |
Replaced coolant tank. Noticed a bit of leakage, replace before it gets worst. |
| 65100 mi $1500 |
Front left absorber failed. Replaced with Bilstein B8 and Eibach sport springs. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 91140 mi €2750 |
I had the check engine light and a rough idle. First the coils and spark plugs were changed. This didn't fix the problem. The Porsche Centre replaced 6 valvelifters/tappets, problem solved ( eur 1.500 for labour + 1.400 for parts). |
| 106020 mi €350 |
2 coil packs and plugs changed |
| 106020 mi €350 |
Other four coilpacks + plugs |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 83000 mi US $1300 |
Fuel line leak. R/R fuel line and sender unit. |
| 40000 mi US $1100 |
Air/Oil separator replaced. |
| 40000 mi US $1140 |
Replaced battery which was about one year old with a new battery because existing battery would not hold charge more than 24 hours. New battery continued to loose charge and was replaced under warranty when new alternator installed. |
| 41900 mi US $195 |
Chronic loss of battery power if the car not used for 24 - 36 hours. The problem was determined to be caused by an after market radio drawing an excess of energy even with the car turned of and the alarm set. Fuse D8 removal solves issue. |
| 52000 mi US $4500 |
ims bearing, rear main bearing clutch |
| 54000 mi US $1000 |
Missing ground to license plate lighting, multiple lights bulbs replaced. Car was running hot and losing coolant quickly. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 66000 mi US $1300 |
new coolant expansion tank |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 7500 mi US $4400 |
Replace rear main seal on crankshaft (RMS) |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 91000 mi US $1400 |
auto trans oil pan has oil seepage. water pump seepage. muffler corroded. |
| 92000 mi US $550 |
Idler pulley failed. Alternator shaft bent when idler pulley failed. Replaced 2 idler, tensioner pulley, alternator and belt. |
| 92000 mi US $268 |
Creaking noise from front suspension. Balljoint loose. Lower control arm with balljoint replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $700 |
Metallic rattle from catalytic converter. |
| 96000 mi US $1100 |
Bent front right upper strut mount. Strut showing sign of wear (softness and wallowing).rear lower control arm balljoint squeak. Repaced all 4 corners strut/mount/bearing/springs, control arms, drop links, sway bar and bushings, toe links. |
| 97000 mi US $930 |
coolant leak from rear of engine cover plate. gasket replaced. Automatic trans fluid leak from electrical connector to conductor plate. |
| 98000 mi US $125 |
Rear spoiler rubber bellow cracked and torn due to movement and age.Replaced bellow with new oem part. |
| 63800 mi US $1500 |
two hoses replaced, small hole in each. coil pack had crack in it. while they were taking care of these problems I also had them replace the plugs and put in a new water pump and do a brake flush. Also replaced the serpentine belt. |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Convertible top bracket broke |
2001 Porsche 911
Engine not specified
| 82000 mi US $3000 |
Replace failed Air-oil separator |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 41540 mi C $1200 |
Water pump replacement. |
| 46500 mi €1500 |
Clutch, slave cylinder and accumulator replacement. |
| 47740 mi €2800 |
OEM ROW suspension softened, decided to upgrade coilovers. |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 99000 mi US $700 |
Shifter cable snapped |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
cooling resevoir cracked |
| 79900 mi US $1700 |
Replaced fuel pump. |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27280 mi A $250 |
Driver's door lock replaced |
| 28520 mi A $2500 |
Replace mufflers |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 102000 mi US $3000 |
Air-Oil Separator Cam-Shaft Covers Right rear axle seal |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $4000 |
had the water pump replaced as the shaft was beginning to fail. |
| 51000 mi US $1400 |
Heat in Houston has caused the plastic window to separate from the canvas. The original canvas top was replaced instead of just replacing window for 1/2 the cost. |
| 54000 mi US $1200 |
Fluid leak and oil change. The dealership said it's a transmission leak, but they couldn't determine where it was leaking due to gunk that had built up. They are going to keep it a couple of days to fix the problem. Need to take it back. Transmission fluid leak. Dealer was able to identify that the transmission pan was leaking. Didn't require replacing the pan, just gasket. That saved me ~$500. |
| 56000 mi US $150 |
Glue used in the seal in the front of the frame had aged and given out. Water was leaking over front passenger seat when it rained. |
2000 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 90000 mi US $4500 |
Camshaft actuator control repaired but may need a new ECS |
2000 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 91000 mi US $2500 |
One leaking rear shock. Replaced entire suspension with upgrade |
| 98000 mi US $600 |
Replaced winnow regulator |
2000 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 90200 mi US $800 |
Air-oil separator. Check engine light, engine hesitating. |
| 91000 mi US $200 |
Intake system leak. |
| 91000 mi US $200 |
A second unrelated intake system leak |
| 91000 mi US $2500 |
DME bad Convertible top not working |
1999.5 Porsche 911
Engine not specified
| 51600 mi US $2500 |
Metal in oil filter, IMS bearing failing |
1999 Porsche 911
Engine not specified
| 79000 mi US $2000 |
Overheating; water pump was replaced. Alarm, central locking, rear defroster, dome light all non-functional. |
| 86000 mi US $600 |
Refinished wheels |
| 55000 mi US $1300 |
Rattling from lower left of engine. Failing water pump bearing. Replaced pump and since they were in the neighborhood, the thermostat and serpentine belt as well. |
1999 Porsche 911 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 59200 mi US $120 |
Replaced battery. |
| 68000 mi US $320 |
Align sunroof, refinish curb rashed wheel. Other minor fixes. |
| 79000 mi US $1000 |
Sunroof |
1999 Porsche 911 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 74000 mi US $2000 |
ac compressor out and replace with dryer front brake rotors replace. |
1995 Porsche 911 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 78000 mi US $2000 |
Fuel pump failed, transmission, clutch linkage failure. Rank and pinion steering discovered to have a small leak. |
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