2000 Porsche Boxster Problems and Repair Histories

Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	50000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	51000	300	Third time for mass air sensor. Tired of fixing it. Now driving with the check engine light on.
Sep	2011	52000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	64000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	65000	200	O2 sensor throwing code, after replacement still throws code.
Oct	2010	70000	90	O2 sensors failed. Replaced and turned off CEL with OBD software.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	41000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	48000	0	Tech noted cracked CV boots, will be repaired prior to running car this spring
Apr	2011	48300	800	Had the CV boots replaced, both axles
Jun	2011	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	85000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	89000	1954	Leaking water pump was replaced. tie rods damaged thermostat replaced due to concern it was not functioning properly.
Jan	2011	91000	290	oil tube cracked and leaking. Tube replaced.
Mar	2011	91000	0	Sold car in March. No mechanical problems, but rear window was starting to tear away from the canvas.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	88000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	89000	120	Air Oil Seperater failed causing oil to enter intake manifold causing smoke out the tailpipe
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	68820		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	76240	2169	plastic rear window cracked on convertible top; replaced entire top with upgraded after market kit
Mar	2013	85560		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	103000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	110000	1300	rear struts

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	42000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	45000	500	inner right side cv joint and boot replaced. outer right side boot replaced.

 

Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	58000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	59000	500	Vacuum leak due to cracked hoses.
Dec	2009	66000	400	Water pump replaced. Independent Porsche mechanic replaced for only parts cost because he had replaced water pump 18 months ago and it should not have failed, so he ate the labor.  Also replaced some roof mechanism parts.
Apr	2011	76000	500	oil leak onto catalytic converter, due to decayed spark plug tube seals. Parts were replaced.
Sep	2011	79000	0	Window regulator failure.
Sep	2012	84000	350	Window regulator failed
Mar	2013	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	58000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	59000	8	Ignition switch failed and left the car in the "On" position regardless of whether or not key was removed. Porsche wanted $1100. I purchased the part on Autohasz.com for 8$ and installed in roughly 45 minutes.
May	2011	62000	1200	A/C compressor failed- compressor was replaced and system was recharged Replaced Emergency brake shoes and springs in the back left wheel. Spring had broken which caused vibrations and noises. Because of this, the rear shoe was not held in properly and needed replaced. Not a major repair.
Sep	2011	62000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	12000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	15000	350	Replacement of seals that keep oil out of fuel mixture.
Jul	2010	18000	0	Rear view mirror came loose & needed to be reattached.
Mar	2013	28000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in France
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	60140		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	60760	0	Unusual exhaust noise when idle or low rev Problem came from heat shield around catalytic converter tube. Removed heat shield.
Aug	2009	62000	420	Replaced 3 CV joint boots which were damaged
May	2011	69440	1000	AC not working due to refrigerant leakage in condensers
Aug	2012	74180	2800	Oil leak at RMS (Rear Main Seal). Requires removal of transmission & flywheel to be changed. Replaced clutch at the same time.
Mar	2013	75640		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	39000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	42000	48	plastic end of ignition switch failed - cracked
Nov	2009	43300	0	Rain water was soaking the driver's side carpet by leaking past the inner membrane of driver's side door.
Sep	2010	47000	0	Check engine light; fault code was for faulty Mass Air Flow Sensor; sensor cleaned and replaced and codes cleared Inner and Outer CV Joint boots on both driver side and passenger sid were torn; All boots replaced and CV joints repacked.
Aug	2011	52500	600	Vibration and noise from driver's side front wheel. Mechanic diagnosed bad wheel bearing. Repair was completed without issues.
Mar	2013	64000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	29000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	30000	1000	Crack in the coolant reservoir, losing coolant.
Jun	2009	30000	100	Ignition key switch went out
Sep	2009	35000	750	Alternator had to be replaced.
May	2011	43000	650	air-water separator
Sep	2011	45000	2000	Rear Main Seal
Dec	2011	46000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	71000		First odometer entry
May	2012	71000	1000	passenger airbag sensor needed replacing. harness and airbag need replacing.

 

Porsche Boxster in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	53000		First odometer entry
May	2010	54700	1500	Water pump blew at track.
Jul	2010	55300	1000	Power top motor went out.
Jul	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Delaware, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	66000		First odometer entry
May	2011	67000	0	pulleys tensioners and belt
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	80000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	89000	1000	Air Oil Separator (AOS)failed, AOS replaced.Spark plugs fouled, replaced.
Sep	2011	89000	1600	front control arm replaced.  started making very loud screech every 3rd start. starter replaced. thermostat stuck, engine overheated.
Oct	2011	89000	800	losing coolant, water pump removal revealed impeller fins worn off.
Dec	2011	91000	200	Could not open right side (passenger) door. Neither outside nor inside door handle would open door. Replaced electric lock mechanism also had to replace connector cable for inside door handle and plastic connector clip for outside handle.
Apr	2012	92300	200	Remove & repair drivers side lock cylinder. remove and replace electric lock assembly, drivers side.
Mar	2013	97000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	54000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	54000	200	replace ignition switch
Jan	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	43000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	45000	0	Rear view mirror fell off. Dealer reattached mirror at no cost.
May	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007		90	cam sensor bank 1 replaced; reset CEL.
Nov	2007		20	coolant overflow bottle cap [update to current style]
Mar	2013	188000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	106000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	113000	280	CEL with P1128 and P1130. Replaced AOS (Air Oil Separator) to resolve.
Mar	2013	166000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Spain
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	65100		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	65720	400	Water pump replaced radiator overfill tank, hoses replaced.
Sep	2009	68820	800	Rear suspension was bad. Replaced with better then OEM parts.
Aug	2011	71300	0	Check engine light appeared after exhaust backfired and lost power and compression in 2nd gear. Filled gas tank full with premium gas of 98 octane. Car ran good again but check engine light still on. Mechanic cleaned sensor for free.
Mar	2013	73160		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	53000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	56000	270	Mass Air Flow sensor- Problem diagnosed by dealer at no charge. Repaired by owner, approx. repair cost $270.
Nov	2009	59000	580	Replaced cracked coolant tank.
Apr	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	53000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	53000	400	passenger side window regulator replaced.
Jul	2012	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	66000		First odometer entry
May	2010	69300	120	Replaced Engine mount DIY
Nov	2010	73000	300	AOS failed: 200$ Power steering hose broke
Dec	2010	73000	600	Changed wheel bearing
Aug	2011	77000	200	Replace Oil Filler tube
Feb	2012	80300	300	Oil filler tube broke. After repair still leaks.
Mar	2013	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	70000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	71000	500	Cracked coolant over-flow tank was diagnosed and replaced. owner bought part at dealer, $326. installed by independent shop $150
Oct	2010	75000	118	Air-Oil Separator was the cause of the previous 'squeal'. AOS failure a common problem with this car, this age and mileage. repaired by owner
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	72000		First odometer entry
May	2010	73000	2000	engine warning light
Oct	2011	93000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	68000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	69000	0	Air Oil Separator Failure
Apr	2010	69000	700	Water pump replacement
Jun	2010	71000	540	Failed inner universal joint
Nov	2010	75000	0	Waterpump replaced earlier this year was leaking. Shop replaced under warranty.
Jun	2011	82000	1200	Leaking coolant reservoir was replaced.
Aug	2011	83000	770	Convertible top stopped operating. Replaced cable and top transmission.
Jan	2012	84300	50	Windshield washer failed to operate dure to kink in pump tube , required new grommet in firewall.
Mar	2013	94000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	88000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	89000	1100	water pump was making noise, bearing/pump replaced
Sep	2011	99000	1200	front ball joint worn. Bal joint repaired and front end aligned. Tires worn so they were replaced also.
Mar	2013	110000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	34000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	34000	2400	Coolant bottle failed, dumped more than 50% of coolant in rear trunk and on garage floor. Did NOT happen while in motion. No engine damage. Vehicle was returned to me with a big dent in the door also. Fixed by dealer at no charge.
Sep	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	31000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	34000	50	Window came off track
Jul	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	42000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	47000	300	Coolant reservoir.
Aug	2010	47000	300	CEL codes.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	83000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	94000	125	Horn would sound for no apparent reason. Replaced airbag retaining frame, fuse, and horn.
Oct	2010	98000	475	Bad horns Leaking spark plug tubes
May	2011	103000	1250	water pump failed
Feb	2012	117000	2750	Replaced struts and shocks front and back
Sep	2012	124000	1800	Air oil separator failed - needed to be replaced. Fouled spark plugs also need to be replaced, not yet done. Found all four O2 sensors had also failed.
Mar	2013	132000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	91000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	102000	700	Battery terminal came loose, fried the alternator, had to replace the alternator,
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Hong Kong, China
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	39060		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	42160	4000	Regular service discovered MAF faulty and needed replacing. Replaced front/rear trunk gas struts. Replaced front spring struts. Replaced oil filler neck.
Jun	2011	46500		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	95000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	96000	789	upper control arm
Apr	2010			Most recent odometer entry.