2002 Porsche Boxster Problems and Repair Histories
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Porsche Boxster Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Porsche Boxster | 29 Boxsters, 10.0 months of data per Boxster, average 59300 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.62 |
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2002 Porsche Boxster
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| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 65000 | 2000 | Alternator went out |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 45000 | 200 | Ignition switch (electrical) and steering column lock failed. Replaced entire switch/lock assembly. |
| May | 2012 | 56300 | 250 | Mechanical failure of ignition switch - would not release key properly. Replaced entire electrical/mechanical ignition switch assembly. |
| Dec | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 62000 | 300 | Replaced rear lower control arms due to bad bushing in the driver's side. The $300 repair does not include the necessary alignment after repair completed. |
| Jun | 2011 | 67000 | 170 | Clutch slave cylinder replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 69000 | 1 | Driver's window regulator had a broken fitting where a cable enters the power window motor. Rather than purchase a new regulator, I fabricated a new fitting. |
| Feb | 2012 | 73000 | 703 | Replaced Clutch Plate, disc, throwout bearing. As a precaution, the IMS bearing, flywheel and rear main seal were replaced as well. |
| Apr | 2012 | 75000 | 850 | Replaced the cam housing seals as they were dripping oil onto the exhaust manifolds below. |
| May | 2012 | 76000 | 490 | Replaced water pump. |
| Sep | 2012 | 78000 | 676 | Coolant expansion tank cracked, leaking coolant into trunk. |
| Dec | 2012 | 81000 | 370 | Air/oil separator broke, spewing a cloud of smoke Q couldn't have duplicated in James Bond's Aston Martin on his best day. |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 62500 | 470 | Replaced convertible top for cracks in plastic rear window. |
| Jan | 2012 | 67300 | 404 | Worn rear trailing arm bushings caused a rattle. Replaced arms. |
| Dec | 2012 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 36000 | 3300 | Oil leak---RMS replaced. Upon disassembly for Problem 1(RMS), mechanic said flywheel wobbly and clutch worn. Had both replaced. IMS Retrofit--LN Engineering IMS bearing kit installed preventatively. Original bearing found to be in good condition. |
| Sep | 2011 | 41000 | 750 | Airbag warning light. Diagnose problem. Order seatbelt buckle and wiring harness. Driver seat heater not functioning. Heater element ordered. Parts installed - seatbelt buckle and wiring harness. Driver seat heater element installed. |
| Aug | 2012 | 44700 | 30 | Ignition switch mushy, would not return to run position. Part ordered online and replaced by me. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 78000 | 300 | Coolant pump seal failure - replaced pump. Replaced thermostat and serpentine belt. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 57000 | 40 | Broken cable for cab top |
| Apr | 2011 | 60000 | 300 | Check Engine Light came on, ran scan, showed mass Air flow Sensor, bought new sensor and installed. 20 minute job, total cost of part $300. All OK Now! |
| May | 2011 | 60000 | 25 | Ignition key stuck in lock. When able to forcefully remove, some of the accessories stayed on and drain battery overnight. Ordered new electrical part that plugs into rear of dash lock $25, and installed myself, problem solved. |
| Aug | 2011 | 60000 | 100 | Faulty (removeable) Faceplate on Porsche Becker Radio. Replaced same with one (like new) fron Ebay! Worked Perfectly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2003 | 0 | rear main seal | |
| Jun | 2004 | 0 | rear main seal rear drivers side wheel bearing valve cover gasket leak | |
| Sep | 2004 | 0 | rear main seal, passenger window regulator | |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | valve cover gasket oil leak, convertable top tear | |
| Jun | 2008 | 100 | both rear cv joint replacement, oil leak horn replacement | |
| Aug | 2009 | 61000 | 9000 | valve sticking, timing chain failure motor mount failure IMS failure |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 19700 | 54 | Alternator voltage regulator needed replacement. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 99200 | 2600 | main seal, clutch and bearing seal |
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | Transmission is currently being REPLACED after it spent 7 weeks in shop being torn down and re-built 4/18/09 to 7/6/09. Problem with shifting was not corrected despite another stay with dealer for 1 week 7/12 to 7/19/09. They now will replace it. |
| Jul | 2010 | 42000 | 898 | Ignition switch (mechanical tumbler) died, so car could not reliably be started, and lights did not work when running. Ignition switch module replaced (part was $525). Also oil change and brake fluid replacement. |
| Aug | 2010 | 43000 | 1580 | First Catalytic converter on bank 1 was failing. As this is one piece with the headers, headers were replaced as well. Part cost $1295 |
| May | 2011 | 45000 | 1087 | Leaking power steering reservoir. 6 hours labor at $119/hr plus parts |
| May | 2012 | 49500 | 637 | Fuel level sender in gas tank stopped working. Diagnosed as faulty, and replaced. 1 trip to dealer for diagnosis (1 hour) and 1 trip for replacement after waiting 1 week for parts ($305). Works fine now. |
| Sep | 2012 | 50500 | 197 | Power steering pump reservoir again developed a leak while at the track (Watkins Glen). As it had been replaced previously 1 year ago, dealer replaced it under parts warranty. I paid for installation of underdrive pulley to prevent this. |
| Apr | 2013 | 52000 | 1120 | Power steering high pressure lines to steering rack leaking. Needed to be replaced. |
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 72000 | 700 | Replaced starter |
| Dec | 2010 | 83000 | 1000 | Hose to water pump ruptured. Will replace water pump also since original is on borrows time at 83k miles. |
| Feb | 2011 | 83000 | 2700 | Steering pump replaced. Possibly related to track use, as this places more stress on the pump. Installed underdrive pulley with new pumpt to reduce chance this will happen again. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 55000 | 300 | CV boots needed to be replaced |
| Oct | 2009 | 59000 | 19 | Headlight replacement |
| Nov | 2009 | 59000 | 700 | Cracked Expansion Tank |
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | 240 | The Air Oil Separator failed and was replaced. |
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 68000 | 500 | Water pump replacement Replaced oxygen sensors |
| Dec | 2009 | 71000 | 225 | Replaced alternator Replaced wiper motor |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 56000 | 300 | LF wheel bearing replaced |
| May | 2010 | 57000 | 25 | Replaced Change Over Valve to eliminate 1411 and 0410 OBD codes. Actually found broken vacuum pipe and fixed it too at no cost. |
| Nov | 2010 | 60000 | 100 | Symptom was intermittent low beam headlight operation. Diagnosed with help from PedrosBoard.com and determined problem was light switch. Replaces switch myself with instructions from Pedrosgarage.com |
| May | 2011 | 63000 | 400 | Check Engine Light with Codes 0410 and 1411 indicating a problem with the air injection system. Mechanic replaced vacuum tank and cut over valve. |
| Jun | 2011 | 64000 | 25 | Replaced brake light switch by brake pedal. 2 hours to diagnose and replace the switch. Part cost $25. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 57660 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 63240 | 1200 | Car had major service and new brake pads all round |
| Nov | 2010 | 66960 | 600 | Alternator needed to be replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 110360 | 2000 | pads and rotors |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 79360 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 79980 | 10 | Replaced five tail light bulbs. Took about ten minutes per side. |
| Jun | 2011 | 82460 | 125 | Vacuum leak, hose cracked. Easy repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88660 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Replaced Engine (IMS Failed) | |
| Sep | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 200 | repair broken pop out cup holder | |
| Oct | 2010 | 85000 | 4500 | AIR OIL SEPERATOR FAILED. CAR BLEW GOBS OF SMOKE AND HYDROLOCKED THE MOTOR. Also had the IMS bearing replaced as a preventive measure. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 105000 | 75 | check engine light showed intake leak. Visual inspection discovered cracked vacume tube which goes from the intake manifold to the brake booster. |
| Jul | 2011 | 123000 | 100 | Replaced AOS separater |
| Porsche Boxster in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 51000 | 0 | Cracks were found in the exhaust manifold covered under factory waranty by the 8 year/80,000 emissions warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 42000 | 125 | brake job |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 23000 | 8 | Ignition switch no longer dependable. Replacedvwith audi part as recommended on forums. |
| Mar | 2012 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Slovenia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 75640 | 0 | Replaced 2 headlight bulbs. Fixed a rattle in the exhaust (heat shield.) |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 1000 | Replaced alternator | |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | 4500 | My ims bearing was leaking due to the flange. The bearing was in good condition though also replaced. The starter was making noise. The thermostat was causing the car to run a little warmer. The water pump was slightly worn, but still fine. Preventively replaced Clutch, air oil seperator, two tensioners. 60k service. Transmission fluid. Oil. Coolant. Brake fluid. SS brake lines. Performance I'd pulley. |
| Porsche Boxster in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 100 | Headlight switch | |
| Sep | 2009 | 44000 | 15 | electrical connector for ignition switch |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 71000 | 1000 | Rattling noise from engine. Water pump and belt tensioners broken/worn out. Replaced water pump, thermostat. Replaced tensioners. Belt was replaced recently. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 29000 | 200 | Replaced outer tie rod ends |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 39060 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 39680 | 125 | Car would not start occasionally. After 10 mins of just sitting there, the car would start. It was found that the clutch switch was defective and was replaced at the dealer. |
| Jul | 2011 | 40580 | 400 | Was just a brake job, changed the pads, no other issues. |
| Aug | 2011 | 41540 | 680 | Changed passenger window regulator and brake pads. Still love the car. |
| Oct | 2011 | 41740 | 800 | Replaced the transfer case seal. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2003 | 0 | Rear Main Seal replaced under warranty due to oil leak. | |
| Nov | 2010 | 60000 | 0 | Rear main seal had a very slight leak; replaced under third-party extended warranty before warranty expires in December. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 48000 | 2800 | Engine rear main seal leak. Replace rear main seal, LN engineering IMS bearing upgrade, clutch work + transmission input shaft seal. Brake/clutch fluid flush. Air to oil separator replacement. Replace all tubes (leak) + all 6 spark plug |
| May | 2011 | 49000 | 400 | Rear window cracked. The plastic gets old and brittle. It was colder night (temperature was around 55F) and I opened the top. My keyless entry remote also does not work (pretty common issue with the circuit board inside the key fob goes bad). I have no plan on fixing them (dealer want $250 per key and $95 to program it). |
| Apr | 2012 | 49700 | 3266 | Replace water pump, thermostat. Front engine mount rubber cracked. Brake rotors and pads replacement. High pitch noise from left rear wheel bearing. |
| Jul | 2012 | 51000 | 300 | Right rear wheel bearing replaced |
| Aug | 2012 | 51500 | 450 | Front left wheel bearing noise. engine oil filler tube leak.engine does not idle properly. |
| Oct | 2012 | 52000 | 2400 | Front end made clunking noise. Upper strut mounts were bad. Replaced strut mounts, struts, control arms, track arms, tie rods, drop links for all 4 corners. |
| Apr | 2013 | 53000 | 1060 | Convertible tension cable jammed to its rail. Top did not close properly. Water leak due to gap between rail and tension cable. |
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 57000 | 350 | AC leaking drain water. Dealer charged just to look at the problem. I told what the problem was still charged. Got rid of the car an hour later. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 57000 | 600 | A/C system shutting down on moderate acceleration Clattering noise on rough pavement Tech noticed water pump leaking Water pump replaced cured leak Added refrigerant, replaced low speed fan and low speed fan relay |
| Oct | 2010 | 59000 | 3000 | Taken in for headlight adjustment, observed RMS/IMS oil leak. Teardown revealed IMS leak, worn clutch Replaced RMS with factory part, replaced IMS with LN Engineering Retrofit Kit, replaced clutch (wear item), replaced case half screws |
| Apr | 2012 | 64300 | 0 | Power mirrors did not work. Checked fuse and appeared good. Pulled switch and tested. Voltage present under no load. When switch plugged in, voltage dropped. Pulled fuse to inspect and found corroded tabs. Replaced fuse, mirrors fixed. |
| Jun | 2012 | 65000 | 6 | Convertible top would not close. Diagnosed to handbrake switch. Replaced switch. |
| Dec | 2012 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 37000 | 1800 | New struts,strut mounts,bump stops,boots.Tires balanced,4 wheel alignment |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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