2003 Porsche Boxster Problems and Repair Histories
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2003 Porsche Boxsters for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Porsche Boxster problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2003 Porsche Boxster problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2003 Porsche Boxster problems and repair histories that follow it.
Porsche Boxster Reliability through March 31, 2013
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 | |
| 2003 | Porsche Boxster | 28 Boxsters, 8.9 months of data per Boxster, average 51900 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.48 |
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2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | Clutch micro switch failed intermitently |
| Nov | 2010 | 56000 | 1100 | 60K maintenance (paid by owner). cv boots replaced. belt tensioner paid by cpo |
| Jan | 2011 | 59000 | 1100 | Check Engine Light |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | replaced front lower control arms (trailing arm, wishbone) (covered by CPO) | |
| Jun | 2009 | 1422 | replaced left front upper strut mount bearing, replaced inner and outer cv boots | |
| Jul | 2009 | 577 | replaced beverage holder ($500), new soft-top tension cable ($77) | |
| Sep | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 35000 | 140000 | engine seized. intermediate shaft broken. pistons and valves broken thermostat would not open. engine overheated to 213c. |
| Aug | 2012 | 46000 | 500 | replace all four cv joint boots, balance front tires |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 41000 | 2400 | Rear main seal (RMS) leaking again. Replacing the RMS requires removing the engine. This cost $1,200 in labor and $20 in parts. The alternator also went out, cost $500 to replace. Suspension boots and spark plugs were also replaced. |
| Porsche Boxster in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 82000 | 0 | Intermediate shaft went through the engine. New engine shipped from Germany. |
| Jul | 2010 | 83000 | 0 | Ignition switch. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 68 | Condensation on coolant tank. Replaced cap and bleeder assembly myself. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 1040 | Replaced Rear main seal---warranty | |
| Apr | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Water Pump Replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 33300 | 347 | Rear main seal replaced. Clutch bearing replaced. Extended warranty doesn't cover clutch parts. Horn replaced. Passenger window regulator replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 37300 | 100 | CV Boots replaced Brake fluid leak fixed |
| Dec | 2012 | 41000 | 1435 | Fluid leak on seal. rear wheel bearing |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 54000 | 200 | Drivers door latch failed causing failure of window drop-down function to clear convertible top. |
| Dec | 2011 | 77000 | 800 | CV joint boots were torn. Elected to replace both half shafts which cost slightly more than replacing only the boots. Rebuilt transmission, replaced clutch pressure plate, clutch disc, rear main seal, flywheel |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 1600 | RMS leak fixed | |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Front Hood Prop cylinders Replaced faulty radiator cap |
| Nov | 2012 | 36700 | 45 | Replaced 4 torn CV boots |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Prince Edward Island, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 21080 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 21980 | 471 | serp. pull serp. belt washer, bolt |
| Mar | 2013 | 40300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 46000 | 180 | Convertible top came loose in back (obviously previous dumb DIY). Top resettled under rubber seal, glued. |
| Jan | 2011 | 48000 | 956 | Top not closing.Mounting rear main top bow for push rod fr. transmission broken off. L/R pushrods bent. Sent for welding: mounting ear + 2 other cracks.Reinstalled bow/top, replacing L/R pushrods, 1 bushing + pushrod sleeve. |
| Aug | 2011 | 52000 | 538 | Driver's window hitting top when closing. Driver's window regulator replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 54000 | 289 | New switch required for headlights. Only fog lights worked. Check engine light on, evidently due to faulty seal on gas cap. |
| Apr | 2012 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 27000 | 100 | Steering was making squeaking noise when turning corners. Problem was not fixed by dealer before selling me the car. Dealer replaced part, but it still squeaks a little. |
| Feb | 2011 | 29000 | 600 | Owner noticed a noisy rattle early in January. Mechanic diagnosed it as a water pump problem and replaced it. |
| Jul | 2012 | 53000 | 500 | time for new brakes - worn out |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 54300 | 2200 | Water pump, constant burning smell in exhaust, panel lights constantly come on -- check engine, airbags, emissions -- some go off after a few months. Faulty panel?Need emissions check/engine lite on.Completely taken apart & put back.Problems |
| Apr | 2013 | 58000 | 2900 | Check engine light for PO491 and PO492 - emissions = $900. Assumed oil leak. Took car apart. Found nothing. $2,000. Water pump = $900. The car is now for sale. Repairs are too expensive. Put 7K on it since I bought it with no dash lights on. |
| Porsche Boxster in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 31000 | 1900 | I had the Intermediate Shaft Bearing assembly replaced to prevent the well-documented and known problem with the 986 engine. The extended warranty company refused to pay, calling it an 'upgrade' rather than a 'repair'. |
| Dec | 2011 | 32000 | 397 | Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed vacuum reservoir and damaged the oil drain plug so an unnecessary oil change was done. I distrusted the dealer and thought it was a commission scam. Only reset warning light, no problem now. Bad dealer! |
| Apr | 2012 | 32000 | 400 | Vacuum accumulator had to be replaced because it failed and triggered the CEL. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 94860 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 94860 | 25 | Replace Heater flap valve foam |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 83000 | 150 | emission (fuel vapor) control valve for fuel tank failed. |
| Porsche Boxster in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 40 | ignition switch replacement; bought switch on-line and replaced it myself | |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 16000 | 664 | Cracked coolant reservoir replaced. Serpentine belt replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 35000 | 55 | Replace bad orange LCD display for heater / AC control module. DIY repair to remove control module,disassemble display, and insert new LCD ordered through internet |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2005 | 0 | Foot rest replaced | |
| Feb | 2005 | 0 | Sealing ring F cranks again | |
| Apr | 2005 | 0 | Defective connector fuel pump | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Bleeder O-Ring | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Cooling tank cap replaced | |
| Mar | 2010 | 56420 | 0 | Front motor mount |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 55000 | 1500 | Leaking RMS and IMS seals both replaced under warranty. Owner replaced worn clutch and flywheel both worn beyond repair or resurfacing. |
| Dec | 2009 | 57000 | 500 | Rear spoiler had to be replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 26000 | 600 | Bad Wheel bearing |
| Aug | 2011 | 41000 | 750 | motor for window was replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 57000 | 100 | Temperature regulator broke |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 50000 | 300 | Took car in for oil change, replaced serpentine belt and water pump, and R&R oil pan for small leak. |
| Mar | 2012 | 55000 | 900 | Routine maintenance: oil change, new brake rotors, pads, bleed brakes, new spark plugs, and upgrade to a short shifer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 44300 | 210 | Turn signal switch broken. Ordered new part on the internet and replaced it myself. |
| Aug | 2012 | 48000 | 3000 | Replaced Clutch, throughout bearing etc. Also replaced rear engine seal. $1600. Steering rack leaking. Had to be replaced. $1400. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 20000 | 1600 | IMS replaced with LN Engineering ceramic bearing unit, no mechanical issue. Service performed due to info I heard about regarding catastrophic engine failure. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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