2005 Porsche Boxster Problems and Repair Histories

Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	32860		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	33480	0	Catastrophic engine failure believed to be IMS-Intermediate Shaft failure. New crate engine to be installed at Porsche's expense. Without vehicle for two weeks.
Mar	2013	47740		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	45000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	55000	100	Air Oil Separator. Car was smoking profusely and smelled of burning oil. Works fine now.

 

Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	17000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	18000	2100	Scheduled maintenance, First set of 4 new Bridgestone tires, Oil,Lube & filter, Wiper blades, head light adjustment.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	31620		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	34720	1000	Real main seal leak, not yet fixed.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	12000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	13000	477	Got "system fault-visit workshop" message due to cleaning headlight covers with microfiber towel.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	36000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	41000	0	Check engine light came on. Dealer determined the carbon canister was leaking, ordered part and reset light.  The carbon canister was replaced under extended warranty with no out-of-pocket costs.
Sep	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in South Africa
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	22320		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	31160	0	water pump disintegration
Mar	2013	43400		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	24000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	27000	250	broken push-rod end caps on convertible top.
Jun	2012	29000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	28000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	29000	100	Fuel pump went out. Replaced under extended warranty. Front compartment ECU. Probably caused from cleaning the front headlight. Dealer reset the codes.
Mar	2012	36000	350	Oil leak from the hose that goes into the air oil separator. O ring replaced.
Aug	2012	38700	100	Window would not go down fast enough when the door was being opened.
Mar	2013	44000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	40000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	47000	600	A/C recharge. Brake pads.
Dec	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	19000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	21000	0	Faulty latch in rear hatch causes "rear lid open" warning to be displayed even when lid was completely closed. Latch was replaced. Mechanic noticed that water pump was broken when I took the car in for another reason. The water pump was replaced under warranty. Motor that pushes convertible top was broken. There are two in the car, so the top was still working but just not well. The mechanic noticed the problem when a different problem was being fixed. Motor replaced under warranty.
Oct	2011	25700	0	Dealer replaced driver seat belt mechanism (belt would no longer retract). Covered by warranty despite warranty ending 3 months ago.
Mar	2013	36000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	38000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	52000	0	Clutch pedal was high... replaced clutch
Mar	2013	52000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	61000		First odometer entry
May	2010	64000	45	Top Push rod end replaced because of loose trim interference contact.
Mar	2013	86000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	35000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	40000	0	Check Engine light, needed to replace a flap that effected the emission. Car is a CPO and it was fully covered.
Oct	2010	42000	0	Roof not closing perfectly within the frame. Took a couple of visits and some new parts for the closure to fix the problem.
Nov	2010	42000	0	After numerous attempts they could not repair the roof. Dealer installed a brand new top and all new hardware at no cost. All covered under the warranty.
Aug	2011	46300	0	Replaced 2 vent louvres
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	26660		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	26660	0	IMS Failure...Blown Engine
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	31000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	32000	0	Air conditioning didn't blow cold air. Dealer replaced A/C relay under CPO warranty.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	19840		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	23520	568	Replaced rods (two) that push open the convertible top. These have been prone to break.
Apr	2011	27900		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	16000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	21000	0	Radiator fans inoperative. Radiator fan control modual and one (of two) fan motor replaced.
Jan	2012	32700	150	Replaced Battery
Mar	2013	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	27000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	27000	0	Clutch trashed with less than 27K miles. Repair estimate $1900+. I am 63 years young & don't drive this car hard. I am so PO'd with Porsche that I've parked the car & am considering the purchase of a more reliable sports car... maybe a Corvette.
Sep	2010	30000	0	Top didn't properly retract or deploy.
Jan	2011	31300	135	Top didn't properly retract or deploy again.
Mar	2011	32000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	43000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	44000	0	front sensor replaced under warranty top broken.
Jul	2009	47000	0	front trunk light not working. after getting car back from dealer, abs and check engine lights on. dealer kept car additional day, reflashed computer, and problem fixed.
Nov	2009	48700	0	Repaired water pump under warranty
Dec	2010	59000	375	AOS failed. Parts ordered and repair done.
Feb	2012	65700	800	Passenger seat stopped working and would not move.
Mar	2013	72000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	27000		First odometer entry
May	2011	29000	400	rear main seal had to be replaced
Jun	2011	30000	350	broken shift linkage
Mar	2012	37000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	7000		First odometer entry
May	2011	8700	300	driver's electric seat switch broken rear stretch cord supporting ragtop broke
Dec	2012	11000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	21000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	23000	0	Replaced O-RING on suction oil pump for cylinders 4-6.
Apr	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	37820		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	40300	250	Convertible top when closing did not fit in channel on both sides. One side push rod for main bow replaced (broken) and other side adjusted
May	2013	44640	100	Convertible pushrod broken and replaced. This is the second time this repair was done since I have owned the car, this time on the driver side, previously passenger side. This appears to be a weak part,otherwise car has been extra reliable.

 

Porsche Boxster in Delaware, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	49000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	50000	0	The mechanism that moves convertible top open and shut has broken 4 times. All repaired under warranty. Now warranty is up. It is a small white plastic piece with a ball on the end or tip. Working find now, but do not know how long it will operate.
Apr	2010	57300	290	Replaced spring in oil pump and drained and replaced oil and filter.
Oct	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007		0	Convertible top guideline (to keep top stretched across metal frame) broke. Dealer repaired.
Sep	2007		0	Driver's window would not go all the way up when top closed. Would go to top and then retract 1/2 way. Had to special order part. Replaced window motor. Gave me a new Boxster as a loaner over the weekend.
Aug	2009	19000	500	Faulty oil seal. Dealer had to pull transmission to fix. Warranty had expired 6 weeks earlier so Porsche gave 75/25 goodwill repair.
Dec	2012	31000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009		0	Failed cat - replaced under Warranty. Exhaust Manifold - Replaced Under Warranty.

 

Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	11160		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	15500	2600	As preventative measure had IMS bearing replaced with LN Eng. ceramic hybrid. Had RMS replaced at same time.
Mar	2013	17360		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009		432	Convertible top linkage repair
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009		7000	valve lifter failed causing abnormal engine sound. was able to drive to the dealer. the engine was rebuilt by porshe, $7,000 labor, $7,000 parts. Porsche paid for parts
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010		1093	Yearly Service. Replaced battery. Low Horn replaced. Fixed passenger side window switch - window did not drop when opening doors. Replaced brake fluid and cabin filter. Still under Porsche Certified Warranty.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	14000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	19000	350	convertible top cable broke and was replaced.
Mar	2013	19000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	62000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	59000	0	Door switch the keep window down till door is closed lost the cam follower that makes it function.
Mar	2013	53000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	38000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	51300	2006	While driving at a low speed, the engine suddenly had a rattling sound like a rock in a tin can. Intermediate shaft failure. 10 months past the warranty, Porsche provided a new engine for free, I had to pay for labor.
May	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	35000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	38000	75	Slight knock from left front when going over bumps. Diagnosed and replaced worn left front "Tie-Bars".
Mar	2011	52000	75	Replaced window regulators in both windows. Replaced front hood emergency latch servo motor.
Oct	2011	58000	75	Air Oil Separator failed. Replaced under extended warranty. Normal operation restored.
Nov	2011	59000	150	RMS as a result of previous AOS failure. Also replaced clutch, throw out bearing and IMS bearing as preventative maintenance.  Headlight switch also failed. Amount indicated paid is only for RMS and headlight switch repair. Replaced Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
Jul	2012	67300	200	Replaced Motor and Transmission Mounts
Sep	2012	70000	75	Replaced water pump
Mar	2013	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	30000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	35000	140	Return spring/bracket on gas filler flap on fender broke. Brake light (bulb) burned out.
Dec	2010	45000	48	Replaced passenger side brake light.
Aug	2011	51000	620	Convertible top linkage failed.  Front trunk release switch failed.
Sep	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	49000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	50000	0	RMS (rear main seal) - need I say more ?
Oct	2011	73000	700	nyet. Just fixed the oil leak with a rubber/silicone camshaft seal.
Mar	2012	81000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	33000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	37000	0	Seat belt tensioner would not release
Oct	2009	40000	120	Convertible top needed adjusting to close properly.
Sep	2010	48000	40	AC condensation drain blocked.
May	2011	52000	200	Convertible top needed to be adjusted.
Mar	2013	62000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	20460		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	20460	10000	engine failure..due to 1 cam lifter collapsing..premature wear..destroying lifter camshaft oil pumpos etc etc..still waiting for parts after 4 weeks
Mar	2013	26660		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	39000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	40000	0	Exterior A pillar trim had faded
Feb	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008		0	Bolt holding idler pulley onto engine broke off. Belt flew off leaving car undriveable. Required roadside assistance (CPO warranty).
Sep	2008		0	Repaired convertible top mechanism
Nov	2010		0	Replaced rear main seal and intermediate shaft bearing cover.
Apr	2011	47700	0	Occasional oil smoke from exhaust upon a cold start.
Jun	2011	49000	300	Airbag controller had to be replaced, only a couple of days out-of-warranty. Porsche paid for part ($700), I paid labor ($300). Warning light went on about a year ago, but dealer couldn't find problem.
Mar	2013	61000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	32000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	53000	0	Water Pump was making noises and required replacement. Covered by certified warranty.
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	30000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	33500	0	Broken air vent, part ordered
Feb	2011	34000	0	Replaced broken vent Brake pedal firm on startup, a change from baseline
Aug	2011	35700	0	Significant smoke on startup. I had found engine oil overfilled. Showed dealer video, was told "they all do that" and nothing is wrong, but overfilling oil could have caused worsening. Still occurs intermittently. No driveability issues.
Mar	2013	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008		0	ac vent (warranty item)
Oct	2010	23000	0	IMS failure. No warning, occured in traffic, at idle, in neutral. towed to the dealer. Porsche will pay for 100% although the car is 20 months out of warranty. the car was purchased from and maintained by the dealer doing the work.
Nov	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Porsche Boxster in Delaware, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	23000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	34000	503	Hood parts snapped
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.