2008 Porsche Boxster Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Porsche Boxsters for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Porsche Boxster problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2008 Porsche Boxster problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2008 Porsche Boxster problems and repair histories that follow it.
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 | |
| 2008 | Porsche Boxster | 42 Boxsters, 9.5 months of data per Boxster, average 27200 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.45 |
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2008 Porsche Boxster
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| Porsche Boxster in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | coolant leak-replaced rad cap; when car sold leak had stopped |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Replaced windshield due to leaky seal. |
| Jul | 2012 | 33700 | 170 | Driver door squeaks |
| Apr | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 24500 | 0 | Drivers side window sometimes wouldn't fully close when door shut. Microswitch adjusted and problem fixed. Back hatch made noise. Latch tightened which fixed problem. |
| Jun | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Rattle under the car at 2200 and 3400 RPM. Dealer replaced sport exhaust under warranty. Rattle is still present. |
| Jan | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 13500 | 0 | Intermittant "Coolant Low" warning light over period of 2-weeks. Dealer found radiator cap "not fully tightened" and evaporated coolant around threads of cap. Added coolant. Returned vehicle. Radio diversity fault corrected when shop was trouble-shooting an inetermittant radio "lock-up" feature. Dealer could not replicate the lock-up, but did correct the diversity fault. |
| Apr | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | One of two radiator cooling fans located in the front on the car stopped working. I noticed cooling fan was running much more frequently. Dealer diagnosed this was due to remaining fan making up for non working fan and replaced under warranty. |
| Aug | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Carbon canister and charcoal filter (part of fuel evaporative system) was replaced under warranty. |
| Jul | 2011 | 43000 | 0 | Switch located inside passenger compartment used to open front trunk stopped working. Switch was replaced by dealer under warranty. |
| May | 2012 | 49500 | 500 | Outer drivers side CV boot leaking grease. R and R of both drivers side CV boots was completed. |
| Jun | 2012 | 50000 | 600 | Failure of air-oil separator (AOS). Replaced with OEM part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 42000 | 3000 | Clutch and flywheel replacement |
| Aug | 2012 | 42700 | 0 | 2 ignition coils replaced under warranty Control arms rattled |
| Sep | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Door for cup holder not latching. Battery not holding charge; "old" battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Clutch sensor. Replaced under warranty. Trunk release switch failed. Replaced by warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 36000 | 2100 | Brake pads and rotors completely worn |
| Mar | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Recirculation fan flap not closing correctly |
| Aug | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Glove box damping cylinder squeaking Rusty wheel nuts replaced Squeaky suspension when turning steering wheel at low speeds |
| Sep | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Both front dampers and top suspension mounts were replaced. Dampers were badly worn. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Dashboard cupholder door would not close. Loose bolt in steering wheel column and steering rack joint. |
| Mar | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Defective right front strut mount was replaced. |
| Jun | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Worn left front strut mount replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Replace car horn, low tone out. Rattle on seat belt retractor cover. |
| Mar | 2012 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Ordered new steering colummn control unit because cruise control was inoperative. Steering column control unit replaced after part came in. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Homelink which was working intermittently, failed completely. |
| Mar | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | key remote working inconsistently |
| May | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | key remote again working intermittently |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Dealer replaced convertible top motor and other components. |
| Feb | 2013 | 11000 | 1100 | Replaced water pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | radio fade | |
| Jul | 2011 | 16300 | 156 | Replaced two blown fuses that caused all the gauges to light up like a christmas tree then drop to zero. This occurred 6 or 7 times while at speed. Radio also died and would not turn back on as the code was lost. Computer had 31 faults |
| Sep | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | Tire pressure sending unit in left rear tire failed |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | Auxiliary air compressor inoperative (the one for filling a flat tire). |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Convertible top linkage broken. Door rattle lubricated and seems fixed |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 21000 | 0 | Burned rubber smell from exhaust fans. Could not replicate at dealer. No fix. Has not occurred again. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 10700 | 0 | Bad safety switch on the clutch. When the clutch was depresssed could not reliably start the car. |
| Sep | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | When top was down loud squeak from driver's door latch. |
| Mar | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | clutch switch failed this is the second defective switsh |
| Jul | 2012 | 27000 | 91 | Front hood latch switch inop replaced switch |
| Sep | 2012 | 29000 | 156 | Battery would not hold a charge had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | PSM failure and multiple error codes |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | the navigation system was not showing the map properly Film wearing off shifter, ordered new shifter. |
| Mar | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Electrical shorted after heavy rains. Electrical system acted up (tried to open top even though it was locked and other probs). Water intrusion into cabin. New shifter installed. |
| Mar | 2012 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Faulty oil-level sensor. Corrected with software re-flash. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Convertible Top repair |
| Jun | 2011 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 12300 | 0 | small stress crack in instrument cluster plastic cover |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 23000 | 195 | Car was in for routine oil change etc. Dealer reported two cells dead in battery. Wanted $350 to replace it. I went to an independent tire shop and got new battery for $195. |
| Jan | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Cupholder door would not open reliabliy Passenger seatbelt twisted and damaged seat trim due to way it hung against seat. Likely manufacturing defect. |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 22700 | 0 | Airbag light came on and I had it repaired. |
| Jul | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | Problem with the convertible top not closing properly. It was not fitting into the trim(track) on one side as it closed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 57000 | 1300 | Replace clutch |
| Oct | 2012 | 57000 | 1100 | Replace brake pads and rotors |
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