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2006 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 54 repairs.
2006 Porsche Boxster repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
280-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201670000 miUS $2000 | Damaged plastic hose that drains water under convertible top trays. Leaks water into passenger footwell and damages rear control module. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201539500 mi | Rear wind deflector was rattling. Rubber pad was inserted under the screen. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Virginia, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 201258000 miUS $1400 | Replaced cracked coolant overflow tank | ||
| Dec 201262000 miUS $60 | Replaced rear hatch shock absorber | ||
| Oct 201370000 miUS $3100 | replace clutch and dual-mass flywheel, change transmission fluid | ||
| Porsche Boxster in South Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 2013125000 miUS $250 | drain lines for convertible top run off were misaligned and draining into body of car. caused complete failure of electronic control module under drivers seat. caused bilateral damage to top mechanism push rods and needed new control module f. | ||
| Jun 2018185000 miUS $800 | Replace master cylinder | ||
| May 2022190000 miUS $500 | Diagnosed check engine light as need to replace gas cap. Perfect! | ||
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
280-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 201233000 miUS $100 | Dead battery. Used faulty meter to check. Resulted in bonky electronics. Fixed with new battery and used Durametric to verify and reset all false codes. Otherwise.. perfect car. | ||
| Oct 201635000 mi | Bad miss at high RPM under hard acceleration. MAF issue. All DIY repair. [I have diag equipment and keep spare parts. In this case did not purchase out of pocket.] | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Great Britain Aug 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 201629000 mi£620 | Exhaust brackets replaced | ||
| Oct 201734000 mi£800 | New rear springs. | ||
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Aug 201328600 miUS $50 | horn inoperative | ||
| Dec 201330000 mi | replaced poorly functioning hood and trunk gas struts | ||
| Apr 201431200 miUS $2000 | broken air oil separator. replaced myself (dealer wanted to charge $1,300). still smoking, dealer replaced mass air sensor, cleaned intake etc to the tune of an additional $1,600 | ||
| Mar 201638000 miUS $20 | interior door handle became loose. replaced door levers spring assembly in about 1 hour. this is a common problem due to a poorly designed part. | ||
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 201432000 miUS $385 | Power window Register | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Georgia, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 201446000 miUS $240 | Bad brake switch. Caused PSM & ABS warnings on dash and car had no brake lights. Window loose in track. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201347000 miUS $2500 | Water pump | ||
| Jul 201568000 mi | Check Engine Light | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada Oct 2016 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Dec 201981840 miC $250 | Replace O2 sensor | ||
| Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 201234100 miC $1280 | bad cell in battery | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Arkansas, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201163252 miUS $8058 | IMS bearing knocking. Debris in oil. Found noise from bell housing area. R&R transmission to inspect. Reinstall transmission and replace motor. | ||
| Mar 201476000 miUS $29 | Hood kept falling when windy. Removed and replaced hood shock struts. | ||
| Oct 201580000 mi | convertible top ball joint caps broke and bent the "arms" that raise and lower the top. Ordered new parts and removed and repaired the arms. | ||
| Apr 201680200 miUS $1835 | Replaced clutch. I thought it was going to turn out to be a mechanical failure (clutch pedal pulsated) but ended up being just worn down. Replaced it and smooth as silk now. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 201142160 mi | AC not working (blowing hot air). Shop confirmed that freon gas was missing but could not locate leak. Decided to purge AC, refill and add colorant. AC is now working well, but presumed leak pobably still present. Will be checked again. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 201014000 mi | rear oil seal leaking | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Iowa, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 201139000 miUS $600 | An acute problem with sound system: heavy bass noise in the system. Diagnosed as a faulty amplifier, which had to be replaced. Left rear brake light failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 201024000 mi | Upon starting the car after winter hibernation, engine--rap or knock persisted after 30 minutes of driving. To dealer 2 weeks later--noise was very faint; dealer diagnosed it as collapsed lifter; it refloated itself. Tech said this is common. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 200937000 mi | Broken main shaft and first gear. | ||
| Sep 201160000 mi | Leaking water pump, replaced under CPO warranty | ||
| Apr 201380300 miUS $1900 | Broken front left spring | ||
| May 201491000 miUS $1200 | Tire pressure sensors needed replacement | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jun 201119840 miC $320 | driver window motor sensors not working properly | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201230000 miUS $500 | Fuel tank gauge not working reliably. | ||
| Oct 201337300 miUS $876 | occasionally smokes on startup. tested air/oil separator. convertible top misaligned. driver side door handle broken. | ||
| Mar 201440000 miUS $1300 | Replaced power steering pump. | ||
| Jul 201441000 miUS $1100 | Replaced water pump | ||
| Porsche Boxster in California, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Dec 201162000 mi | TPMS System failure. All 4 TPMS monitors within wheels failed at 61K miles Convertible top out of alignment and would not seal correctly. Dealer realigned top pulleys and cables. | ||
| Mar 201265000 miUS $1100 | Condenser was punctured by a rock while driving on the interstate. | ||
| Mar 201378000 miUS $250 | Replaced broken transmission rods in convertible top assembly | ||
| Jun 201381000 miUS $1000 | Convertible top would not close. Top was completely out of alignment. Dealer removed and re-installed the top assembly curing problem. | ||
| Jul 2017116000 miUS $250 | Boxster roof stress rod broke because the top tensioners had become loose over time (AGAIN). Curious if later 987's have the same problem. | ||
| Apr 2018122000 miUS $800 | Pads and rotors worn. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in Indiana, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201462000 miUS $1400 | Water pump seized causing the belt to be thrown off (according to the dealer) I am unconvinced that the water pump was truly defective, but have no proof. | ||
| Porsche Boxster in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 201140300 miC $300 | front trunk latch sensor faulty, caused warning light even though latch securely closed - assembly replaced | ||
| May 201247120 miC $1000 | water pump replaced | ||
2005.5 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Boxster in Great Britain Nov 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 201365200 mi£400 | Corroded condenser leaking gas | ||
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