Wheel Bearing

[Pastor T]

Holy smoke, my indy just informed me that my right front wheel bearing was shot. I took it in because of the whining noise and I thought it might be that. I have 92K on my 2000 Boxster 2.7. Anyone ever lost a wheel bearing at less that 100K? I do most of my own maintenance but don't have shop presses and that sort of thing so I had to take it in. $477 to repair. I thought that was quite reasonable. What do you think?

[Frodo]

Yes, on these cars there are plenty of examples of wheel bearings that go WELL in advance of 100K miles. In my case, I had a front one go at maybe 45K miles (IIRC).

And yes, that's a good price in my opinion. Our local dealership (not that I much use them for repair jobs since my warranty ran out!) quoted me ~$1K.

[jacabean]

front bearing is a breeze compared to the rear . no under tray , exhaust , drive shaft and e-brake removal . should less $$$$

[Chuck W.]

I have a rear wheel bearing out... at 21,000 miles!

[HAUSIDMT]

Mine went out on the passenger side at 75,000. I believe my brother changed the other rear before then as well as Axle assembly.

[fatmike]

Typical.

I changed both rears & the rear axle at around 45K miles.

It is what it is.



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[peterbrown77]

Funny, my wife's Jetta did the same thing - just chase the failed wheel bearings around the car. Porsche needs a better design. Or supplier.

Had to change my left rear in '11. The right rear failed last summer ($1,002 - it took out the hub too), now my left front is making funny noises.