Fuel and air code · Boston area, Massachusetts
P0299 repair cost in Boston
P0299 means turbo not making enough boost. In the Boston area, Massachusetts, the most common fix, turbo boost leak repair, has a typical range of $150 to $720.
Wide range: this job varies a lot. Itemize your quote for a better answer.
How this range is built
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts | $30 | $250 |
| Labor: 1 to 2.5 hours × $125 to $175 an hour | $125 | $438 |
| Fees: shop supplies, disposal, diagnostics | $0 | $30 |
| Total, rounded | $150 | $720 |
The hourly rate is the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 average pay for this trade in Boston, $31.54 an hour, times 4 to 5.5 to cover what a shop bills (overhead, tools, insurance, profit). Parts are a band from budget aftermarket to the manufacturer part. Full method.
Not a repair shop, estimates only. Typical range, estimate. Not a quote. Your car, parts and shop change the number.
Why Boston is different
The parts cost about the same everywhere. The labor rate is what changes. Auto technicians in the Boston area, Massachusetts earn an average of $31.54 an hour, so a shop there bills roughly $125 to $175 an hour. That moves this repair's total, and the range above already includes it.
Same repair in other areas
| Area | Typical range, estimate |
|---|---|
| New York City area | $150 to $700 |
| Los Angeles area, California | $150 to $710 |
| Chicago area, Illinois | $140 to $670 |
| Houston area, Texas | $130 to $650 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas | $130 to $650 |
| Phoenix area, Arizona | $140 to $660 |
| Atlanta area, Georgia | $140 to $670 |
| Miami area, Florida | $130 to $660 |
| Seattle area, Washington | $150 to $710 |
What the code means, causes and what to check first are on the P0299 page.
Not a repair shop, estimates only. Typical range, estimate. Prices updated October 2026.