Porsche Boxster years to avoid
No model year of the Porsche Boxster stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Porsche Boxster years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Porsche Boxster complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Porsche Boxster problems
All model years combined.
- Engine58
- Airbags28
- Electrical25
- Transmission20
- Body19
- Seat belts11
- Brakes9
- Suspension8
- Visibility5
- Tires5
- Steering4
- Fuel system4
Porsche Boxster problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 90 | 3 | Suspension | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | 92 | 2 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | 75 | 10 | Engine | 8,600 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 95 | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 86 | 5 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | 58 | 16 | Engine | 38,048 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 88 | 4 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | 66 | 12 | Transmission | 20,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 67 | 10 | Engine | 37,600 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 61 | 13 | Electrical | 53,208 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 5 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1999 | - | 28 | Engine | 50,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1998 | - | 32 | Body | 49,100 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 | - | 22 | Airbags | 56,000 | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 8
Porsche Boxster warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Porsche Boxster
What years of the Porsche Boxster should you avoid?
No single model year of the Porsche Boxster has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Porsche Boxster?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Porsche Boxster?
Engine, with 58 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (28) and electrical (25).
How many recalls does the Porsche Boxster have?
8 recalls between 1997 and 2015. The 2014 model year has the most, with 3.
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