Porsche Boxster S years to avoid
No model year of the Porsche Boxster S stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Porsche Boxster S years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Porsche Boxster S 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 S problems
All model years combined.
- Engine6
- Electrical6
- Brakes2
- Visibility1
- Transmission1
- Tires1
- Steering1
- Locks1
- Fuel system1
- Body1
- Airbags1
Porsche Boxster S problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | - | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 7 | Engine | 59,679 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2002 | - | 1 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 2 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 3 | Electrical | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 5
Porsche Boxster S 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 S
What years of the Porsche Boxster S should you avoid?
No single model year of the Porsche Boxster S has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Porsche Boxster S?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Porsche Boxster S?
Engine, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (6) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the Porsche Boxster S have?
5 recalls between 2000 and 2013. The 2003 model year has the most, with 2.
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