2014 Porsche Boxster- Consumer haves concerns about the hydro-mounting, which is causing a PADM fault. Consumer paid for the repair & it occurred again. The first occurred after 35000 miles and again after 42000 miles. Consumer has read that others have had the same problem. Consumer thinks its a design problem & thinks it will happen again. Consumer ask should they have it fixed again?
The worst 2014 Porsche Boxster problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Body1
- Engine1
Recalls 3
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
- Risk
- A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
Recall number 21V679000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
- Risk
- A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.
Recall number 14V698000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
- Risk
- The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1‑770‑290‑3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
Recall number 13V502000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Porsche Boxster 445
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26)
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
2014 Porsche Boxster fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6‑cyl | RWD | 20-22 | 29-31 | 24-25 |
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | RWD | 20-21 | 27-29 | 22-24 |
What 2014 Porsche Boxster owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The door panels are warping and detaching from the door. I'm sure the airbags should be affected as well. I have contacted Porche America but no one calls except customer service who keeps no records of previous calls.
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Questions about the 2014 Porsche Boxster
Is the 2014 Porsche Boxster reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Porsche Boxster, fewer than a typical Boxster model year.
What is the 2014 Porsche Boxster year score?
The 2014 Porsche Boxster scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Porsche Boxster: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Porsche Boxster?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 Porsche Boxster have?
3 recalls, covering power train, latches/locks/linkages and seats.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Porsche Boxster get?
Official estimates for the 2014 Porsche Boxster range from 22 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.7L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 20-22 city and 29-31 highway.
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