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2000–2014 · 9 model years

Porsche Boxster S recalls & problems by year

12 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20037 complaints
Most recalls20032 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
024572000: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 2 complaints, 2 recalls2002: 1 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 7 complaints, 2 recalls2004: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2011: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2012: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2013: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2014: 0 complaints, 1 recalls200020012002200320042011201220132014
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2014 Boxster S—22–24 mpg100000
2013 Boxster S—22–24 mpg110000
2012 Boxster S—21–23 mpg100000
2011 Boxster S—22–23 mpg110000
2004 Boxster S—18–19 mpg100000
2003 Boxster S—18–19 mpg272020
2002 Boxster S—18 mpg210000
2001 Boxster S—18 mpg220100
2000 Boxster S—17–18 mpg130000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system6
  • Engine and engine cooling5
  • Fuel system, other1
  • Visibility1
  • Latches/locks/linkages1
  • Power train1
  • Air bags1
  • Steering1