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Porsche Boxster

Model years 1989–2015 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2012, 2014, 2015.

164owner complaints
8recall campaigns
3,068service bulletins
16model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’96’98’00’02’04’06’13’15’96’99’02’05’13

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2014.

0.0%0.5%0.9%’97’99’01’03’05’07’09’11’13’14’15’160.1%0.0%0.5%0.9%’97’00’03’06’09’12’14’15’160.1%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2015 Boxster322670 · 0
2014 Boxster232570 · 0
2013 Boxster1012611 · 0
2012 Boxster112430 · 0
2006 Boxster502060 · 0
2005 Boxster1602300 · 0
2004 Boxster412140 · 0
2003 Boxster1222181 · 0
2002 Boxster1022063 · 0
2001 Boxster1322061 · 1
2000 Boxster512071 · 1
1999 Boxster2811411 · 0
1998 Boxster3211390 · 0
1997 Boxster2231700 · 2
1996001030 · 0
19891000 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine and engine cooling43
  • Air bags29
  • Electrical system25
  • Power train20
  • Structure19
  • Engine15
  • Seat belts11
  • Suspension8

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 18 Boxster vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 16 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2013221
2008110
2005110
2004111
2003100
2002441
2001431
2000110
1999110
1998220

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 5 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20162016 Porsche Boxster C RWD————0.0 %
20152015 Porsche Boxster C RWD————0.0 %
20132013 Porsche Boxster C RWD————0.0 %
20122012 Porsche Boxster C RWD————0.0 %
20112011 Porsche Boxster C RWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 20 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.2–12.9 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2019Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AM710.58.09.4219
2018Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AM710.58.09.4219
2017Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AM710.58.09.4219
2016Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.AM710.77.49.2217
2015Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.AM710.77.49.2212
2014Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.AM710.77.49.2212
2013Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.AM710.87.49.3214
2012Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS711.68.010.0230
2011Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS711.68.010.0230
2010Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS711.68.010.0230
2008Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.M511.58.110.0230
2007Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.M511.58.110.0230
2006Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.M513.38.811.3260
2003Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.M513.28.811.2258
2002Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.M513.79.411.8271
2001Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.M513.79.411.8271
2000Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.7 L, 6 cyl.M515.010.412.9297
1999Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 6 cyl.M513.89.712.0276
1998Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 6 cyl.M513.99.712.0276
1997Boxster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline2.5 L, 6 cyl.M513.99.712.0276

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

612 Boxster cars are on the New Zealand register; 53% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2019202
2018422
2016944
201519136
2014945
20131358
20121367
20111256
201020810
200916106
2008361323
2007411822
2006422218
2005764726
2004362610
2003452815
2002431622
2001481628
2000411822
199921120
199833029
199733132

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

2,783 Boxster cars are on Dutch roads; 64% arrived later as imports, and 9 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20167265%€116,104
201511558%€98,852
201413566%€88,899
201321666%€88,144
201213465%€88,737
20115569%€93,872
20105571%€90,150
20097263%€79,971
200810162%€90,487
200710962%€87,777
200614170%€73,634
200525467%€81,336
200412679%€83,182
200313561%€82,044
200217062%€77,256
200121862%€75,051
200021864%€68,310
199914059%—
199813649%€92,500
199718157%—

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

269 Boxster cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
2013783,000 km
20126100,000 km
20096111,000 km
200713125,000 km
200616116,000 km
200531116,000 km
200410141,000 km
200312144,000 km
200220134,000 km
200130155,000 km
200031148,000 km
199935179,000 km
199820172,000 km
199732149,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 117 Boxster cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 3 of those collisions were fatal and 30 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
20252508
20241304
20232507
20223024
20212417

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

21,689 Boxster cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
201702
201642289
2015936130
20141,059132
20131,138178
2012966157
2011656126
2010672167
2009707156
2008805358
20071,223478
20061,427612
20052,5391,068
20041,480856
20031,8201,066
20021,5221,112
20011,4411,307
20001,3491,104
1999739717
1998513614
1997266425
1996916

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

32,980 Boxster cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 82% passed first time, against 63% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
202043893%88%13,900 mi
201993094%86%16,800 mi
20181,03394%84%21,800 mi
20171,01294%82%26,500 mi
20161,23293%79%28,200 mi
20151,07494%75%31,900 mi
20141,20492%72%38,300 mi
20131,27993%68%42,000 mi
20121,10289%66%45,200 mi
201175390%63%48,700 mi
201079791%60%54,300 mi
200983390%59%59,000 mi
20081,08387%57%62,500 mi
20071,63784%57%66,300 mi
20061,91482%56%72,600 mi
20053,31980%56%74,600 mi
20042,12874%56%77,300 mi
20032,51974%57%80,300 mi
20022,23772%58%84,200 mi
20012,16774%59%84,800 mi
20001,96874%61%86,700 mi
19991,08972%63%91,300 mi
199881770%64%91,900 mi
199741571%64%92,100 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaBoxsterAll cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment6.6%16.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.4%5.4%
Suspension4.2%13.1%
Brakes4.2%10.5%
Tyres3.2%6.3%
Visibility2.4%6.3%
Body, chassis, structure1.7%6.7%
Steering0.7%3.0%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

16,534 new Porsche Boxster cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (48), Ireland (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202249Germany, Ireland1,81219 (WLTP)347
202116Germany, Ireland1,505232 (WLTP)255
202056Germany, Croatia1,496234 (WLTP)260
201952Germany, Spain, Slovenia1,483226 (WLTP)254
20185Slovenia, Italy, Germany1,436186 (NEDC)214
20178Slovenia, United Kingdom, Portugal1,421186 (NEDC)211
20161,396Germany, United Kingdom, France1,431—217
20153,653Germany, United Kingdom, France1,418—214
20143,617Germany, United Kingdom, France1,423—205
20133,605United Kingdom, Germany, France1,393—194
20121,811United Kingdom, France, Italy1,355—190
20111,037Germany, United Kingdom, Spain1,409—188
20101,229Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,420——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Boxster in 11 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/01387/21 · Injuries1 Oct 2021 · Cayman / Boxster (981)

The cradle side panels on the rear axle may be defective, which could result in the breakage of one of the two slots for the suspension wishbones on the side panel of the cradle.This could impair the wheel control and result in a loss of control over the vehic…

A12/00680/21 · Injuries21 May 2021 · BOXSTER, CARRERA, CAYMAN, TARGA, TURBO, TAYCAN

The screw connections of various chassis components may be faulty.As a result, the driving stability of the vehicle could be impaired, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/1430/19 · Injuries27 Sept 2019 · 911, Boxster, Cayman, Panamera

A defective capacitor may cause voltage fluctuations in the power supply of the airbag control unit. As a result, the airbags and the seatbelt pre-tensioners may deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury t…

A12/1431/19 · Injuries27 Sept 2019 · Carrera, Boxster, Cayman

Possible faulty construction of the door moulding causes the sensors of the vehicle occupant protection system to be activated incorrectly. This may result in unnecessary and unexpected deployment of the occupant protection system, increasing the risk of injur…

A12/0805/19 · Fire31 May 2019 · Boxster, Cayman

Possible inadequate connection on the fuel-feed installation. In the event of a frontal collision, the integrity of the fuel-feed installation can be impaired, increasing the risk of fire.

A12/0817/19 · Injuries31 May 2019 · Boxster, Cayman, 911

Airbag sensors may have been inadequately installed. This may lead to reduced protection in the event of an accident in which the restraint system is activated.

A12/0496/17 · Injuries21 Apr 2017 · Boxster, Cayman, 911

There is a possibility that the passenger airbags were manufactured with faulty components. This may affect the triggering of the airbags which may result in full protection not being achieved in the event of an accident.

A12/0498/17 · Injuries21 Apr 2017 · Boxster, 911

The windscreen might not be correctly bonded to the bodywork. Consequently, there is a possibility that the windscreen could become detached in the event of an accident.

A12/0523/17 · Fire21 Apr 2017 · Boxster, Cayman, 911

The mounting screws for the fuel pipe on the fuel injectors may shear off due to stress corrosion cracking. This could lead to the fuel pipe becoming detached and fuel may leak into the engine compartment.

A12/0157/17 · Injuries17 Feb 2017 · Boxster, Cayman, 911

The front side airbags may fail to trigger in the event of an accident, resulting in an increased risk of injury for the occupants.

A12/1894/14 · Injuries5 Dec 2014 · Boxster, Cayman, 911, 911 Turbo

The upper part of the front bonnet lock is faulty causing the bonnet to open inadvertently.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

8 campaigns cover the Boxster.

22V656000 · Exterior lighting30 Aug 2022 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

21V679000 · Power train1 Sept 2021 · 2013, 2014, 2015

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.

14V698000 · Latches/locks/linkages4 Nov 2014 · 2014, 2015

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.

13V502000 · Seats17 Oct 2013 · 2014

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.

11V409000 · Seat belts5 Aug 2011 · 2012

PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.

03V004000 · Power train23 Jan 2003 · 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION KEY WILL SNAG UPON BEING REMOVED FRO THE IGNITION LOCK OR THE SLECTOR LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED AND THE LOCKING BUTTON OPERATED.

98V113000 · Electrical system22 May 1998 · 1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN CRACK AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURES.

98V112000 · Power train22 May 1998 · 1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE BEARING SLEEVES CAN SEIZE IN THE INTERMEDIATE SELECTOR LEVERS.

NHTSA recalls