Porsche Boxster years to avoid and best years
Newer Porsche Boxster years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (10 complaints). From 2014 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2014 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2015 at 0 (from 3 complaints). On the 2013 Porsche Boxster, 2 of 10 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
Porsche Boxster reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Porsche Boxster. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23.1 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 3 | 2 | Powertrain | 23.7 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 0 | 2 | 3 | Air bags, Structure | 23.8 |
| 2013 → Most | 1 | 10 | 1 | Engine | 23.8 |
| 2012 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Service brakes | 22.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Roadster
- Oil
- 0W-40 or 5W-40 (verify label) · 7.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20, 265/45R18, 265/40R19, 265/35R20
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 21V-679 covers certain 2013-2015 Boxster and 2014-2015 Cayman models whose rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture; Porsche replaces the rear-axle carrier as the remedy. Recall 13V-502 covers certain 2014 Boxster and Boxster and Cayman models whose front hood upper lock components may fail to securely latch the hood; Porsche replaces the lock components.
Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Boxster years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2014 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2015 at 0 (from 3 complaints).
Which Porsche Boxster year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (10 complaints). On the 2013 Porsche Boxster, 2 of 10 complaints name Engine.
How do Porsche Boxster owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Porsche Boxster years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2014 on, complaints per year fall.
What engine oil does a US Porsche Boxster use?
0W-40 or 5W-40 (verify label) With filter, about 7.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Porsche Boxster?
Published US specs commonly list front 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20, 265/45R18, 265/40R19, 265/35R20 and rear 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20, 265/45R18, 265/40R19, 265/35R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Porsche Boxster?
NHTSA recall 21V-679 covers certain 2013-2015 Boxster and 2014-2015 Cayman models whose rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture; Porsche replaces the rear-axle carrier as the remedy. Recall 13V-502 covers certain 2014 Boxster and Boxster and Cayman models whose front hood upper lock components may fail to securely latch the hood; Porsche replaces the lock components.