VehicleVerdict

Porsche Boxster S years to avoid

Across 2000–2014, no single Boxster S year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2003 drew the most complaints; 2014 the fewest.

22

Total complaints

5

Recall campaigns

2000–2014

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Porsche Boxster S NHTSA complaints by model year11 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 11 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 1 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 0 complaints
Porsche Boxster S NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Boxster S year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201401
201311
201201
201121
200510
200401
2003112
200222
200122
200031

Common questions

What is the best year for the Porsche Boxster S?

By complaint volume, 2014 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Boxster S years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Porsche Boxster S have?

Across all model years, the Boxster S has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.