Porsche 718 Boxster Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Porsche 718 Boxster, across 7 model years (2016–2024). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is back over prevention.
Porsche 718 Boxster years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 718 Boxster model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 718 Boxster: 3 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2021 718 Boxster: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2023 718 Boxster: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Porsche 718 Boxster problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche 718 Boxster model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 718 Boxster | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 718 Boxster | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2021 718 Boxster | 2 | 0 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2019 718 Boxster | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 718 Boxster | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2017 718 Boxster | 3 | 6 | — | Power Train | |
| 2016 718 Boxster | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche 718 Boxster years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (3), 2021 (2), 2023 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Porsche 718 Boxster?
Back Over Prevention, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Porsche 718 Boxster have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.