Porsche Boxster (987) Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Porsche Boxster (987), across 6 model years (2005–2011). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Porsche Boxster (987) years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Boxster (987) model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Boxster (987): 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 Boxster (987): 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Boxster (987): 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 Boxster (987): 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2011 Boxster (987): 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2005 Boxster (987): 2 complaints, 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 Boxster (987) problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche Boxster (987) model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Boxster (987) | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2010 Boxster (987) | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2009 Boxster (987) | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2008 Boxster (987) | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2007 Boxster (987) | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2005 Boxster (987) | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Boxster (987) years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (3), 2010 (2), 2007 (2). 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 Boxster (987)?
Power Train, with 7 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche Boxster (987) have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.