2013 Porsche Boxster
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
3 of 10 total reports mention: engine.
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I rented a 2013 Porsche boxter conv. They dropped it off to me at store, due to my car being towed away from being hit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-27
Also filed under Structure and equipment adaptive/mobility
Suspension
2 of 10 total reports mention: suspension.
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2013 Porsche boxter. Consumer writes in regards to issue with control arm mounts on rear suspension. The consumer referenced recall 21V-679. The consumer stated the parts necessary to complete the recall repair were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-10
Structure
2 of 10 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Power train
2 of 10 total reports mention: power train.
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2013 Porsche Boxster. Car rolls when stopped with transmission in 'park.' similar to recalls of Porsche cayennes and panameras. May be similar to the transmission connection bushing problem that came loose in other models.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-22
Service brakes
1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-01-06Power train21V679000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Porsche Boxster — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V679000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Porsche Boxster reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche Boxster?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche Boxster have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.