2014 Porsche Boxster

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2014 Porsche Boxster
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:51.699Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 32 complaints 1999: 28 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 13 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2012: 1 complaint 2013: 10 complaints 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2 2015: 3 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2021: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 32 complaints 1998 1999: 28 complaints 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2012: 1 complaint 2013: 10 complaints 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2 2015: 3 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2021: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 32 complaints 1998 1999: 28 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 10 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2024: 0 complaints 2024

2014: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
199722
199832
199928
20005
200113
200210
200312
20044
200516
20065
20121
201310
20142
20153
20160
20171
20210
20240

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Show complaint excerpts

The door panels are warping and detaching from the door. I'm sure the airbags should be affected as well. I have contacted Porche America but no one calls except customer service who keeps no records of previous calls.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-10-01

Also filed under Air bags

Engine

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

2014 Porsche Boxster- Consumer haves concerns about the hydro-mounting, which is causing a PADM fault. Consumer paid for the repair & it occurred again. The first occurred after 35000 miles and again after 42000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-30

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2013-12-11Electrical system, seats13V502000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet)…

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall…

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    2014-12-12Latches/locks/linkages14V698000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.

  3. R
    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

2014 Porsche Boxster — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V502000 · Electrical system, seats
  • Recall 14V698000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 21V679000 · Power train

FAQ

Is the 2014 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 2014 Porsche Boxster?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Porsche Boxster have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.