MYRModel Year Report

2017 Porsche Boxster

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2017 Porsche Boxster
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:59:29.638Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Porsche Boxster Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 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: 3 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2013: 10 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2021: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024
2017: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19891
199722
199832
199928
20005
200113
200210
200312
20043
200516
20065
20121
201310
20142
20153
20160
20171
20210
20240

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

2017 PORSCHE BOXSTER 718 WITH PDK HAS STARTED IN 2ND GEAR ON 3 OCCASIONS MAKING ENTERING INTO TRAFFIC AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED VERY DANGEROUS. 1ST TIME THE PDK TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK AND THEN I MOVED IT TO DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191113

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20200212 — air bags

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019.

Campaign 19V533000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Porsche Boxster — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V533000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2017 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 2017 Porsche Boxster?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Porsche Boxster have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.