Porsche 718 Boxster Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Porsche 718 Boxster model year (2017–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Porsche 718 Boxster Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 3 complaints
Top issue: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Problem score: 18
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
Best Porsche 718 Boxster Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
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Porsche 718 Boxster — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Good |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Good |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 | 18 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Porsche 718 Boxster Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent 718 Boxster models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade 718 Boxster units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year 718 Boxster should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster if possible. It has 5 recalls, 3 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is VISIBILITY/WIPER. The overall problem score is 18 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 718 Boxster to buy?+
The 2020 Porsche 718 Boxster is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which 718 Boxster has the fewest problems?+
The 2020, 2021, 2022 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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