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ProblemsByVin File / 2014-PORSCHE-BOXSTER
2014 · Porsche

Porsche Boxster problems

1 safety recall. 2 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
9.2 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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Critical
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Moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2014 Boxster · airbags
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.
10/01/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11487385.0
2014 Boxster · engine
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. Consumer has read that others have had the same problem.…
05/30/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11524372.0

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 13V502000 17/10/2013

Porsche Cars North America, Inc

The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.

Fix: 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 number is AD04.

Common questions

Is the 2014 Porsche Boxster reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.2 out of 10 based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Porsche Boxster is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2014 Porsche Boxster?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Porsche Boxster has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Porsche Boxster?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 2 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 22 hours ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Porsche. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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