2014 Porsche Boxster: common problems and reliability
An average Boxster year.
2 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Boxster?The 2014 Porsche Boxster has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Porsche Boxster vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Boxster years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Boxster?
Across the 19 Boxster model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2012) to 34 (1998). With 2 complaints, the 2014 Boxster sits below the model's median of 8.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 Boxster
electrical system
Campaign 13V502000Porsche 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) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Campaign 14V698000Porsche 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. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
power train:axle assembly
Campaign 21V679000Porsche 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.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly positive regarding the driving experience, with the Boxster consistently praised for its exceptional handling, fun factor, and the special feeling it provides.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Boxster. See the full Boxster owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Boxster listings typically run $13,789–$27,690 across 1999 to 2015 model years.
Other Boxster model years
Compare every Boxster year side by side to see how 2014 ranks against the rest.
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