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2013 Porsche Boxster Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,184miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl RWD · 22 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Porsche Boxster (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2013 Porsche Boxster. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and body and structure (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,184 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 444 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 64 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 93 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “My 2013 Boxster is currently at the dealer for repairs for the 7th time due to rodent damage to wiring. Porsche used a soy based compound on its wires which is extremely attractive to rodents. Porsche germany and Porsche north america deny the use of these products. An email yesterday stated we do not have any information that indicates we currently or previously used a soy based product in our wiring . The damage occurs in our garage which is not enclosed. This damage has been ongoing since 6/25/15.”

NHTSA complaint #10956470, filed 2017-02, 8,600 miles

Other or unknown: “Horn sticks loud and remains on for about one minute. Suspect bracket holding airbag needs new isolation o rings which, over time, allow horn to touch bracket completing horn relay circuit. Could cause other cars to swerve into traffic. Specifically, I was stopped for a 4 way stop sign, another car approached at such a speed that I saw she was going to stop and she didn't. I watched her blow by and got behind her and blew the horn but the horn stayed on. The lady stopped and I told her (she was a realtor going to a showing) she missed the stop. As I went on my way the horn quit. …”

NHTSA complaint #11054496, filed 2017-12, 5,769 miles

Body and structure: “On the 2013 Boxster the tailpipe can burn your leg if you're not carefully when you go to open the rear trunk. It my view that the tailpipe extend to long from the bumper of the car and therefore, when someone goes to open the trunk your leg will touch the tailpipe. My wife was burn on her leg from the tailpipe. I made a complaint to north america Porsche. I got the feeling from the senior rep that it happen and so what. I someone can take look at this issue and see if something can be done about this.”

NHTSA complaint #10511049, filed 2013-05, 4,800 miles

Suspension: “2013 Porsche boxter. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA safety recall 21v-679. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall. The consumer received a letter stating the parts were available, but the dealer denied having the parts.”

NHTSA complaint #11468315, filed 2022-06

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,373 and 22,230 miles.

67%0–1017%10–2517%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,184 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2013320162017201920223
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Porsche Boxster version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Boxster RWD2.7L 6-cyl7-speed automatic223125$3,300
Boxster RWD2.7L 6-cyl6-speed manual202924$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Porsche Boxster → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 444 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 444 bulletins →

Other model years of the Porsche Boxster

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013107,1841—25—Not enough data
2006522,0000—20—Not enough data
20051638,0480—21—Stable
20031219,0002—21—Not enough data
20021037,6002—20—Not enough data
20011353,2082—20—Not enough data
2000549,0001—20—Not enough data
19992850,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19983249,1001—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19972256,0003—20—Stable

All Porsche Boxster model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Porsche Boxster have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2013 Porsche Boxster as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Porsche Boxster is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2013 Porsche Boxster been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Porsche Boxster get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Porsche Boxster (Boxster, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Porsche Boxster reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,184 miles and the middle half falls between 5,373 and 22,230 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.