2013 Porsche Boxster Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,986miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Porsche Boxster, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,986 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“My dashboard reads fault of the engine control system and a yellow engine appears I called Porsche of ramsey nj as I have not had this vehicle for three months yet and was told not to drive the vehicle they had buckwild towing tow my vehicle to their location I am extremely upset and want restitution from this company I don't have the mileage but I think its 5373 the car was parked at the time I tried to start it and this is what appeared on the dash board.”
NHTSA complaint #10548514, filed 2013-10, 5,373 miles“I rented a 2013 Porsche boxter conv. They dropped it off to me at store, due to my car being towed away from being hit. Was quickly shown the outside to verify no body or wheel damage' few days later, driving rental, I pull up behind a pick up truck on the coldwater cyn in los angeles, (one way, each direction} traffic came to a standstill, and then my engine shut off, tachometer went to zero. Odd, and as I was reaching for key to restart, I gently put my foot on the accelerator, and wow, car comes alive and lurches into truck in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10522174, filed 2013-06Related service bulletins
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- 11034774Jun 25, 2026Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (15/26)
- 11034773Jun 25, 2026Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26)
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Porsche Boxster
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Porsche Boxster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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