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Porsche 718 Boxster 2017–2025 (982)
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- Price
- $56,000–$165,000
- MPG
- 25
- Strength: Excellent driving fun
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Watch-out: Poor passenger space
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
How it scores for you10 scores
The benchmark roadster chassis in any tune from turbo-four commuter to shrieking Spyder RS; the four-pot soundtrack and Porsche pricing are the asterisks.
Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; 2 of its 9 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +4 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 23% of cars we track.
9.7 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 40% of other coupes we track.
Strictly two seats; generous for a roadster, but still a roadster.
From 300-hp turbo four to 493-hp Spyder RS, the mid-engine chassis is the class benchmark for steering and balance.
Modern PCM with CarPlay from 2017 keeps it current-adjacent; screens and driver aids trail luxury-car norms.
Firm but supple ride and a superb driving position; four-cylinder drone and roof-down noise are the tolls.
Luxury brands like Porsche tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls11 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
11 recalls across 2017–2024
- Recall — Electrical (2024)
- Recall — Powertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) (2024)
- Recall — Fuel system, gasoline; structure (2019)
2025
No recorded issues.
2024
- RecallElectrical23V813000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S, and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The rear electronic control unit (ECU) may allow the spoiler to raise up too high.
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)24V343000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Boxster and Cayman vehicles. The safety clip that attaches the shift cable to the transmission may not be installed properly, which can prevent the transmission from locking in the park position when the shift lever is placed into
2023
No recorded issues.
2022
No recorded issues.
2021
No recorded issues.
2020
No recorded issues.
2019
- RecallFuel system, gasoline; structure19V113000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, pos
2018
- RecallFuel system, gasoline; structure19V113000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, pos
- RecallAirbags19V179000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabr
2017
- RecallAirbags: side/window16V946000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mou
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings17V054000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman,
- RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module17V134000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriol
- RecallVisibility: windshield17V135000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not
- RecallFuel system, gasoline; structure19V113000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, pos
- RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module19V533000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Cost to own$21,800 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$56,000–$165,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,200/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
22
Highway MPG
29
Combined MPG
25
Horsepower
493 hp
Doors
2
Cargo volume
9.7 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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