Porsche Boxster GTS: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
The Porsche Boxster GTS has 4 model year(s) in the federal index and no scored complaint record yet, so this page carries the catalogue entry and the years we hold rather than a verdict.
Year-by-year data table
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,820 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,960 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,840 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 93 | BUY | $4,985 | 3 | 0 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Boxster GTS sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Porsche Boxster GTS
Across every Boxster GTS model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Suspension2 complaints across all Boxster GTS years · typical job: Struts, springs and control-arm bushings, one axle$780–$1,580
- Wheels1 complaints across all Boxster GTS years · typical job: Wheel bearing or hub replacement$460–$920
- Steering1 complaints across all Boxster GTS years · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement$1,020–$2,500
- Power Train1 complaints across all Boxster GTS years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
- Engine1 complaints across all Boxster GTS years · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair$1,040–$2,220
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the most common Porsche Boxster GTS problem?
2 of the complaints filed against the Boxster GTS across all its model years sit in the Suspension group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04