Verdict
2011 Porsche Boxster: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2011 Porsche Boxster — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most coupe.
Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 75% of 2011 coupes. Power Train leads the reports (50%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2011 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
2
Reports to NHTSA, 2011
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 75% of 2011 coupes
The bar is this car's percentile among 2011 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (50% of 2 reports), followed by service brakes (50%).
Share of all 2 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11152629.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2011 Porsche Boxster C RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster | 2.9L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 20 | 29 | 23 |
| Boxster | 2.9L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2011 Porsche Boxster: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2011 Porsche Boxster?
Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints about the 2011 Porsche Boxster — fewer complaints than 75% of comparable 2011 coupes, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2011 Porsche Boxster?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (50% of complaints) and service brakes (50%).
How many recalls does the 2011 Porsche Boxster have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2011 Porsche Boxster as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Porsche Boxster get?
The EPA rates the 2011 Porsche Boxster between 22 and 23 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.