We've identified 4 known issues that can affect the 2016–2019 Porsche Boxster / Cayman (718). None are considered critical, but they're worth knowing about before you buy.
The 2016–2019 period has 3 more issues than the Porsche Boxster / Cayman (718) average across all year periods.
The wastegate actuator develops play, causing a rattle and potentially leading to boost issues.
Most affected: 2.0 and 2.5 Turbo models
Premature failure of the water pump or its vacuum actuator can cause coolant loss.
Most affected: All turbo models
The air-oil separator can fail internally, causing oil consumption, blue smoke on startup, and rough idle. A common M96/M97-era issue that also affects 718 models.
Most affected: All models
The PCM system on 718 models can suffer from screen freezes, Apple CarPlay disconnects, and Bluetooth connectivity issues.
Most affected: All models
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