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Porsche Boxster and Ford Mustang Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
25 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 10700 miles driven2017 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 10700 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 19500 miles driven2016 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 19500 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 26400 miles driven

Redesigned.
2015
Ford Mustang
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 26400 miles driven

Redesigned.
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32300 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2014
Porsche Boxster
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32300 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
27 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 25500 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2013
Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 25500 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 52500 miles driven2012 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 52500 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 82000 miles driven2007 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 82000 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2007
Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 87600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2001
Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 87600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.

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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Mustang Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Porsche Boxster and Ford Mustang reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Porsche Boxsters and Ford Mustangs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Porsche Boxsters and Ford Mustangs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Porsche Boxster and Ford Mustang lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Porsche Boxster and Ford Mustang have been recently.

To see how frequently Porsche Boxster and Ford Mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 310-horsepower 3.4L H6
6-speed manual RWD
went from bmw 2002 to boxter S see full Porsche Boxster review
2008 2dr Convertible 245-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD
Top performing sports car. see full Porsche Boxster review
2006 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD
face it, people look at Porches. and thats fun too see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Wanted car since high school. Finally reached a point in life where I could afford one. see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD
The Porsche name speaks for itself. see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD
quality and design see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 217-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Porsche says it all see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD
Porsche brand is synonymous with sports cars. see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD
Well, cannot beat the Porsche reputation, and I think the boxster is great way to get the Porsche Experience without spending $100k see full Porsche Boxster review
2001 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD
It's a Porscha! see full Porsche Boxster review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Coupe 412-horsepower 5.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Always been a mustang fan at heart see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed manual RWD
The Mustang name is an icon, not just a name. The history of the vehicle evokes grandeur. see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Over 40 years of continous history much of it record breaking and very colourful. It defined the early pony car and survived fuel crunchs, tightening emission standards and downsizing (mustang II) while its competitors died. see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD
durability, reliability, performance see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD
I find that Ford produces a quality product. I have owned a number of then and found them very reliable see full Ford Mustang review
2005 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed automatic RWD
Ford has been building great Mustangs since 1964 see full Ford Mustang review
Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed manual RWD
I see way too many of these things around. Most are the V6 variant which is just sad. I really feel like the wide variety of engines and packages dilutes the Mustang brand too much. I really think it is a poser car. see full Ford Mustang review