1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs 1997 Porsche Boxster
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 153 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 134 | 182 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 17–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,258 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 95 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4 |
| Seats | 10 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
1997 Chevrolet Corvette
1997 Porsche Boxster
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.