1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs 1998 Porsche Boxster
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 399 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 152 | 151 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 17–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,145 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 215 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 6 |
| Seats | 28 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 2 |
| Power Train | 18 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 8 |
1998 Chevrolet Corvette
1998 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.