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1983-2026 · 30 model years

Porsche 911 Problems by year

Owners have filed 106 complaints about the Porsche 911 across 30 model years, and it has 29 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (50), while 1984, 1987, 1988 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age200750 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2007
Complaints
106
Recalls
29
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Deaths
0

911 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20262000Transmission & drivetrainD
20250200-F
20240400-F
20230500-F
20220400-F
20210600-F
20200200-C
20190100-A
20180100-A
20170300-C
20160200-B
20150100-A
20142100Body, doors & structureB
200750010Engine & coolingF
20018020Engine & coolingD
20005100Engine & coolingC
19998100Engine & coolingC
19982100LightsB
19973100AirbagsB
19966300AirbagsD
199512013Electrical systemD
19930200-B
19922410Body, doors & structureD
19911400Engine & coolingC
19901400Body, doors & structureC
19890500-D
19881000Fuel systemA
19871000Seats & seat beltsA
19841100Seats & seat beltsA
19831100Acceleration & cruise controlB

Most common 911 problems

Porsche 911 recalls 29

Seats

21V467000149 vehicles affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. Incorrect passenger seat was installed and may...

Suspension

21V157000396 vehicles affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera...

Latest 911 complaints

2026 Porsche 911Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2026 Porsche 911. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and started losing power while decelerating. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The "Transmission Fault" warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that a pressure sensor was inoperable and had caused the failure. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The failure mileage was 285.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11775393
2026 Porsche 911Transmission & drivetrain

While operating my brand new 2026 911 GT3 Touring manual with just 37 miles on the odometer, the clutch line suddenly separated from the slave cylinder. This caused an immediate losss of clutch pressure and hydraulic fluid. The slave cylinder violently disintegrated upon separation, spraying pressureized brake fluid and plastic debris from the slave cylinder into the bell housing. This debris and fluid instantly destroyed the starter motor, completely disabling the vehicle. The repair invoice shows that this cascade of events was started by the hydraulic line separation because a U clip on the hydraulic line was left open from the factory.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11765384
1997 Porsche 911Wheels & tires

This is the second time this brand of tire has slipped off the wheel while on the Highway at 55 miles an hour or better. It put me as the driver at severe risk and the car has been damaged twice now. The tire size is Continentals Sport Plus 265/35 ZR 18. They were like new with little mileage. This is a collector item car and cost to repair is great, not to mention how it has forever created a fear in me, of having this happen again. I could have been severely injured if I was not such a good driver. I believe it...

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is tire failure as the tire ripped from itself. There is still tire left on the edge of the rim. AAA saw the damage when they came to put on the spare. I will show it to my tire store this week as it happened on a weekend and they were closed. I will also have my car inspected for damage this week. I did take photos both times. Since this is the second time this has happened with the same type of tire, I believe it to be the tire being faulty and is a high risk for severe injury.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11478009
2014 Porsche 911Other & unknown

Both driver and passenger side door panels are failing causing them to raise due to failed seal and/or glue used in production. This has been inspected by the Porsche dealer and has been deemed a failure from the factory. This issue has caused for not only visibility issues and accessibility to door locks and windows, but could potentially impact the functionality and safety of the overall side airbag operation. This is a known issue based on the responses I have received from the dealership and Porsche factory representatives on the model 911 Carerra and other Porsche models.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11448354
2000 Porsche 911Wheels & tires

Driving gently at 50mph down a smooth road the tire suddenly deflated; I pulled over to swap it out for the spare. On examination of the tire the inner side wall delaminated in 2 places, I could find no reason for the failure. There are no screws or nails or other damage that would explain why it deflated other than the sidewall delaminating. The car had an oil change 4 days before the tire incident and the tire was examined and found to be at the correct pressure. The rubber around the failures seems soft and...

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tears easily. I have a matching set of these tires on my car, same brand and type. I did some searching and found a recall on this brand tire which describes exactly the failure I experienced; when I called the manufacturer they told me my tire does not fall under the recall.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11442422
1991 Porsche 911Engine & cooling

On 4/18/2021 I was driving my 1991 porsche c2 on the 10 freeway in monterey park, ca when suddenly I heard a loud bang sound from the engine. I got off the freeway and stopped and found that the entire engine cooling fan had completely sheared off and broke apart along with the fan belts. Less than 5 years ago the same engine cooling fan had to be replaced because it broke apart. This fan also broke apart about 20 years ago! The current incident caused damage to the alternator and air conditioner compressor and the belts and small dents to the back lid.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11416523

Questions about the Porsche 911

Which Porsche 911 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2007 (50), 1995 (12), 1999 (8). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2007 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Porsche 911 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1987, 1988, 2015 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 911 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Porsche 911 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (62), electrical system (9), airbags (7) most often.

How many recalls does the Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA lists 29 recalls across all Porsche 911 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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