Porsche 911 years to avoid
No model year of the Porsche 911 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Porsche 911 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Porsche 911 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Porsche 911 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine52
- Electrical24
- Fuel system15
- Transmission13
- Lights10
- Airbags10
- Body8
- Visibility6
- Brakes6
- Wheels4
- Steering4
- Acceleration4
Porsche 911 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 2 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 2 | Driver assistance | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 6 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 3 | Electrical | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 11 | Fuel system | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 5 | Fuel system | 6 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | - | 5 | Engine | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2019 | - | 2 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 4 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 2 | Lights | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 8 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 3 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 6 | Lights | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 5 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2005 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 8 | Engine | 17,042 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2003 | - | 9 | Engine | 69,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | - | 9 | Engine | 52,400 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | - | 8 | Engine | 45,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2000 | - | 6 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 8 | Engine | 47,863 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1998 | - | 2 | Lights | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 6 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 12 | Electrical | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1992 | - | 2 | Body | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1991 | - | 1 | Engine | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 1 | Body | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 27
Porsche 911 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Porsche 911
What years of the Porsche 911 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Porsche 911 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Porsche 911?
2012, 2020 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 5 and 5).
What is the most common problem with the Porsche 911?
Engine, with 52 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (24) and fuel system (15).
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 have?
27 recalls between 1990 and 2026. The 2021 model year has the most, with 6.
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