Porsche 911 Carrera years to avoid
No model year of the Porsche 911 Carrera stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Porsche 911 Carrera years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Porsche 911 Carrera 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 Carrera problems
All model years combined.
- Engine13
- Airbags10
- Electrical6
- Seat belts5
- Fuel system4
- Suspension3
- Transmission2
- Steering2
- Seats2
- Wheels1
- Visibility1
- Tires1
Porsche 911 Carrera problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 1 | Seats | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 3 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 3 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 7 | Engine | 29,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2003 | - | 3 | Seat belts | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 4 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 2 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 13 | Airbags | 51,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 | - | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 16
Porsche 911 Carrera 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 Carrera
What years of the Porsche 911 Carrera should you avoid?
No single model year of the Porsche 911 Carrera has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Porsche 911 Carrera?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Porsche 911 Carrera?
Engine, with 13 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (10) and electrical (6).
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Carrera have?
16 recalls between 1997 and 2020. The 2020 model year has the most, with 5.
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