Porsche Carrera years to avoid
No model year of the Porsche Carrera stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Porsche Carrera years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Porsche 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 Carrera problems
All model years combined.
- Engine4
- Airbags4
- Visibility2
- Brakes2
- Body2
- Wheels1
- Transmission1
- Tires1
- Seat belts1
- Lights1
- Fuel system1
- Acceleration1
Porsche Carrera problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | 4 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1997 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1996 | - | 1 | Visibility | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 1 | Body | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1991 | - | 1 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 3 | Airbags | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Porsche Carrera
What years of the Porsche Carrera should you avoid?
No single model year of the Porsche Carrera has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Porsche Carrera?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Porsche Carrera?
Engine, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (4) and visibility (2).
How many recalls does the Porsche Carrera have?
3 recalls between 1990 and 2001. The 1992 model year has the most, with 2.
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