2003 Porsche 911: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
65,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data updated: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Equipment: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Seats: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 1; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10050116 · 2003-12-05 (December 5, 2003)
WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER A/C WAS ENGAGED CONDENSATION APPEARED AND SPREAD ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THIS REDUCED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY DOOR REMOTE OPENER FAILED TO FUNCTION. *AK *MR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050116 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10074071 · 2004-06-25 (June 25, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL A309 NOTICE FOR REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT SEATS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANAGER PAT COLLINS. *AK *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10074071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10510346 · 2013-05-02 (May 2, 2013)
COOLANT FITTING ON ENGINE BLEW OFF ON THE FREEWAY, DUMPING ALL THE COOLANT AND CAUSING A MAJOR TRAFFIC SLOWDOWN. CAR WAS ABLE TO BE REPAIRED BY BONDING (JB WELD) IN THE FITTING INTO THE ENGINE BLOCK. NO ISSUES SINCE. ALSO, THE LEFT FRONT RADIATOR LEAKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 69,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10510346 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10510442 · 2013-05-02 (May 2, 2013)
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO A CHARITY EVENT HOSTED BY A HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM WHEN I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM MY ENGINE BAY. ALL MY CARS COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND IT CREATED A VERY LARGE PUDDLE. MY WHEELS WERE COVERED IN COOLANT AND IT CREATED AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS BEHIND ME WHO WERE FOLLOW ME INTO THE CAR WAS. AS ALL OF THE COOLANT EVACUATED MY CAR, IT IS A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS FAULTY COOLANT LINES, MY A…
Owner-reported narrative. 96,601 miles reported. Look up ODI 10510442 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10515138 · 2013-06-04 (June 4, 2013)
ENTERED HIGHWAY AND REACHED HIGHWAY SPEED, LOW COOLANT LIGHT APPEARED AND LARGE CLOUD OF SMOKE EXITED THE REAR OF THE CAR. PULLED OVER AND ENGINE BAY SMOKING WITH COOLANT EVERYWHERE INSIDE ENGINE BAY AND OVER REAR OF CAR INCLUDING TIRES. COOLANT HAD COMPLETELY DRAINED DUE TO A GLUED IN FITTING WHICH HAD COME LOOSE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10515138 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10586974 · 2014-05-07 (May 7, 2014)
VEHICLE'S ENGINE STARTED TO "RATTLE" AT WARM-UP, THEN WOULD GO AWAY, TYPICAL FOR AN IMS FAILURE. ANY LONGER WAIT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10586974 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11115190 · 2018-08-01 (August 1, 2018)
THIS VEHICLE HAS A DARK HISTORY AROUND 2010 ! THERE WERE FIVE TITLE ISSUES REPORTED ALL STAYING LEMON LAW ISSUES ! I CAN'T GET ANYONE TO VLARIFY
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11115190 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11302661 · 2020-01-28 (January 28, 2020)
ODOMETER READING ON THE CLUSTER AND TITLE DO NOT MATCH WHAT THE CAR ACTUALLY HAS. I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM MULLINS FORD OF VERO BEACH. FOUND MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND FOUND THAT THE MILEAGE TRUE MILEAGE WAS ACTUALLY 13,000 MILES MORE. SPOKE TO TWO MANAGERS AND NEITHER OF THEM WANTED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I REALLY LOVED THE CAR AND WANTED TO KEEP IT BUT FOR SOMEONE TO LIE AND DO SOMETHING FRAUDULENT IS NOT A PLEASURE I WANTED TO BE APART SO I INFORMED THEM OF IT AND MADE THEM REFUND MY MONEY. AFTER 9 HOURS OF MY LIFE WASTED FOR THIS HORR…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,894 miles reported. Look up ODI 11302661 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
9 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Engine | 120.0%ODI 10781046 · 25,000 miTHE AUTOMOBILE LOST POWER ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. AFTER GLIDING TO A HALT, FIRE WAS NOTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY ENGULFED AND DESTROYED THE WHOLE CAR. | 116.7%ODI 10808725 · 11,000 miAT HIGHWAY SPEED EXPERIENCED BRIEF, COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE, THEN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED ENGINE POWER FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DRIVE. THIS TYPE OF ENGINE FAILURE IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION RESULTED IN RAPID DECELERATION. GIVEN THIS ENGINE BRAKING IS A RESULT OF ENGINE FAILURE, THE RAPID LOSS OF SPEED HAPPENS WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS ALERTING OTHER DRIVERS TO SPEED REDUCTION. TESTING INDICATED A FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ACCORDING TO PORSCHE TECHNICIANS. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 337.5%ODI 11031568 · 10,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. SEVERAL TIMES, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK OIL LEVEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, HE ALSO HAD TO ADD OIL TO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO ADD OIL APPROXIMATELY EVERY 500-900 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE COLLECTION (200 BIRD RD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 [phone removed]) WHERE A FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11689476While driving 40 miles per hour a sudden explosion happened with no warning. Thought it was the engine due to the smoke coming out of rear of the vehicle but realized that engine was still on and steam was coming out. All coolant drained out of vehicle and on road. Vehicle was towed to a Porsche dealership in Duluth Ga. The coolant tank exploded causing minor body damage and sudden loss of all coolant. The dealer replaced the shattered coolant tank but found no cause as to why the pressure got so high to cause the tank to explode. INFORMATION R… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11395726 · 2,800 miTHE CARS AUTO IDLE OFF FUNCTION THAT SAVES FUEL BY TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS IN INOPERATIVE. I HAVE HAD IT INTO MULTIPLE DEALERS 4 TIMES SINCE 12/2020 WITH THE COMPLAINT. IN MY OPINION THERE IS A TEMPERATURE SENSOR THAT IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT ALLOWING THE CAR TO GO INTO THE FUEL SAVING MODE. I AM TOLD THAT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO MAKE THIS FUNCTION WORK PROPERLY. WASN'T THE CAR CERTIFIED FOR EMISSIONS AND FUEL ECONOMY WITH THIS FUNCTION IN PLACE? | 360.0%ODI 11308635MY 2020 PORSCHE 911 WAS TWO DAYS OLD WHEN I GET A "IGNITION LOCK ERROR-SERVICE REQUIRED". THE NEXT DAY THE TACHOMETER STOPPED WORKING. AFTER THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM, I DROVE HOME AND PARK THE CAR FOR TWO DAYS. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THIS CAR HAS MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT'S COMPUTER WHICH MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE BECAUSE LOTS OF ITS FUNCTIONS ARE COMPUTER CONTROLLED. I ALSO JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NO.19V-878. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 11519523I have a nearly brand new 2022 Porsche 911 GTS with around 3000 miles on it. Around 3am on 4/16/23, I was driving on highway and experienced serious engine failure. Put me and other drivers driving on the highway in a life threatening situation. I or anyone who is driving could be killed while my car stopped on highway and later on a local road. It gave me insomia, paranoidism, trauma etc. In details, when the engine first failed, the speed was decreasing, I stepped on gas but there is no response from the car, the speed still decelerated unti… | 133.3%ODI 11551052Check engine lights, engine control module, erratic idle, P0089 check engine light code. Maybe unsafe to operate & stall? | 240.0%ODI 11577795Heard a ticking noise while driving. Pulled over, on freeway. It was not a safe situation parked on side of a major freeway. Turned off car to look around the engine and found nothing. Started the car again and it died within 5 seconds. The electric system completely died after and would not crank. Got it towed to dealer after waiting for tow truck 3 hours. I was really scared sitting in my that someone would crash into me. Dealer has now the engine apart diagnosing it. It is a failed engine and will need a brand new motor. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 120.0%ODI 115505821. Door panel Issue. I have a 2012 911, and have noticed last year that the door panels have popped up on both sides, it looks like the glue has given way. It seems that this is a common issue for Porsche 911. 2. Keyless Entry Issue. I was not able to lock my car by pressing by the door handle's button. I was able to unlock the car. I then tried on the passenger's side and was able to lock it. It's been going on for months, and every time it occurs I will have to spend minutes to get into the car. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 450.0%ODI 10946814 · 31,000 miCAR HEATING SYSTEM CUT OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND THE HEATER SYSTEM DIED. NOT HAVING HEAT, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP IMMEDIATELY AND COLD RAIN STARTED FREEZING ON THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRING ME CONTINUOUSLY CLEAR IT WITH WASHER FLUID UNTIL THE CAR RAN OUT OF WASHER FLUID AND I HAD TO STOP. AFTER DOING SOME INTERNET RESEARCH IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A PROBLEM AFFECTING MANY PORSCHES OF THIS TYPE. IT SEEMS LIKE PORSCHE IS USING A FAILURE PRONE VALVE UNIT IN 6-8 PLACES IN THE CAR (DEPENDING ON MODEL TYPE). T… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11478877My air conditioner/heater fan does not come on after car has been sitting for a few days in a humid climate. This problem is documented with a temporary fix on the static.nhsta.gov site. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10186302-0001.pdf The problem is it happens to me every week or so. There is no permanent fix. This is a safety issue because without the fan motor the defroster doesn't work and the windows can fog up creating a dangerous situation. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 11308635MY 2020 PORSCHE 911 WAS TWO DAYS OLD WHEN I GET A "IGNITION LOCK ERROR-SERVICE REQUIRED". THE NEXT DAY THE TACHOMETER STOPPED WORKING. AFTER THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM, I DROVE HOME AND PARK THE CAR FOR TWO DAYS. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THIS CAR HAS MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT'S COMPUTER WHICH MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE BECAUSE LOTS OF ITS FUNCTIONS ARE COMPUTER CONTROLLED. I ALSO JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NO.19V-878. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 11519523I have a nearly brand new 2022 Porsche 911 GTS with around 3000 miles on it. Around 3am on 4/16/23, I was driving on highway and experienced serious engine failure. Put me and other drivers driving on the highway in a life threatening situation. I or anyone who is driving could be killed while my car stopped on highway and later on a local road. It gave me insomia, paranoidism, trauma etc. In details, when the engine first failed, the speed was decreasing, I stepped on gas but there is no response from the car, the speed still decelerated unti… | 266.7%ODI 11551052Check engine lights, engine control module, erratic idle, P0089 check engine light code. Maybe unsafe to operate & stall? | 240.0%ODI 11577795Heard a ticking noise while driving. Pulled over, on freeway. It was not a safe situation parked on side of a major freeway. Turned off car to look around the engine and found nothing. Started the car again and it died within 5 seconds. The electric system completely died after and would not crank. Got it towed to dealer after waiting for tow truck 3 hours. I was really scared sitting in my that someone would crash into me. Dealer has now the engine apart diagnosing it. It is a failed engine and will need a brand new motor. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 120.0%ODI 11351045 · 26,000 miPORSCHE 991 911 AND 981 CAYMAN/BOXSTER MODELS HAVE AN ISSUE WHERE THE FOAM PADS SECURING THE FUEL TANK DEGRADE OR FALL OUT. THE INITIAL MANIFESTATION IS A SQUEAKING SOUND WHERE THE PLASTIC TANK RUBS AGAINST THE METAL BODY OF THE CAR. WITH PROLONGED MOVEMENT THE FUEL TANK CAN BE DAMAGED AND A FIRE COULD RESULT. PORSCHE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND HAS AN INTERNAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO FIX IT BUT ONLY FOR CUSTOMERS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY CLAIM THE ISSUE IS ONLY A SQUEAKING SOUND BUT COMMON SENSE WOULD DICTATE PLASTIC RUBBING ON METAL SEVERAL TIMES PER… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 11762189COMPONENT THAT FAILED: A high-pressure fuel injector (cylinder 2). The failed injector and engine wiring harness are available for inspection on request. The vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer. WHAT HAPPENED: While driving at approximately 35-45 mph under light throttle in normal traffic, the engine began misfiring without warning. The misfire worsened rapidly over several seconds and the engine ran roughly enough that I pulled off the road. A strong burning smell was present immediately afterward. The vehicle has continued to misfir… | 360.0%ODI 11693498Two separate instances of fuel line failure and fuel leak in the engine compartment. The first in March 2024 and the second in September 2025. The situations both resulted in fuel leaking on top of the hot engine components. Repair requires removal of the engine and transmission. In 2024 repair time was 9 weeks, in 2025 - 3 weeks. In the first case service was covered under warranty, the second partially covered by extended warranty. Repair costs approximately $6,000 per occasion. Leaking fuel on a hot engine clearly created an unacceptable haz… | 660.0%ODI 11630694Massive fuel leak. Appears to be fairly common amongst other owners. Required engine out to repair. | 133.3%ODI 11551052Check engine lights, engine control module, erratic idle, P0089 check engine light code. Maybe unsafe to operate & stall? | 120.0%ODI 11717136Woke up one morning and noticed a very strong gas smell coming from the car while driving with the windows down, even at low speed. Once I noticed the smell I stopped driving and exited the vehicle and again noted the very strong smell. I immediately took the car to the nearest Porsche service dealership in Beverly Hills. The repair was covered by warranty, and the issue was found to be due to a leakage from the fuel supply line that runs from the fuel tank to the engine. This is a very serious issue that I find dangerous had I not immediately … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train | 120.0%ODI 11531070Cruising on the highway and a transmission error comes up saying that there's no reverse gear. Got off the highway and even gears aren't engaring, no 2,4,6 gears. 1,3,5,7 gears are engaging. Turned off and parked the car for about an hour. Turned it on car drove fine but start/stop wasn't available and sport modes are not available. Had the car diagnosed at the dealer and the same symptoms and codes are exactly as SB-10054511-7606. The 2012 model year needs to be included. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 11031571 · 10,030 miI FIND MYSELF HAVING TO HAVING TO ADD OIL EVERY TWO FILL UPS. FROM 500 HUNDRED TO 1000 MILES.THIS RATE OF OIL CONSUMPTION VERY EXCESSIVE AND IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ADVISED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I WOULD HAVE NOT BOUGHT THE CAR. THE DEALER AND PORSCHE USA SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. BUT I HAVE ANOTHER PORSCHE THAT DOESN'T USE OIL. THEY HAVE TO ADD OIL THREE TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR.UNACCEPTABLE!. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11398049 · 5,800 miCOMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING 2019 GT3RS WITH LESS THAN 6KI MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON A HILL AND ACCELERATING, RECEIVED LOW ENGINE PRESSURE WARNING AND ENGINE LOST POWER. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA REPLACED ENTIRE MOTOR. | 240.0%ODI 11308635MY 2020 PORSCHE 911 WAS TWO DAYS OLD WHEN I GET A "IGNITION LOCK ERROR-SERVICE REQUIRED". THE NEXT DAY THE TACHOMETER STOPPED WORKING. AFTER THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM, I DROVE HOME AND PARK THE CAR FOR TWO DAYS. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THIS CAR HAS MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT'S COMPUTER WHICH MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE BECAUSE LOTS OF ITS FUNCTIONS ARE COMPUTER CONTROLLED. I ALSO JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NO.19V-878. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 11519523I have a nearly brand new 2022 Porsche 911 GTS with around 3000 miles on it. Around 3am on 4/16/23, I was driving on highway and experienced serious engine failure. Put me and other drivers driving on the highway in a life threatening situation. I or anyone who is driving could be killed while my car stopped on highway and later on a local road. It gave me insomia, paranoidism, trauma etc. In details, when the engine first failed, the speed was decreasing, I stepped on gas but there is no response from the car, the speed still decelerated unti… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 11749681On XXX, less than 24 hours after an authorized Porsche dealer released this 2024 911 as a successfully completed repair with the diagnostic codes cleared and no root cause documented, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power while traveling at highway speed. It entered limp mode with severe deceleration and displayed a red engine control error, forcing an emergency lane change across traffic to reach a parking lot. After stopping, an active and significant fluid leak was observed trailing from the engine compartment, creating a fire risk. The 12-… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11765384While 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 t… |
| Unknown Or Other | 120.0%ODI 10781046 · 25,000 miTHE AUTOMOBILE LOST POWER ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. AFTER GLIDING TO A HALT, FIRE WAS NOTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY ENGULFED AND DESTROYED THE WHOLE CAR. | 116.7%ODI 11656182The door panels at the top wrap on my 2013 Porsche 911 and I understand this is a problem on Porsches 911 delivered between 2012 - 2019 A number of recommendations have been made for owners to glue the panel. This panel is designed to release in a side impact condition and any glue modifications to this panel would violate the designed operation. The manufacture is well aware of this issue and has replaced a number of them out of warranty for free, but you have to back them in a corner. | 266.7%ODI 11448354Both 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 9… | 112.5%ODI 11456987Spoiler lift spring brackets on both sides are broken allowing the springs to get in the way of the normal performance of the spoiler. This could impede the deployment of the spoiler or the successful retraction of the spoiler, creating a reduction in downforce (grip) or creating a safety hazard of a non-fully retracted spoiler. This was identified by a third-party repair shop during maintenance work. In doing further research online I have determined that this is an extremely common issue on this model generation (991.1) that Porsche will n… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 11724832I am writing to express my significant frustration regarding the handling of NHTSA Recall 25V896. I dropped off my vehicle several weeks ago following the recall notice, only to be informed later that the software remedy is not expected until Q2 2026. It is unacceptable to request that customers surrender their vehicles for a recall when the manufacturer is not yet prepared to provide the necessary service or solution. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11703552The center lock bolts to the wheels increase in tightness when driven even a short distance. All four of my bolts have consistently tightened to over 800 ft/lbs of torque after being installed at Porsche dealerships. The car was delivered new in Sept 2023. The first attempt to remove the bolts were nearly impossible being over tight. The car was sent to the dealership to address this issue, to no resolve; Jan 8, 2024. Porsche - South Austin stated “CHECKED AND CORRECTED WHEEL TORQUE TO FACTORY SPEC OF 444 FT. LBS. INSPECTED CENTER WHEEL LOCKS … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting | 120.0%ODI 11621187Tail light fall off the car while driving, catching it dangling from the car holding by only one wire. Upon inspection, they came off due to a broken plastic lug that was holding the taillights together. It appears that Porsche changed the taillight mounting design in the 991 after the 2013 model year, adding a metal piece to keep it together even after the plastic cracks, melts, or fails. Mine is 2012 so it will cost us a fortune for get it fixed, for something it was clearly a design failure from the beginning. | 350.0%ODI 11532160The tail light assembly mounting fastener failed and the tail light assembly fell out of the rear bumper assembly. There was no indication of a failure while driving. Apparently this is a known issue with the 991.1 version of the 911. I’ve owned the car since new (MY 2013), have it serviced at a Porsche dealership and have not been notified of the potential safety issue. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11319035 · 8,000 miWHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AFTER HEAVY BRAKING, THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT DISLODGED FROM THE CAR, DANGLED FOR A SECOND ON THE HOOD FROM THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, THEN FLEW OFF THE CAR COMPLETELY | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 11733939Both my rear break lights are showing stress cracks from movement of the frame of the body. There are other references to this happening online from other owners and it's a manufacturer defect. I brought to the dealer and was told that they should be replaced for $3000 each as they are allowing water to intrude and will cause a shorting out of the brake lights. No brake lights would be a major hazard. The cracks in both lights were not due to impacts. It is a design issue. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 11638834Rear Tailight internal stress cracks causing condensation moisture and dust buildup. Dealer says this is normal, vehicle is only 2 years old, 20k miles and under warranty. Seems like there is a seal issue with the moisture and dust due to the internal cracks of the taillights. I've read on Rennlist and seen on YouTube that this is occurring for others as well that own 992 911's. The taillights were inspected by two dealers, one said it was normal but did not mention cracks, another dealer confirmed it was due to "stress cracks" inside the tail… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Air Bags | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 11656182The door panels at the top wrap on my 2013 Porsche 911 and I understand this is a problem on Porsches 911 delivered between 2012 - 2019 A number of recommendations have been made for owners to glue the panel. This panel is designed to release in a side impact condition and any glue modifications to this panel would violate the designed operation. The manufacture is well aware of this issue and has replaced a number of them out of warranty for free, but you have to back them in a corner. | 133.3%ODI 11684236The leather dash on my vehicle is peeling back due to shrinkage. It is shrinking and peeling back from the front of the windshield. I am concerned it will effect the ability for the passenger side airbag to function properly. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | Too few reports for a range | 69,000 mi | 3 (sparse) | ODI 10510346 · 69,000 miCOOLANT FITTING ON ENGINE BLEW OFF ON THE FREEWAY, DUMPING ALL THE COOLANT AND CAUSING A MAJOR TRAFFIC SLOWDOWN. CAR WAS ABLE TO BE REPAIRED BY BONDING (JB WELD) IN THE FITTING INTO THE ENGINE BLOCK. NO ISSUES SINCE. ALSO, THE LEFT FRONT RADIATOR LEAKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR ODI 10510442 · 96,601 miI WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO A CHARITY EVENT HOSTED BY A HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM WHEN I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM MY ENGINE BAY. ALL MY CARS COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND IT CREATED A VERY LARGE PUDDLE. MY WHEELS WERE COVERED IN COOLANT AND IT CREATED AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS BEHIND ME WHO WERE FOLLOW ME INTO THE CAR WAS. AS ALL OF THE COOLANT EVACUATED MY CAR, IT IS A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS FAULTY COOLANT LINES, MY A… ODI 10515138 · 52,000 miENTERED HIGHWAY AND REACHED HIGHWAY SPEED, LOW COOLANT LIGHT APPEARED AND LARGE CLOUD OF SMOKE EXITED THE REAR OF THE CAR. PULLED OVER AND ENGINE BAY SMOKING WITH COOLANT EVERYWHERE INSIDE ENGINE BAY AND OVER REAR OF CAR INCLUDING TIRES. COOLANT HAD COMPLETELY DRAINED DUE TO A GLUED IN FITTING WHICH HAD COME LOOSE. *TR |
| Unknown Or Other | Too few reports for a range | 75,894 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11302661 · 75,894 miODOMETER READING ON THE CLUSTER AND TITLE DO NOT MATCH WHAT THE CAR ACTUALLY HAS. I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM MULLINS FORD OF VERO BEACH. FOUND MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR AND FOUND THAT THE MILEAGE TRUE MILEAGE WAS ACTUALLY 13,000 MILES MORE. SPOKE TO TWO MANAGERS AND NEITHER OF THEM WANTED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I REALLY LOVED THE CAR AND WANTED TO KEEP IT BUT FOR SOMEONE TO LIE AND DO SOMETHING FRAUDULENT IS NOT A PLEASURE I WANTED TO BE APART SO I INFORMED THEM OF IT AND MADE THEM REFUND MY MONEY. AFTER 9 HOURS OF MY LIFE WASTED FOR THIS HORR… |
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 96,601 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10510442 · 96,601 miI WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO A CHARITY EVENT HOSTED BY A HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM WHEN I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM MY ENGINE BAY. ALL MY CARS COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND IT CREATED A VERY LARGE PUDDLE. MY WHEELS WERE COVERED IN COOLANT AND IT CREATED AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS BEHIND ME WHO WERE FOLLOW ME INTO THE CAR WAS. AS ALL OF THE COOLANT EVACUATED MY CAR, IT IS A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS FAULTY COOLANT LINES, MY A… |
| Engine | Too few reports for a range | 62,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10586974 · 62,000 miVEHICLE'S ENGINE STARTED TO "RATTLE" AT WARM-UP, THEN WOULD GO AWAY, TYPICAL FOR AN IMS FAILURE. ANY LONGER WAIT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. *TR |
| Equipment | Too few reports for a range | 2,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10050116 · 2,000 miWHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER A/C WAS ENGAGED CONDENSATION APPEARED AND SPREAD ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THIS REDUCED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY DOOR REMOTE OPENER FAILED TO FUNCTION. *AK *MR |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | Too few reports for a range | 2,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10050116 · 2,000 miWHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER A/C WAS ENGAGED CONDENSATION APPEARED AND SPREAD ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THIS REDUCED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY DOOR REMOTE OPENER FAILED TO FUNCTION. *AK *MR |
| Wheels | Too few reports for a range | 96,601 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10510442 · 96,601 miI WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO A CHARITY EVENT HOSTED BY A HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM WHEN I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM MY ENGINE BAY. ALL MY CARS COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND IT CREATED A VERY LARGE PUDDLE. MY WHEELS WERE COVERED IN COOLANT AND IT CREATED AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS BEHIND ME WHO WERE FOLLOW ME INTO THE CAR WAS. AS ALL OF THE COOLANT EVACUATED MY CAR, IT IS A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS FAULTY COOLANT LINES, MY A… |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 1 | None | ODI 11652685I bought this vehicle from the Mecum auction. It was represented as a vehicle with 2651 miles on the odometer after purchase. I later ran a Carfax and saw that it had upwards of 60,000 miles and had potential odometer. Roll Back. I contacted Mecum and they said they could not do anything about it. The seller who sold it to Mecum was a dealership in Michigan. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 6 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling | Unknown Or Other | Electrical System | Engine | Equipment | Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | Seats | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | 0 | 1ODI 10510442 · 96,601 miI WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO A CHARITY EVENT HOSTED BY A HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM WHEN I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM MY ENGINE BAY. ALL MY CARS COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND IT CREATED A VERY LARGE PUDDLE. MY WHEELS WERE COVERED IN COOLANT AND IT CREATED AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS BEHIND ME WHO WERE FOLLOW ME INTO THE CAR WAS. AS ALL OF THE COOLANT EVACUATED MY CAR, IT IS A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS FAULTY COOLANT LINES, MY A… | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10510442 · 96,601 miI WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO A CHARITY EVENT HOSTED BY A HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM WHEN I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM MY ENGINE BAY. ALL MY CARS COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND IT CREATED A VERY LARGE PUDDLE. MY WHEELS WERE COVERED IN COOLANT AND IT CREATED AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS BEHIND ME WHO WERE FOLLOW ME INTO THE CAR WAS. AS ALL OF THE COOLANT EVACUATED MY CAR, IT IS A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS FAULTY COOLANT LINES, MY A… |
| Unknown Or Other | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1ODI 10510442 · 96,601 miI WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO A CHARITY EVENT HOSTED BY A HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM WHEN I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM MY ENGINE BAY. ALL MY CARS COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND IT CREATED A VERY LARGE PUDDLE. MY WHEELS WERE COVERED IN COOLANT AND IT CREATED AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS BEHIND ME WHO WERE FOLLOW ME INTO THE CAR WAS. AS ALL OF THE COOLANT EVACUATED MY CAR, IT IS A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS FAULTY COOLANT LINES, MY A… | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10510442 · 96,601 miI WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO A CHARITY EVENT HOSTED BY A HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM WHEN I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM MY ENGINE BAY. ALL MY CARS COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND IT CREATED A VERY LARGE PUDDLE. MY WHEELS WERE COVERED IN COOLANT AND IT CREATED AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS BEHIND ME WHO WERE FOLLOW ME INTO THE CAR WAS. AS ALL OF THE COOLANT EVACUATED MY CAR, IT IS A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS FAULTY COOLANT LINES, MY A… |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1ODI 10050116 · 2,000 miWHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER A/C WAS ENGAGED CONDENSATION APPEARED AND SPREAD ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THIS REDUCED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY DOOR REMOTE OPENER FAILED TO FUNCTION. *AK *MR | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10050116 · 2,000 miWHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER A/C WAS ENGAGED CONDENSATION APPEARED AND SPREAD ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THIS REDUCED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY DOOR REMOTE OPENER FAILED TO FUNCTION. *AK *MR | — | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Wheels | 1ODI 10510442 · 96,601 miI WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO A CHARITY EVENT HOSTED BY A HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM WHEN I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM MY ENGINE BAY. ALL MY CARS COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND IT CREATED A VERY LARGE PUDDLE. MY WHEELS WERE COVERED IN COOLANT AND IT CREATED AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS BEHIND ME WHO WERE FOLLOW ME INTO THE CAR WAS. AS ALL OF THE COOLANT EVACUATED MY CAR, IT IS A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS FAULTY COOLANT LINES, MY A… | 0 | 1ODI 10510442 · 96,601 miI WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO A CHARITY EVENT HOSTED BY A HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM WHEN I NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM MY ENGINE BAY. ALL MY CARS COOLANT LEAKED OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND IT CREATED A VERY LARGE PUDDLE. MY WHEELS WERE COVERED IN COOLANT AND IT CREATED AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS BEHIND ME WHO WERE FOLLOW ME INTO THE CAR WAS. AS ALL OF THE COOLANT EVACUATED MY CAR, IT IS A MIRACLE THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS FAULTY COOLANT LINES, MY A… | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.