Porsche 911 (997) Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Porsche 911 (997), across 4 model years (2007–2010). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Porsche 911 (997) years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 911 (997) model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 911 (997): 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 911 (997): 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 911 (997): 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Porsche 911 (997) problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche 911 (997) model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 911 (997) | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2009 911 (997) | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2008 911 (997) | 4 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2007 911 (997) | 3 | 0 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche 911 (997) years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (4), 2007 (3), 2010 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Porsche 911 (997)?
Engine, with 6 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 (997) have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.