Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, across 4 model years (2003–2023). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 911 Carrera 4S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 911 Carrera 4S: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2003 911 Carrera 4S: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 Carrera 4S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche 911 Carrera 4S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Carrera 4S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 911 Carrera 4S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 911 Carrera 4S | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2003 911 Carrera 4S | 1 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche 911 Carrera 4S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (1), 2003 (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 Carrera 4S?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.