Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, across 2 model years (2005–2006). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 911 Carrera S Cabriolet model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 911 Carrera S Cabriolet: 4 complaints, 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 S Cabriolet problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (4). 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 S Cabriolet?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.