2017 Porsche 718: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Porsche 718 has 10 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are seat belts and visibility/wiper. Owners most often flag throttle response lag / turbo lag (turbo 4-cylinder models) — noticeable delay in power delivery, especially at lower rpms, described as a lack of immediate response. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

10
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Porsche 718 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

seat belts
6
visibility/wiper
5
exterior lighting
4
power train
1
seats
1

Recalls affecting the 2017 718

fuel system, gasoline

Campaign 19V113000

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event…

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Campaign 17V054000

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera…

air bags:side/window

Campaign 16V946000

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Tu…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 17V134000

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 …

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is highly positive regarding the 718's core driving dynamics, with owners consistently praising its exceptional handling, steering precision, and chassis balance. The platform is widely regarded as a pure, mid-engine sports car that offers an engagin

  • Throttle response lag / turbo lag (turbo 4-cylinder models) — Noticeable delay in power delivery, especially at lower RPMs, described as a lack of immediate response. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine sound / character (turbo 4-cylinder models) — Exhaust note considered uninspiring and inferior to the flat-six engine's sound, a major point of criticism. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Long gearing (GT4/Spyder models) — Gear ratios described as excessively long, making it difficult to rev out the engine fully on public roads. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Low ride height / scraping — Practical daily nuisance; requires careful navigation of driveways, speed bumps, and parking lot entrances to avoid undercarriage damage. Frequency: recurrent.
  • PDK transmission reliability concerns (with track use) — Potential for very expensive failures (reported in the $15,000-$20,000 USD range) under heavy track use; Porsche dealers often replace rather than repair. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the 718.

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