The 2015 Porsche 911 has 32 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag extremely high maintenance and repair costs — major engine or transmission failure can cost more than the car's value, and parts are exceptionally expensive. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
32
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Porsche 911 vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
electrical system
16
engine
12
vehicle speed control
4
service brakes
4
structure
4
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is deeply polarized and varies significantly by generation and model. Long-term ownership satisfaction is frequently described as very high, with many owners reporting the car living up to or exceeding lifelong expectations. The 911 is often cited as
Extremely high maintenance and repair costs — Major engine or transmission failure can cost more than the car's value, and parts are exceptionally expensive. Frequency: very frequent.
Turbo lag in modern turbocharged engines (991.2, 992) — Noted as a significant dynamic flaw, with criticism that reviewers downplay its presence. Frequency: recurrent.
Interior material quality and durability — Hard plastics, manual seats in base models, and specific issues like peeling door cards on 991 models left in the sun. Frequency: recurrent.
Numb electric power steering (991 and 992 generations) — Criticized for lacking the feedback of older hydraulic systems. Frequency: recurrent.
Engine issues specific to generations — M96/97 engine issues (including IMS bearing) on older models (996, 997.1), susceptibility to carbon buildup on direct injection engines, and a noted case of a blown engine on a 996 under warranty. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 911.
Typical used price
Used 911 listings typically run $76,988–$270,070 across 1998 to 2026 model years.