2019 Porsche 911: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker 911 years.
40 owner complaints, most about power train. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 911?The 2019 Porsche 911 has 40 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Porsche 911 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 911 years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the 911?
Across the 30 911 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (1998) to 200 (2022). With 40 complaints, the 2019 911 sits about the same as the model's median of 38.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 911
suspension:rear
Campaign 21V201000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, Carrera 4S Coupe, and Carrera S Cabriolet vehicles. The screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm may be loose.
equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Campaign 19V875000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
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.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 911. See the full 911 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used 911 listings typically run $49,999–$134,800.
Other 911 model years
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