2023 Porsche 911: common problems and reliability

The 2023 Porsche 911 has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 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 2023 model year

12
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Porsche 911 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2023 a good year for the 911?

Across the 29 911 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (1998) to 100 (2007). With 12 complaints, the 2023 911 sits belowthe model's median of 16.

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

electrical system
8
engine
4
fuel/propulsion system
4

Recalls affecting the 2023 911

seat belts:rear/other:retractor

Campaign 24V123000

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

air bags

Campaign 23V715000

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 202

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.

  • 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.

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 $76,988–$270,070 across 1998 to 2026 model years.

Other 911 model years

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