Problems · NHTSA complaints

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera problems

Owners filed 5 complaints about the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera with NHTSA between Apr 2017 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is power train (1).

Complaints
5
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Power train1
  2. Engine1
  3. Visibility/wiper1
  4. Electrical system1
  5. Fuel/propulsion system1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20171
20180
20190
20200
20210
20221
20230
20241
20251
20261

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Power train

1 report
“On the day of delivery of this Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle (purchased May 24, 2022, from Porsche Nashua, Nashua, NH), traction control and all-wheel-drive warnings appeared on the drive home from the dealership. The valve lift solenoid/actuator was replaced under warranty; the vehicle spent 7 days in the shop. Within four months (September 2022), the engine fault light returned and the engine had to be dropped for repair (fuel tank breather pipe replacement and DME reprogramming) — 13 more days in the shop. A certified vehicle should not suffer stability/drivetrain faults on the day of delivery.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 29, 2026Power trainODI 11767918

Engine

1 report
“While driving 40 miles per hour a sudden explosion happened with no warning. Thought it was the engine due to the smoke coming out of rear of the vehicle but realized that engine was still on and steam was coming out. All coolant drained out of vehicle and on road. Vehicle was towed to a Porsche dealership in Duluth Ga. The coolant tank exploded causing minor body damage and sudden loss of all coolant. The dealer replaced the shattered coolant tank but found no cause as to why the pressure got so high to cause the tank to explode.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 24, 2025EngineODI 11689476

Visibility/wiper

1 report
“The rear window seal is severely breaking apart, severely cracked and others are melting. This may affect condensation inside the vehicle and potentially be a safety hazard. Several reports on this problem can be seen at porsche forums. I believe this is a manufacturing defect and is a potential safety hazard on many porsche vehicles.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 17, 2024Visibility/wiperODI 11631125

Electrical system

1 report
“My air conditioner/heater fan does not come on after car has been sitting for a few days in a humid climate. This problem is documented with a temporary fix on the static.nhsta.gov site. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10186302-0001.pdf The problem is it happens to me every week or so. There is no permanent fix. This is a safety issue because without the fan motor the defroster doesn't work and the windows can fog up creating a dangerous situation.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 11, 2022Electrical systemODI 11478877

Fuel/propulsion system

1 report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V054000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY HAD NOT YET RESPONDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 10, 2017Fuel/propulsion systemODI 10971746
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.