The Worst Problems for Every Porsche Model and Generation

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By matching owner complaints with recall, investigation and technical service bulletin data we've come up with a list of the most common Porsche problems for every model and generation. We've even ranked vehicles by their reliability.

Trending Problems

A few problems that keep popping up. There's plenty more where that came from.

  1. PCM Constantly Reboots

    A 2020 software update to the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system caused the unit to constantly reboot, leading to concerns about fried harddrives and drained batteries.

    Continue reading article "PCM Constantly Reboots" A hand pressing the touchscreen interface of Porsche's PCM infotainment system

  2. Blinding Dashboard Glare

    Porsche has a glaring problem according to a lawsuit filed by two California residents. The duo claims Porsche's beige-colored dashboards produce a dangerous amount of glare on the windshields. Should've went with the black interior, I gu…

    Continue reading article "Blinding Dashboard Glare" Over exaggerated dashboard glare in a Porsche interior

  3. Porsche Coolant Leaks

    Owners have noticed coolant leaking from the thermostat housing, intake manifold, water pump, and busted coolant pipes. After being sued 8 times Porsche, reluctantly, agreed to a settlement for some owners.

    Continue reading article "Porsche Coolant Leaks" Owner image of a Porsche engine with a coolant leak

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What Owners Complain About the Most

Sorting out which topics, problems, and model years have the most overall complaints from owners on CarComplaints.com.

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The Least Reliable Porsche Models

Some models just can't seem to get out of their own way. We've created a list of the least reliable GMC models using data such as complaint volume, average cost of repairs, age of the car when it breaks down, and recall frequency.

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Key Numbers

  1. 11 models

    Each with their own trim levels, bodystyles, and special blend of headaches.

  2. 21 generations

    A group of years for a specific model with the same design, features, and problems.

  3. 19 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  4. 126 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  5. 1,374 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  6. 81 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Worst Generations

A generation is a group of model years where little, if any, changes were made. They tend to have the same problems and some generations have horrible reputations for reliability. Here's a handful you should avoid.

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Recent Porsche News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. An investigation will look into 10 complaints of total loss of power while driving the 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan.

    The luxury EV is equipped with two batteries, an 800-volt for the heavy lifting and a 12-volt auxillary battery. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to know if a loss of charge in the 12V battery can deactivate the car's entire electrical system. A sudden loss of power is a killer for any vehicle, but feels particularly bad in a car that relies solely on electricity.

    keep reading article "Porsche's EV Under Investgation for Sudden and Complete Power Loss"

  5. Porsche appears to have sent out a software update to their infotainment systems that causes them to constantly reboot.

    That's annoying enough on its own, but according to a new lawsuit the never-ending reboots also do fun things like drain the car's battery and spin the infotainment's harddrive into a death spiral. Oh and just for good measure each reboot produces a loud static POP to drive home the point that failure is inevtiable.…

    keep reading article "Sirius Infotainment Update is Causing Constant Porsche Infotainment Reboots"

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