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2009 Porsche 911 repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 33 repairs.
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2009 Porsche 911 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 480hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD

Porsche 911 in Great Britain
Jun 2013 - Aug 2016
Nov 2013

29000 mi
Sunroof leaking.dealer adjusted under warranty whilst i was in there having my yearly MOT 
Jun 2014

30000 mi

£200
Leaking front coolant hose...replaced hose and coolant 
Aug 2014

31000 mi
Turbo actuators were sticking, shop lubricated them...now working fine 

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2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

385-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD

Porsche 911 in Texas, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

53100 mi

US $478
New battery and reset codes.  Hood struts. 
Porsche 911 in Texas, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
Sep 2015

30000 mi

US $220
Windshield washer pump needed replacement 
Dec 2015

31000 mi

US $235
Battery needed replacement. Last one was replaced in May 2013. 
Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

48360 mi

C $400
CEL after oil change. Oil cap is causing vacuum leak. I purchased and replaced the oil cap and issue is resolved. 
Aug 2021

58590 mi
battery replaced under warranty 
Porsche 911 in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

74000 mi

US $1500
High pressure fuel pump failed, car drove home in a limp mode 

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2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

385-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual AWD

Porsche 911 in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

60000 mi

US $3000
Factory sport exhaust cans developed rattle 
Porsche 911 in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
Sep 2012

25420 mi
Defective cat replaced under warranty. 
Porsche 911 in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2021
Feb 2021

13000 mi

US $300
10,000 mile annual service 

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2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

385-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD

Porsche 911 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
Aug 2011

11500 mi
Coolant leak. Replace water pump under warrenty 
Porsche 911 in Georgia, United States
May 2014 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016

52000 mi

US $900
Coolant pipe leak. 
Porsche 911 in Ohio, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

22000 mi
Clutch sensor switch went bad. Replaced switch under warranty 
Jan 2017

25000 mi
Window motor sensor was intermittent. Replaced window motor. 
Jun 2017

26000 mi
Replaced front control arms and tie rod ends. Warranty. 

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2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

345-horsepower 3.6L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD

Porsche 911 in Florida, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Nov 2009

10065 mi
Replace center muffler clamps per Porsche technical service bulletin 
Sep 2012

44000 mi
leak from sunroof, passenger side. Disassembled sunroof, sealed leak area, cleaned drains, and reassembled. Verified fix. 
May 2013

53000 mi
Leak around sunroof. Repair attempted at dealer Sept 2012, but eventually leaked again 
Sep 2015

86000 mi

US $250
Major leak in washer fluid reservoir. Washer pump turned out to be leaking in housing, internal seal failure. Replaced pump and all gaskets 
Mar 2017

104000 mi

US $1250
PCM went into a constant reboot cycle. Had to remove the unit, ship it to an independent repair shop and have it recoded at the dealership when it was returned 
Jun 2017

107000 mi

US $500
Bolt on tensioner pulley for serpentine belt broke. Engine had to be lowered from body to extract portion of bolt still in the block 

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2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD

Porsche 911 in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

56000 mi

US $330
Oil change 
Jul 2018

58000 mi

US $270
A/C service; 1.68 lbs R-134A added 

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2009 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible

385-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD

Porsche 911 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
Dec 2013

12000 mi
Rubber molding at base of convertible top came off and was damaged. 
Porsche 911 in Georgia, United States
Nov 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2017

53000 mi
Replaced bad coil for number 5 cylinder. 
Aug 2021

67000 mi

US $2000
Struts 
Porsche 911 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2014 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

37000 mi

US $400
Broken return spring on door opening mechanism 

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2009 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible

385-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual AWD

Porsche 911 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2014
Feb 2013

25900 mi
Battery would not hold charge 

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2009 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible

345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD

Porsche 911 in Michigan, United States
Jun 2012 - May 2014
Nov 2012

27300 mi

US $1200
Convertible top had a significant wear spot and top had to be replaced. 
Sep 2013

32000 mi
I could remove the key from the ignition cylinder and the engine kept running 

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