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Porsche Reliability for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Porsche.

Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 5 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Repair Trips Per 100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year    
2009 Porsche 911   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 911s, 10.4 months of data per 911, average 52200 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2007 Porsche 911   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  19 911s, 9.3 months of data per 911, average 52800 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2006 Porsche 911   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  15 911s, 10.5 months of data per 911, average 61300 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2004 Porsche 911   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 911s, 11.3 months of data per 911, average 66200 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2003 Porsche 911   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 911s, 10.2 months of data per 911, average 55000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2002 Porsche 911   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  18 911s, 11.2 months of data per 911, average 81000 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2016 Porsche Boxster 14
16.666666666667% 16.666666666667% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  25 Boxsters, 10.2 months of data per Boxster, average 8800 miles
2015 Porsche Boxster   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  18 Boxsters, 10.4 months of data per Boxster, average 16600 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2014 Porsche Boxster 32
39.52380952381% 39.52380952381% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  47 Boxsters, 9.6 months of data per Boxster, average 30400 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2013 Porsche Boxster 22
21.92118226601% 21.92118226601% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  32 Boxsters, 10.4 months of data per Boxster, average 25000 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2009 Porsche Boxster   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 Boxsters, 9.9 months of data per Boxster, average 44400 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2008 Porsche Boxster 31
12.637362637363% 12.637362637363% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  31 Boxsters, 8.8 months of data per Boxster, average 53800 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2007 Porsche Boxster 36
11.751152073733% 11.751152073733% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  33 Boxsters, 10.2 months of data per Boxster, average 56900 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2006 Porsche Boxster 46
22.380952380952% 22.380952380952% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  25 Boxsters, 9.4 months of data per Boxster, average 69100 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2005 Porsche Boxster 66
37.5% 37.5% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  27 Boxsters, 9.5 months of data per Boxster, average 70500 miles

Redesigned. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2004 Porsche Boxster   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  15 Boxsters, 10.5 months of data per Boxster, average 68900 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2003 Porsche Boxster 43
15.245202558635% 15.245202558635% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  25 Boxsters, 9.0 months of data per Boxster, average 78600 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2002 Porsche Boxster   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  14 Boxsters, 10.2 months of data per Boxster, average 71300 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2001 Porsche Boxster 20
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  27 Boxsters, 11.1 months of data per Boxster, average 86700 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2000 Porsche Boxster   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 Boxsters, 10.8 months of data per Boxster, average 97900 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2014 Porsche Cayenne   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 Cayennes, 11.1 months of data per Cayenne, average 51100 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2008 Porsche Cayenne   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 Cayennes, 8.8 months of data per Cayenne, average 87800 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2006 Porsche Cayenne   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 Cayennes, 9.8 months of data per Cayenne, average 135600 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2016 Porsche Cayman 14
16.666666666667% 16.666666666667% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  25 Caymans, 10.2 months of data per Cayman, average 8800 miles
2015 Porsche Cayman   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  18 Caymans, 10.4 months of data per Cayman, average 16600 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2014 Porsche Cayman 32
39.52380952381% 39.52380952381% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  47 Caymans, 9.6 months of data per Cayman, average 30400 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2009 Porsche Cayman   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 Caymans, 9.9 months of data per Cayman, average 44400 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2008 Porsche Cayman 31
12.637362637363% 12.637362637363% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  31 Caymans, 8.8 months of data per Cayman, average 53800 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2007 Porsche Cayman 36
11.751152073733% 11.751152073733% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  33 Caymans, 10.2 months of data per Cayman, average 56900 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2006 Porsche Cayman 46
22.380952380952% 22.380952380952% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  25 Caymans, 9.4 months of data per Cayman, average 69100 miles

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2018 Porsche Macan   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Macans, 7.5 months of data per Macan, average 3700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2017 Porsche Macan 30
64.285714285714% 64.285714285714% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  31 Macans, 10.4 months of data per Macan, average 10700 miles
2016 Porsche Macan   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 Macans, 9.5 months of data per Macan, average 18500 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2015 Porsche Macan 54
88.775510204082% 88.775510204082% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  36 Macans, 8.6 months of data per Macan, average 30200 miles

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Porsche Reliability

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Porsche

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Porsche

Porsche Reliability and Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 0 Historically, sports cars were amongst the most unreliable of all vehicles. While early Caymans would occassionally suffer catastrophic engine problems, it was otherwise remarkably dependable. Since the problem was fixed in model year 2009, the car has been relatively rock solid. see full Porsche review
2008 2dr Hatch 295-horsepower 3.4L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 The car has been bullet proof. Some say these cars are expensive to maintain and while iut costs more than a Honda Civic I've averaged less than 500 a year for maintenance and other than a flat tire I've never had to bring the car in unexpectedl see full Porsche review
2008 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 No problems after 4 months of ownership. Ratings on this vehicle were outstanding in JD Power reviews. see full Porsche review
2008 4dr SUV 405-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed manual AWD w/low range		 This car is to replace a vehicle I drove for 18 years. It needs to be reliable and serve my needs such as superior snow handling characteristics, available horse power at altitude and as I get older comfort and convenience features. This car is the only see full Porsche review
2007 2dr Hatch 295-horsepower 3.4L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 So far only routine maintenance has been required. Absolutely no issues at all after 15,000 miles. see full Porsche review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Consumer Reports rated it a Best Buy with better than average repair history. Owned for 3 years (bought new) and have had no major problems. Even for minor problems, if >1 day in the shop, they either gave me a loaner or a free rental car. see full Porsche review
2002 2dr Coupe turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6
6-speed manual AWD		 Porsches are built to last, this car just feels solid - the interior especially see full Porsche review
2001 2dr Coupe turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 only fixed a gearbox undertray gasket, sway bar end links and regular service over 2.5 yrs. see full Porsche review
Porsche Reliability and Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 295-horsepower 3.4L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 prone to repair issues see full Porsche review
2007 2dr Hatch 295-horsepower 3.4L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 Unlike older 911s, this car, and its contemporaries, is built to a price point and some things are cheapened. A notorious example is the IMS, which synchronizes the cylinder banks and valves. The bearing it rides on can fail which can take the whole engine out. I don't know whether these engines will have the potential to reach 250k miles, like the old air-cooled engines. see full Porsche review
2005 4dr SUV 247-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 It has been in the shop an average of once every 6 mos with electrical probs - a/c out twice, radio out once, signal lamp problem, check engine light see full Porsche review
2002 2dr Convertible 217-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 these cars have a history of not getting high mileage without having major engine problems. and the cost to rplce the motor is more than the value of the car after repairs. so far I have not had major problems myself. see full Porsche review
2002 2dr Convertible 217-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 No complaints so far.Rumors of 2000 to 2008 motors have a 27 percent chance of blowing due to faulty design of a two piece crankshaft.However many ,many Boxsters have up to 175,000 on them see full Porsche review
2001 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 The M96 engine is known to virtually explode due to the IMS bearing issue. this can be avoided with (1) much more frequent oil changes than manufacturer recommends, plus analysis of oil and filter aftert every change. 5k miles instead of 15k miles, even with Mobil 1. There are after market upgrades to avoid the IMS failures. This can be done by most any independent Porsche mechanic and there are multiple products on the market. I recommend L&N Engineering's solutions 10 to 1 over any other fix, although it is the more expensive option. If you plan to buy a used Boxster, pre 2009, budget an extra 3000 for an IMS shafte upgrade or ceramic bearing replacement. You can then have years of trouble free engine performance. There is also a product called the guardian that will give you advance warning of an impending failure, but i RECOMMEND JUST GETTING IT FIXED! see full Porsche review