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Porsche 911 repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 613 repairs.
Porsche 911 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 137 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 370hp 3.0L H6 7-speed manual RWD
| 8000 mi | Intermittently backup camera will not turn on when car is put in reverse. Dealer was unable to duplicate. |
2015 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
475-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 13500 mi | Speakers blown |
2014 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
350-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 47000 mi US $900 |
Replace old battery |
2012 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
408-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 15500 mi | Replaced amplifier and one rear speaker. |
2012 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 27000 mi US $600 |
Wiring harness replaced. |
2012 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 35765 mi US $350 |
Replaced Battery |
2011 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
408-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 36500 mi US $450 |
Window regulator swapped for new OEM equipment |
2011 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 18777 mi | TPS replaced in driver's side front wheel - it was not sending tire pressure reading. |
2011 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 47000 mi US $900 |
TPS all four wheels |
2010 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 30000 mi US $166 |
Run codes for check engine light. Dealer cannot get code. Reset computer only. |
2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 53100 mi US $478 |
New battery and reset codes. |
| 58590 mi | battery replaced under warranty |
| 30000 mi US $220 |
Windshield washer pump needed replacement |
| 31000 mi US $235 |
Battery needed replacement. Last one was replaced in May 2013. |
2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 17000 mi | Window motor sensor was intermittent. Replaced window motor. |
2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 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 |
2009 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 58000 mi US $270 |
A/C service; 1.68 lbs R-134A added |
2009 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 25900 mi | Battery would not hold charge |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 480hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 17000 mi | TMPS sensors |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 480hp 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74400 mi $50 |
Micro switch in brake pedal mechanism failed, was replaced. |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 33000 mi | Replace TPMS sensor under warranty. |
| 33000 mi US $250 |
Replaced tire pressure monitor sensors in three wheels (one was previously replaced, one was not working, and two were replaced as preventative). |
| 46000 mi US $800 |
Re-set air bag sensor. |
| 41200 mi | Speaker in driver's door panel rattling badly with bass. |
| 42000 mi | speaker rattle |
| 42000 mi | Driver's side door panel bass speaker rattle. |
| 45000 mi US $750 |
Replaced starter cable |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 12400 mi | One of the horns was replaced under warranty. |
| 6000 mi | Sticking window |
| 30300 mi US $1000 |
replace Tire Pressure sensors/batteries |
| 4000 mi | Battery died on its own. Replaced under warranty. |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 94860 mi C $1800 |
Wiper motor Key fob |
| 74000 mi US $250 |
Clutch position switch started to intermittently fail, causing the car to be difficult to start. Replaced switch fixed the starting problem. |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20000 mi | Loud booming noise coming from left main speaker with radio off. When radio on, noticeable distortion and buzzing vibration. It was diagnosed by my Porsche service department as a faulty amplifier. A new one was ordered and replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $1100 |
Power Window motor controller failed |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
381-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 65300 mi | all four TPS sensors had to be replaced also under warranty. I replaced the tires and windshield |
| 68300 mi | Rear LED third brake light developed a short in the light unit itself |
| 97000 mi US $600 |
Passenger rear window would not go up. Passenger front window will auto down will not auto up |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 34000 mi US $1750 |
The cable from battery to starter was corroded-a known problem that Porsche refuses to acknowledge. |
| 59000 mi US $500 |
Door lock switch for window movement broken. Replaced drivers door lock assembly |
| 57000 mi US $900 |
Replace opener switch for engine cover |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 23000 mi US $311 |
replace TPMS |
2007 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 42100 mi US $1000 |
left rear window controller nonfunctional Passenger seat motor failed. Replaced. |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
381-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 8000 mi | CDs go in but don't come out. Nightmares over what this might cost to fix. So, in a $120K car, I carry a set of needle nose pliers with blue painter's tape wrapped on the ends to grab CDs when they come most of the way out before getting sucked back in. |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 113400 mi US $150 |
Passenger door window regulator malfunction. |
| 115000 mi US $22 |
Clutch pedal cruise control cancel switch. Causing cruise control to intermittently disengage. |
| 11500 mi | Seat lumbar module failed |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 105000 mi US $185 |
Drivers door locking mechanism faulty causing window and seat malfunction so |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 21000 mi | PCM CD was not ejecting CD's, PCM replaced under CPO. |
| 51000 mi | amplifier replaced |
| 54700 mi US $1200 |
Battery cable replaced. |
| 53700 mi US $800 |
Climate control display not working, replaced. |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 31180 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system malfunctioning. Would reset itself every few days |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
381-horsepower 3.8L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27000 mi | One of the horns was not working, seems to be a model problem...horn was replaced |
| 28000 mi | Brake light switch caused ABS and PSM display to come up on dash. |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57000 mi US $800 |
Starter not cranking when engine is warm, replace starter motor and cable from alternator to starter. |
| 34100 mi C $400 |
replace battery. did not leave me stranded but tested it and it was very low. cruise control not working. reprogramed system and it was fine |
2006 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 37500 mi US $100 |
Battery not charging b/c of degradation of the alternator-starter-battery cable. Cable is only about $100 but the repair took me 6 hours. Works perfectly now! |
| 53000 mi US $150 |
Replaced battery |
2005 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 34749 mi US $1263 |
Steering wheel module and new battery |
2005 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 132000 mi US $525 |
Headlight control unit erroneously giving fault for right high beam. Dealer swapped control units with similar vehicle and problem went away. New control unit ordered from Germany, replaced, and problem resolved |
2005 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 61000 mi | Diagnosed a faulty front control module (common issue that occurs as results of waxing/rubbing around headlight area - static causes a short in the module). |
2004 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $3123 |
Passenger side window actuator failed, engine light on, ABS light on |
| 33000 mi | Infotainment system constantly reboots every 5-10 minutes |
| 45000 mi US $2190 |
Entire HVAC system failed. Had no A/C nor heat. Air flow fan speed also failed. |
| 57000 mi US $1400 |
Window switch and regulator replacement |
2004 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
380-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 29200 mi US $774 |
replaced alternator |
2004 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 30000 mi US $35 |
Replaced voltage regulator on the alternator |
| 43000 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear driver side brake light socket and wiring harness. |
2004 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 61000 mi US $50 |
Voltage regulator failure |
| 19000 mi US $268 |
Ignition switch worn out and changed |
| 43000 mi US $1200 |
Left rear window went down and would not come back up and then a grinding noise. Replaced window motor, cable and associated parts. |
| 47500 mi US $1100 |
Right rear window went down and would not come back up |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 23526 mi US $50 |
Replaced complete spoiler drive assmb with pump. |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 72000 mi US $250 |
Bose amplifer was drawing 3 amps after the car was shut off for 2 or 3 hours. Result dead battery. Replaced |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
315-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 63300 mi US $150 |
Car was struggling to start at times. Replaced with new battery which fixed the issue. |
| 64200 mi US $65 |
The window regulator on the passenger door was not dropping when opening the door and causing the door to be stuck shut. I was able to purchase a new window regular and swap it out. |
| 41000 mi US $1600 |
inoperable seat motor and window regulator. both were replaced |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
315-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 58280 mi C $350 |
XENON LIGHT POWER MODULE |
| 85100 mi | Battery Charge Test. Alternator replacement. |
| 95000 mi US $2233 |
Passenger side window will not lower when closing for slightly open/close operation. Replaced micro switch, $319 including other window repair. |
| 991000 mi US $139 |
Replaced main headlight switch. |
| 102000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced starter along with the Battery/Starter/Alternator wiring harness. |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 28000 mi C $175 |
New battery and installation |
| 85000 mi US $1100 |
Rear passenger window regulator failed. Was replaced with Porsche parts and now functions normally. |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 33000 mi US $361 |
Light switch went bad. Replaced it |
2003 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47320 mi $300 |
Voltage regulator failed |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 47000 mi US $200 |
Porsche windows have sensors that raise the window 1/2 inch after door is closed to make a tight seal. Sensors go bad and window doesn't close tightly. Have to replace sensor. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 65000 mi US $240 |
Driver front turn signal stopped working. Required wiring repair in the headlamp unit. |
| 79000 mi US $247 |
1. Replaced headlight switch. Symptom was low beams would not turn on. |
| 34000 mi US $300 |
Replaced window regulator |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 52000 mi | Turn signal bulb holder no longer making contact with connector. Removed headlight assembly, removed turn signal bulb (in its holder), bent contacts inside headlight assembly to make contact. Works fine now. |
| 69000 mi US $150 |
AC compressor clutch *fell off* and disappeared somewhere on the road. Quotes to repair included replacing compressor (with new OEM), including refrigerant handling and recharge, about $2000. Bought used compressor from local Porsche used parts specialist for $150, removed clutch from it, and installed on my compressor. |
| 81000 mi US $300 |
Erratic locking system; alarm chirps; passenger window not dropping when closing door. Two problems: passenger door lock mechanism faulty and failing passenger window regulator. Solution: 1) install new passenger window regulator, 2) remove passenger door lock mechanism, resolder bad solder joints, reinstall |
| 71300 mi US $152 |
Brake switch. $20 for part the rest for labor |
| 32000 mi US $2500 |
steering lock assembly defective window regulator defective |
| 56200 mi US $110 |
Replace passenger window regulator |
| 107880 mi C $200 |
turn signal would not self cancel one direction and would not lock in the other. bought replacement module, installed mdoule. problem solved. |
| 57900 mi US $1750 |
Window regulator needed to be replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Replaced window regulator on passenger side. |
| 68200 mi US $900 |
Passenger door was not recognizing if it was open or closed, locked or unlocked, so it would give a "double beep" while driving down the road to let me know the door was open. |
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Driver side window regulator failure |
| 53900 mi US $250 |
SRS system error - passenger seat belt error. |
| 56000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced alternator |
| 57000 mi US $900 |
Airbag light activated by seat belt sensor error. |
| 62000 mi A $400 |
New ignition switch |
| 71300 mi A $350 |
New Headlight Switch |
| 81000 mi US $750 |
Window regulator not operating properly. Sometimes the driver's door would not open because the window would not come down. |
| 87000 mi US $1100 |
battery wasn't staying charged, I got stranded twice. Put in a rebuilt Bosch Alternator and they gave me a new interstate battery no-charge because it was still under warranty. |
| 87000 mi US $900 |
car was starting when cold but would struggle if warm. Was starting hard all the time. Thought it was alternator and battery last time but it ended up being the starter motor. Starts up like it's brand new now. |
| 57500 mi US $175 |
replaces Clock spring for airbag |
| 88000 mi | Passenger window auto lower/raise sometimes doesn't work right with door open/close, and door lock button is sometimes lit erroneously, two are related. Also, cigarette lighter outlet often seems not to be powered. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 52700 mi C $50 |
Window regulator |
| 72000 mi US $290 |
Groaning noise when AC was on. Turned out to be one of the pulleys/ Replaced the belt while we were in there (did not include cost of belt) |
| 71500 mi US $300 |
Window stopped dropping correctly when door handle was opened and when window switch was selected. Replaced window regulator. Fixed part of issue. Then replaced door latch which corrected the rest. |
| 96000 mi US $1891 |
windshield washer pump and switch assembly were replaced to fix intermittent problem, 467.01 |
| 102000 mi US $1914 |
unable to switch between trip meter, mpg, temperature, etc. multifunction display column switch assembly was replaced, 406.07 |
| 70060 mi C $990 |
Alternator failure, replaced the defective unit with a non-rebuilt, brand new one. |
| 72220 mi C $200 |
Driver side window wouldn't drop down 1/4" while opening and closing the door. Needed a new door latch. |
| 72540 mi | Driver side window needed a new regulator. Dealer quoted $960 another mechanic $250 for the job but I sold it without repairing it. |
| 72000 mi £150 |
Alternator clutch pulley faulty, but replaced whole alternator with a Bosch fully reconditioned unit with new clutch pulley fitted, as i got a very good price. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34720 mi | Trunk and engine compartment release button works intermittently, so dismantled switch and cleaned contacts. Now works perfectly. |
| 62620 mi | Car's been problem free for past 3 years! The buttons for the hood & boot release works intermittently, so took out and clean contacts but no improvements. So have to depend on manual cable release sometimes, will see whether replacing the switches can solve the problem. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 40000 mi US $1140 |
Replaced battery which was about one year old with a new battery because existing battery would not hold charge more than 24 hours. New battery continued to loose charge and was replaced under warranty when new alternator installed. |
| 41900 mi US $195 |
Chronic loss of battery power if the car not used for 24 - 36 hours. The problem was determined to be caused by an after market radio drawing an excess of energy even with the car turned of and the alarm set. Fuse D8 removal solves issue. |
| 54000 mi US $1000 |
Missing ground to license plate lighting, multiple lights bulbs replaced. |
| 123000 mi US $240 |
Window would dip when latch was pulled. As soon as you released the latch the window would go back up. Should of stayed down till the door was closed. Had to replace driver side door latch |
| 124000 mi US $165 |
red light came on and the volt meter started dropping. Made it home and parked it. Called around and found an alternator for about $144 with core exchange. |
2001.5 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 78120 mi €200 |
cruise control (electrical short circuit) |
2001 Porsche 911
Engine not specified
| 72000 mi US $1500 |
replaced immobilizer and 2 key heads |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi US $50 |
The engine to chassis ground cable became worn and loose. A new one was replaced. |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 60000 mi US $200 |
speaker in door had loose screw mounts |
| 64000 mi US $470 |
Headlight switch replaced |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27280 mi A $250 |
Driver's door lock replaced |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 98000 mi US $200 |
I replaced battery |
| 98500 mi US $163 |
I replaced the battery myself. |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82300 mi US $450 |
Front Left Xenon Bulb replaced. |
| 88000 mi | LEFT REAR ELECTRICAL WIRES for the REAR LEFT LIGHT |
| 107300 mi US $75 |
Constant locking system alarm. Probably door handle switch. |
2001 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58000 mi US $575 |
Alarm CPU under drivers seat got wet |
2000 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 91760 mi C $400 |
Passenger door window regulator replaced. |
| 94240 mi C $300 |
AC was Hot. Tested for leaks and recharged with R134A. |
1999 Porsche 911
Engine not specified
| 19200 mi US $560 |
passenger window regulator needed replacing |
| 79000 mi US $2000 |
Alarm, central locking, rear defroster, dome light all non-functional. |
1999 Porsche 911 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 54200 mi | Engine was slow cranking even with charged battery. Cleaned all pos and neg battery terminals. Removed TB to get at starter terminals for cleaning. |
| 59200 mi US $120 |
Replaced battery. |
| 90000 mi | Electric lock mechanism in driver's side door malfunction, preventing lock from operating, preventing alarm system from arming. Motor needed to be disassembled and lubricated. |
1999 Porsche 911 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 74000 mi US $2000 |
ac compressor out and replace with dryer front brake rotors replace. |
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