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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%)

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Porsche 911 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 497 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Porsche 911 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2019 - Jan 2022
Nov 2019 2000 mi	Engine mount issue

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Porsche 911 in Florida, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
May 2022 4000 mi	Replacement of frunk latch under recall.

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Jan 2018 - Nov 2021
Jun 2018 60000 mi	slow leak in Pirelli tire

Porsche 911 in Ohio, United States Apr 2018 - Aug 2018
Aug 2018 2000 mi	Water pump failed and was replaced.

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Porsche 911 in Texas, United States May 2022 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 20000 mi	Coolant leak. Water pump.

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Sep 2017 - Mar 2022
May 2018 8000 mi	The sunshade for the sunroof made a grinding noise when opening. It was replaced. Intermittently backup camera will not turn on when car is put in reverse. Dealer was unable to duplicate.
Dec 2019 23000 mi	Water pump and some associated parts.

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Porsche 911 in Florida, United States Jan 2019 - Jun 2022
Oct 2019 15000 mi	Replaced water pump due to small leak

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Jul 2018 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018 13500 mi	Speakers blown Rock guard replaced Cup holder brackets stuck

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Porsche 911 in Washington, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021 36029 mi US $650	Engine lid and trunk struts replaced. Windshield washer fluid hose replaced due to breaking where it creases along the hood.

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Porsche 911 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - May 2019
May 2018 9920 mi	Oil pan leaking. Technician over tightened screw and caused leak.

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Porsche 911 in New York, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021 41000 mi US $19000	PDK transmission failure and entire transmission required replacement

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 26000 mi	Recall. Additional engine heat shield installed. Engine management software updated.

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Porsche 911 in Delaware, United States Jun 2017 - Nov 2022
Dec 2021 47000 mi US $900	Replace old battery

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Porsche 911 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 35000 mi	Windshield washer hose broke
Nov 2021 51000 mi US $500	Left radiator fan replaced. Still worked sometimes. No increase in temps.

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Porsche 911 in Texas, United States - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 4659 mi US $218	I changed my oil/filter and did not replace the cable and latch correctly on the motor hatch. Dealer had to remove rear bumper to open hatch and install cable & latch correctly. Entirely my (owner) error-No fault of car.

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Porsche 911 in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2017 - Apr 2018
Sep 2017 17600 mi	Door stops were making loud grinding noise when doors opened and closed on both driver and passenger side.

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Porsche 911 in Texas, United States Aug 2018 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018 53000 mi	High pressure fuel pump failed.

Porsche 911 in Illinois, United States - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 15500 mi	Replaced amplifier and one rear speaker.

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Porsche 911 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 27000 mi US $600	Wiring harness replaced.

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017 35765 mi US $350	Replaced Battery

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Porsche 911 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016 36500 mi US $450	Window regulator swapped for new OEM equipment

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Porsche 911 in Virginia, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2022
Sep 2017 18777 mi	TPS replaced in driver's side front wheel - it was not sending tire pressure reading.

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Porsche 911 in Texas, United States - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 20000 mi	replaced thermostat which was stuck open. warranty covered it.

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Porsche 911 in Missouri, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2021
Jun 2018 47000 mi US $900	TPS all four wheels
Jun 2020 51000 mi US $1200	Right rear window regulator was replaced.

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Porsche 911 in Georgia, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022 55000 mi US $1800	Engine mounts were replaced. Front CV boots were ripped/loose, they were replaced and CV joints were repacked with grease

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Porsche 911 in Illinois, United States - Sep 2016
Sep 2010 5600 mi US $278	Replaced passenger side loose air vent. Dealer says it wasn't properly installed at manufacturer.
Mar 2011 4000 mi US $5000	check engine light EGV replaced- 30 days in shop
May 2015 30000 mi US $166	Run codes for check engine light. Dealer cannot get code. Reset computer only.
Sep 2016 60000 mi US $1100	The mass airflow sensor failed again. The oxygen sensor also failed, again.

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 39000 mi US $27	plastic actuator for front and rear bonnets

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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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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 Texas, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018 53100 mi US $478	New battery and reset codes. Hood struts.

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

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.

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2021
Feb 2021 13000 mi US $300	10,000 mile annual service

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.

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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.

Porsche 911 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
Aug 2011 11500 mi	Coolant leak. Replace water pump under warrenty

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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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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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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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Porsche 911 in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2014
Feb 2013 25900 mi	Battery would not hold charge

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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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Porsche 911 in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2021
Jan 2014 54000 mi	replaced water pump, thermostat and belt
May 2016 89000 mi US $95	Replaced hood release

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Porsche 911 in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2022
Sep 2011 36000 mi US $300	Passenger cup holder stow mechanism broke so the passenger cup holder deployed when the cover was open; cup holder could be stowed by closing cover while holding cup holder in. Cup holder replaced to correct problem.
Oct 2011 36200 mi	Check engine light came on. Took to dealer, who read the codes and determined the gas cap retention cable was preventing the cap from sealing properly. Light came on when tank went below approx 1/2 full. Dealer cleared code, no charge.
Sep 2012 40000 mi US $1100	Hydralic accumulator and slave cylinder leaking, dealer replaced

Porsche 911 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2017
Apr 2013 17000 mi	TMPS sensors
Sep 2013 18000 mi US $600	Left radiator replaced
Jun 2017 20000 mi US $540	Front control arms replaced

Porsche 911 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 92000 mi US $460	Leaky CV joints

Porsche 911 in California, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
May 2013 20000 mi US $2700	6 Speed Manual gear would not go in to the gear selector. Vehicle was towed to the dealer first, out of warranty and wanted $4000 to drop the Transmission. Independent shop found Cracked Pressure plate. Replaced, Pressure plate, clutch

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Porsche 911 in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 28000 mi	Cupholder cover would not stay closed. Repaired by dealer under warranty.

Porsche 911 in New Zealand Aug 2014 - Dec 2021
Dec 2014 65720 mi $500	Transmission oil leak. Replaced trans sump gasket, but fault related to connector plug for TCU wires. Replaced and fault resolved.
Mar 2015 68200 mi $5500	Replaced all studs, nuts, gaskets in exhaust system due to rust
Jul 2015 71080 mi $7000	Water coolant pipes leaking, replaced/repaired where applicable.
Oct 2015 73360 mi	Debris in radiator, lump in front bumper
Dec 2015 74400 mi $50	Micro switch in brake pedal mechanism failed, was replaced.
Apr 2016 79980 mi $1200	Split turbo pressure hose
Sep 2016 81840 mi $400	Failed gasket between headers and turbo
Dec 2016 83080 mi $3500	Hydraulic spoiler ram failure. Replaced with after market solution.
Jun 2017 85560 mi $2500	Replaced front control arms

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Porsche 911 in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2013
Mar 2013 17000 mi	Replaced alternator harness under CPO - voltage drops

Porsche 911 in New Mexico, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
Feb 2013 39500 mi	Bracket in headliner above passenger's front visor came lose.
Apr 2013 41200 mi	Speaker in driver's door panel rattling badly with bass.
May 2013 42000 mi	speaker rattle
Jun 2013 42000 mi	Driver's side door panel bass speaker rattle.

Porsche 911 in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2015
Mar 2012 11000 mi	Replaced rear main seal

Porsche 911 in Washington, United States - Dec 2010
Dec 2010 23000 mi US $240	Drive belt replaced. Clutch pedal replaced Sunroof

Porsche 911 in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2022
Dec 2021 63000 mi US $1900	Rear Main Seal, Intermediate Shaft Seal,
Jan 2022 63000 mi US $200	Replaced all three plastic idler pulleys on the accessory drive belt system. Replaced accessory drive belt

Porsche 911 in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016 45000 mi US $750	Replaced starter cable

Porsche 911 in California, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2022
May 2011 24000 mi	PASM and PSM failure lights came on intermittently; dealer replaced a steering position sensor which fixed the problem.
Jun 2013 33000 mi	Replace TPMS sensor under warranty.
Nov 2013 33000 mi US $250	Replaced leaking rear shock absorber. Replaced tire pressure monitor sensors in three wheels (one was previously replaced, one was not working, and two were replaced as preventative).
Nov 2014 37000 mi US $250	Replaced water pump.
Sep 2015 42000 mi US $1800	New clutch. I believe it was the pressure plate that failed. I did not see it myself. The pedal got soft and feel weird and it started to slip a bit in higher gears. Don't know how it was driven for first 20k miles.
Jun 2017 46000 mi US $800	Re-set air bag sensor.

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Porsche 911 in Washington, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 72500 mi US $1300	New spark plugs and updated coil packs; engine had misfires in multiple cylinders stored in the computer likely due to old plugs and failing coil packs; oil change. Misfires never caused noticeable issues but now the car seems a bit more responsive.

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
May 2013 57000 mi US $300	A small cooling hose required replacement due to failure of the factory crimp on clamp.
Jul 2013 57000 mi US $270	Failure of coolant reservoir.

Porsche 911 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2011 - Sep 2016
Aug 2011 12400 mi	One of the horns was replaced under warranty. The rear quarter windows were adjusted to remove a squeak.
May 2013 15900 mi C $3500	Rear main seal was replaced.
Sep 2013 16740 mi C $270	Engine accessories, the idler arm pulley had to be replaced.

Porsche 911 in Tennessee, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2015
May 2011 6000 mi	Sticking window

Porsche 911 in California, United States May 2011 - Sep 2016
Jun 2011 44000 mi	Manual transmission linkage cable broke.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Apr 2008 - Dec 2011
Mar 2008 4000 mi	Battery died on its own. Replaced under warranty.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Apr 2013 30300 mi US $1000	replace Tire Pressure sensors/batteries
May 2015 40000 mi US $2800	Clutch went out
Jun 2017 48000 mi US $1300	routine maintenance

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Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jul 2022
Sep 2011 37200 mi C $300	door handle loose. internal door handle workings replaced.
Jun 2014 55800 mi C $500	Both front CV boots replaced
Nov 2014 58140 mi C $2800	Clutch spring fingers wearing out. Clutch replaced
May 2016 68200 mi C $2000	Low brake fluid Wiper motor offset Steering fluid low
Sep 2016 70060 mi C $1500	water pump replacement oil separator replaced
Jul 2022 94860 mi C $1800	Wiper motor Key fob

Porsche 911 in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2016
Oct 2012 59800 mi US $650	Replaced 3 cracked coil packs and 3 non-cracked coil packs
May 2013 74000 mi US $500	Car fire caused by short in radiator control module
Jun 2013 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.
Sep 2014 96000 mi	Split thread in the driver's seat. Needed to be resown
Dec 2014 99000 mi US $3200	Replaced rear and front suspension parts, including bushings
Feb 2015 100000 mi US $500	Cracked coolant expansion tank leaked onto right-side ignition coils, fouled the spark plugs, and made the car not start. Replaced expansion tank and coolant
Apr 2015 101300 mi US $1000	Needed a new ignition switch
May 2015 102400 mi US $850	Replaced one of the front radiators due to a small leak

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Porsche 911 in Singapore May 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 48360 mi $800	AOS replacement

Porsche 911 in Virginia, United States Apr 2011 - May 2012
Sep 2011 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.

Porsche 911 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2014
Oct 2014 82000 mi US $1100	Power Window motor controller failed

Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
Mar 2015 52700 mi C $19000	Scored #6 cylinder
Aug 2015	Total engine loss. New shortblock would be $30k. I wrote Porsche, and they offered to cover a third. Wife wanted more practical vehicle, so traded it on a Cayenne instead of repairing. Pfaff Porsche was extremely helpful.

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2022
Oct 2012 65300 mi	At 60,000 miles the Scavange pump failed Porsche replaced motor under warranty . At 65,000 miles both rear struts, convertible top, seat cover, all four TPS sensors had to be replaced also under warranty. I replaced the tires and windshield
Jan 2013 67000 mi US $300	new clutch and pressure plate throwout bearing
Jul 2013 68300 mi	Rear LED third brake light developed a short in the light unit itself
Oct 2013 70300 mi	door handle return spring broke on driver side door. dealer replaced cable and electrical mechanism that lowers window upon opening door and raises window upon closing door on driver side and passenger side under Certified Pre Owned warranty.
Jul 2021 97000 mi US $600	Passenger rear window would not go up. Passenger front window will auto down will not auto up

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Porsche 911 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015 34000 mi US $1750	The cable from battery to starter was corroded-a known problem that Porsche refuses to acknowledge.
Oct 2016 46500 mi US $10000	Complete engine rebuild due to metallic fragments in the motor oil. Known to Porsche as an "IMS" failure. The Intermediate Shaft bearing failure is known to all Porsche owners for 996 and 997 models (1999 to 2008), not including the Turbo. Jack Daniels Porsche in Upper Saddle River, NJ graciously contacted Porsche and paid for 2/3's of the repair and provided a loaner car for the entire month the car was in the shop.

Porsche 911 in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2015
Feb 2013 51300 mi	engine temp sensor replaced
Feb 2014 57600 mi US $800	Broken pulley. All pulleys replaced, new belt, oil change, new coolant
Apr 2014 58200 mi US $600	Engine coolant resevoir cracked
Jun 2014 59000 mi US $5100	Relief bearing went bad. Needed replacing Clutch and flywheel replaced. Clutch showing early sign of wear while releasing pedal. No performance problems
Jul 2014 59000 mi US $500	Door lock switch for window movement broken. Replaced drivers door lock assembly
Jan 2015 57000 mi US $900	Replace opener switch for engine cover

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Porsche 911 in Michigan, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 58000 mi US $1700	Water pump, thermostat, belt, spark plugs and coolant replaced due to age (10 years). Porsche M97 engine water pump has plastic impeller which can disintegrate and clog coolant passage, reccomend change before failure.
Apr 2018 59000 mi US $350	Oil fill tube broke at elbow joint. Engine run rough as Air to oil system fa imm led to operate properly with broken filler tube.

Porsche 911 in Alabama, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
Sep 2014 23000 mi US $311	replace TPMS
Apr 2016 25000 mi US $2950	Oil leak and clutch replaced

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Porsche 911 in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2018
Apr 2013 24000 mi US $250	Plastic trigger on trunk release latch broke off. Release latch inoperable.
Oct 2014 34200 mi US $900	Shifter cable broke.
Sep 2015 38000 mi US $750	Water leaks of both doors. Window seals replaced. Did not fix problem. Car went back for second attempt to fix issue. Not fixed.
Aug 2016 42100 mi US $1000	left rear window controller nonfunctional Passenger seat motor failed. Replaced.
May 2018 50000 mi US $1500	Replace clutch

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Porsche 911 in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2021
Dec 2011 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.
Sep 2014 11000 mi US $1000	1 muffler can rattled esp. upon start and lessening as car heated up.

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Porsche 911 in Nevada, United States May 2012 - Jun 2015
Jul 2012 79800 mi US $840	Water Pump Pulley bearing completely failed, pulley fell off. Replaced Water pump and Serpentine belt. Replaced and bled coolant. Water Pump Pulley bearing completely failed, pulley fell off. Replaced Water pump and Serpentine belt. Replaced and bled coolant. Replaced thermostat with lower temp unit, mod not repair.
Aug 2012 80500 mi US $800	Transmission fluid leak coming from rear axle seal on driver side. Replaced seal. Also added additional Porsche radiator. Transmission fluid leak, Indy shop said coming from rear axle seal, replaced rear axle seal. Drove for awhile, still leaking. Took back to Indy shop could not locate leak.

Porsche 911 in Arkansas, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
Feb 2016 22000 mi US $75	Refinished or replaced control switches and knobs for AC and radio. Porsche used a poorly performing soft touch finish that breaks down over time. VW used the same finish for years. You'd think they would have discovered this in preproduction testing.

Porsche 911 in Maryland, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2014
Oct 2011 33000 mi US $6700	clutch replaced due to wear. replaced rear suspension components that were worn and out of tolerance. after that was completed car was aligned while transmission was out noticed a leak in the oil cooler that needed to be fixed. Also replaced RMS on the car. It was starting to weep. replaced spark plugs as part of 5 year maintenance. replaced plug cores as well. They were worn.

Porsche 911 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
May 2022 27000 mi US $850	Seized accessory belt pulley and broken accessory belt. Belt replaced along with all three belt tensioners.

Porsche 911 in Arizona, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016 109500 mi US $150	Cracked coolant reservoir
Aug 2016 113400 mi US $150	Passenger door window regulator malfunction.
Sep 2016 115000 mi US $100	Clutch pedal cruise control cancel switch. Causing cruise control to intermittently disengage. Broken switch assembly for hood and decklid release.
Dec 2016 117000 mi US $200	Air oil seperator replacement

Porsche 911 in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009 11500 mi	Seat lumbar module failed

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Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Oct 2012
Jul 2011 37820 mi	Engine ticking and rapping when coolant temp >90 C, coming from cyl bank 2, oil consumption 1 liter/800 km, occasional large puff of oily exhaust on startup, black and sooty exhaust tip on driver's side.
Aug 2011 38320 mi	Full engine replacement from Porsche factory, zero-time reman including all accessories >20K$ value paid by CPO warranty program. Currently I am in break-in period. So far ao good, all previous symptoms are gone (high oil cons., tapping..)

Porsche 911 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 105000 mi US $185	Drivers door locking mechanism faulty causing window and seat malfunction so

Porsche 911 in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2013
Aug 2010 38000 mi US $600	Shift cable snapped; replaced.
Oct 2010 40000 mi US $100	Radiator hose popped off and leaked coolant; shop just reattached and added coolant.
Dec 2010 43000 mi US $800	Misfire, broken ignition coil pack, replaced all plugs and coils.
Jun 2011 46000 mi US $600	water pump replaced

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Porsche 911 in New Mexico, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 31000 mi US $1200	Replaced front bump stops and strut tops. Had a full alignment. Replaced aux drive belt.

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Porsche 911 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - May 2012
Oct 2010 51000 mi	amplifier replaced
Jul 2011 53000 mi	dead coil on 2nd cylinder, coil replaced by CPO warranty
May 2012 57000 mi	right side tie-rod got shot, both replaced.

Porsche 911 in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
Aug 2011 54700 mi US $1200	Battery cable replaced.
Apr 2012 61000 mi US $500	Broken shift cable.
Aug 2012 65700 mi US $300	Axle seal leaking.
Oct 2012 66500 mi US $1100	Water pump leaking, replaced.
Jan 2013 69500 mi US $800	Climate control display not working, replaced.
Jun 2013 72000 mi	Catastrophic engine failure requiring replacement. No tear down, but oil and antifreeze mixing so at least a cracked cylinder. A remanufactured motor was anywhere between $18-28k.

Porsche 911 in Florida, United States Jan 2011 - May 2011
Feb 2011 21000 mi	PCM CD was not ejecting CD's, PCM replaced under CPO.

Porsche 911 in Arizona, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2012 19000 mi US $400	Passenger window not going down fully. Window roller was cleaned and adjusted.

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Porsche 911 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2016 - Sep 2017
Jul 2016 117180 mi C $750	Broken shift cable (MT)

Porsche 911 in Tennessee, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2016
May 2015 12000 mi US $900	Fuel would not go into tank because of pressure build-up. Fuel tank vent pump and filter was replaced.

Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
Feb 2013 31180 mi	Cylinder scoring - complete engine replacement Tire pressure monitoring system malfunctioning. Would reset itself every few days
Aug 2013 36240 mi	Sunroof not closing

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Porsche 911 in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - May 2014
Mar 2012 25000 mi	Switch for front hood release was not working
Jun 2012 27000 mi	One of the horns was not working, seems to be a model problem...horn was replaced
Oct 2012 28000 mi	Brake light switch caused ABS and PSM display to come up on dash.
Mar 2013 29000 mi	Inside door handle on drivers side came off

Porsche 911 in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015 65200 mi US $13000	3.8 rebuild due to scoring on cyl 6 and 5.
Dec 2017 73000 mi US $1800	replaced broken coil-over (rear)

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Porsche 911 in Michigan, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016 52500 mi US $300	Front wheel liner came loose and melted against tire. Issue was due to misaligned front bumper due to damage by previous owner.
Oct 2017 57000 mi US $800	Starter not cranking when engine is warm, replace starter motor and cable from alternator to starter.
Mar 2022 65000 mi US $3000	Clutch and dual mass flywheel

Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015 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

Porsche 911 in California, United States Dec 2010 - May 2014
May 2014 46000 mi US $1135	One cooling fan motor stopped working. Needed to be replaced.

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Porsche 911 in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2021
Apr 2015 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!
Dec 2015 42000 mi US $234	Ignition coil went bad. Replaced all 6.
Feb 2016 43000 mi US $400	Water pump failed catastrophically. Replaced pump and thermostat, flushed coolant.
Aug 2016 48000 mi US $3000	Replaced clutch
Dec 2016 52000 mi US $650	Coolant expansion tank developed leak Broken cup holder
Feb 2017 53000 mi US $150	Replaced battery

Porsche 911 in California, United States Nov 2014 - Apr 2018
Oct 2015 35300 mi US $120	Convertible top wasn't opening. Required recalibration, worked perfectly thereafter.
Sep 2017 50000 mi US $150	"Frunk" shocks never really worked properly - they couldn't hold up the hood. I replaced them with new ones - not official Porsche parts but worked well. Much better now.

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Porsche 911 in Illinois, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2013
May 2012 17600 mi	Engine scoring in Cylinder

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Porsche 911 in Mississippi, United States - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 91500 mi US $5200	Brake light sensor going bad, replaced to fix PSM issue Passenger door

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Porsche 911 in West Virginia, United States - Jun 2010
Jun 2010 34749 mi US $1263	Steering wheel module and new battery

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Porsche 911 in California, United States - Jul 2006
Jul 2006 6000 mi US $800	Oil leak at engine seal.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022
Nov 2015 120400 mi	Various rattles, dealer took care of everything at 120K mile service
Dec 2017 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
Jan 2022 166000 mi US $1700	water pump bearing failed, coolant leaking

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Porsche 911 in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Oct 2021
Oct 2017 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).
Mar 2021 65000 mi US $45	Replaced front hood struts that were failing

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Porsche 911 in Great Britain Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015 62000 mi £750	diagonal control arms lower suspension control arm - coffin arms

Porsche 911 in California, United States May 2014 - Dec 2014
Aug 2014 30000 mi US $35	Replaced voltage regulator on the alternator

Porsche 911 in Texas, United States May 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 61000 mi US $1800	Failure in air/oil separator

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Porsche 911 in Illinois, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2017
Mar 2015 94000 mi US $3123	Passenger side window actuator failed, engine light on, ABS light on
Jun 2015 33000 mi	Infotainment system constantly reboots every 5-10 minutes
Jun 2016 45000 mi US $2190	Entire HVAC system failed. Had no A/C nor heat. Air flow fan speed also failed.
Oct 2016 48700 mi US $1600	speed sensor failure, ABS sensor failure
Apr 2017 57000 mi US $1400	Window switch and regulator replacement

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Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Jul 2022
Sep 2015 34720 mi C $600	Oil pressure sensor beginning to fail. Intermittent warning light. Replaced.

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Porsche 911 in Washington, United States May 2012 - Jun 2019
Dec 2012 29200 mi US $774	replaced alternator

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Porsche 911 in Oregon, United States May 2014 - Mar 2018
May 2017 32000 mi US $100	Trunk lid gas struts

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Porsche 911 in Colorado, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Sep 2017 85000 mi US $115	Install new coffee cup holder and also perform Pre Purchase Inspection.
Aug 2018 90858 mi US $1481	Replace Water Pump, hose, coolant Right front CV boot replaced

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Porsche 911 in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - May 2022
Jul 2014 56200 mi US $350	Window regulator
Apr 2015 57200 mi US $1050	Replaced one catalytic converter.

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Porsche 911 in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016 98000 mi US $200	replaced hydrauloc cylinders on rear spoiler

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Porsche 911 in Colorado, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2015 51000 mi US $300	Replaced clutch accumulator.
Jul 2016 54000 mi US $2100	Power steering reservoir replaced
Oct 2021 68000 mi US $250	Replaced transmission mount

Porsche 911 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jul 2024
Jun 2016 43000 mi US $200	Replaced rear driver side brake light socket and wiring harness.

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Porsche 911 in Kansas, United States May 2014 - Mar 2015
May 2014 61000 mi US $50	Voltage regulator failure
Nov 2014 65100 mi US $70	replaced defective electrics of ignition switch

Porsche 911 in Florida, United States May 2012 - Sep 2018
Sep 2012 19000 mi US $268	Ignition switch worn out and changed
Feb 2016 42900 mi US $240	Misfire and loss of power temporarily and engine light came on. One coil failed. Stopped and restarted the car and was able to drive normally but engine light stayed on.
Mar 2016 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.
Jun 2016 45000 mi	Hydraulics for roof leaking and roof would not open or close properly. Cylinders reconditioned and replaced.
Nov 2016 47500 mi US $1100	Right rear window went down and would not come back up
Jan 2017 49200 mi US $315	Left front window regulator
Sep 2017 55000 mi US $6000	Unable to get into reverse. Clutch held once in gears 1-6 but trouble engaging. Hydraulic fluid missing. Slave master leak. Replaced Slave and clutch and once their also changed IMS bearing. Drove off away from garage and then water pump failure.
Mar 2018 61000 mi US $450	Sway bar bushings are worn out. Bushings and linkages replaced.

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Porsche 911 in Portugal - Nov 2012
Nov 2012 68510 mi €673	RMS (rear main seal) was replaced. Clutch replacement (1st one). Total repair cost was relatively low because transmission was already out of the car due to RMS replacement.

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Porsche 911 in Nevada, United States - Apr 2011
Jan 2007 16046 mi	Replace Trim, Glass mouldings.
Feb 2007 16446 mi	Replaced Front Right Wheel bearing
Jun 2007 18712 mi US $210	Replaced Coolant Hose and Clamp Replaced Defective Oil Pressure Sensor
Jan 2008 23526 mi US $50	Replaced complete spoiler drive assmb with pump.
May 2008 26150 mi US $143	Replaced plastic Wheel Housing
Jun 2008 27240 mi US $62	Replaced Clutch Slave Cylinder and Power Steering reservoir.
Sep 2008 31701 mi US $212	Sunroof cassette Assembly found to be cracked. Advised to replace
Mar 2009 36698 mi US $1380	Replaced Front brakes (rotors, pads, and fluid)
Jul 2010 42100 mi US $5815	R&R Transmission to install new clucth (Upgraded to Sachs motorsports pressure plate, GT2 clutch disc, new throw-out bearing, bolts, and clutch fork.

Porsche 911 in Florida, United States - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 US $400	Fixed electric window regulator on drover side window

Porsche 911 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2016
Mar 2014 47000 mi US $1200	Emissions had an issue with the secondary air system which was malfunctioning. A solenoid needed cleaning and all seems well. Passed emissions testing for the state.

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Porsche 911 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 81000 mi US $2800	replaced accumulator for hydraulic clutch

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Porsche 911 in Tokyo-Nerima, Japan Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 37820 mi $2200	Water Pump Leak

Porsche 911 in South Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2014
May 2010 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
Jan 2014 102000 mi US $1047	AOS Fail(broken inlet)

Porsche 911 in Georgia, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015 48000 mi US $300	Replaced motor mounts

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Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2006 - Nov 2014
Oct 2006 30380 mi	Rear main seal leak. Replaced seal.
May 2010 57040 mi C $3400	pressure plate broke at 180 km/h on upshift at the track. New clutch kit installed. Used the opportunity to upgrade IMS bearing to hybrid ceramic bearing from LN Engineering. Performed 96,000km major service + replaced 6 cracked coils.
Jun 2011 62992 mi C $15000	scored cylinder #6, motor not repairable. Engine replaced with upgraded x51 motor.

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Nov 2014 - May 2015
Nov 2014 41000 mi US $1600	inoperable seat motor and window regulator. both were replaced
Apr 2015 44000 mi US $850	Had motor mounts replaced. One was starting to sag. Normal for a 12 year old car.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Oct 2016 - Aug 2020
Nov 2016 63300 mi US $150	Car was struggling to start at times. Replaced with new battery which fixed the issue.
Jan 2017 64000 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.
Mar 2017 65000 mi US $22	Received check engine light for cylinder 1 misfire. Replaced all spark plugs which resolved the issue.
Apr 2017 64000 mi US $130	Windshield trim dried out and started flapping when on the highway. Replaced both inner and outer rubber trim which resolved issue.
Mar 2018 68700 mi US $435	The left side catalytic converting was making a tapping/ticking noise. Cat needed to be replaced.

Porsche 911 in Nevada, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 52000 mi US $2000	Had PO344 OBDII code related to cam timing problem. Found engine out of time due to tensioner failure on bank 1. Replaced all 3 chain tensioners. While engine out replaced air/oil separator, oil cooler seals, dual mass flywheel, clutch and catalytic converters that were rattling due to loose guts.
Mar 2018 55000 mi US $15000	Engine developed bearing knocks. Engine replaced with factory short block assembly.

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Porsche 911 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014 58280 mi C $350	XENON LIGHT POWER MODULE
Jul 2014 58900 mi C $2000	Shocks changed at 89,000 km. Front discs

Porsche 911 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2021
Sep 2015 41000 mi US $500	ignition switch and steering column lock replaced

Porsche 911 in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2018
Aug 2015 85100 mi	Battery Charge Test. Alternator replacement. Engine mount replacement because I noticed the driver side tail pipe sagging lower then the passenger side. Front Diff Side Seals (L & R), Front Diff Side Seals, Gear Oil and Circlip. Front seals had a little leak.
Nov 2015 87400 mi US $345	Battery and Battery Tray Replacement. The tray had slight corrosion so I decided to replace it.
Jul 2016 95000 mi US $2233	Oil pressure warning light goes off. Replaced oil pressure sender and shield, $171. Power to cooling fans but fans are not working. Replaced both cooling fans, $1256. Coolant leaking from engine block cap. Replaced cap and coolant, $232. Driver side window off track. Repaired. Passenger side window will not lower when closing for slightly open/close operation. Replaced micro switch, $319 including other window repair.
Apr 2017 991000 mi US $139	Replaced main headlight switch.
Jan 2018 102000 mi US $1100	Replaced starter along with the Battery/Starter/Alternator wiring harness.

Porsche 911 in New Jersey, United States - Jun 2011
Apr 2011 91204 mi	Clutch switch repair.
Jun 2011 92500 mi	Replace both front trailing arms and left lower control arm. Perform alignment.

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Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Dec 2017
Nov 2013 26440 mi C $350	Replace struts holding trunk and engine cover
Jul 2014 28000 mi C $175	New battery and installation
Oct 2015 29860 mi C $250	Replace struts for hood and engine cover
Nov 2016 31820 mi C $2300	replacement of cracked coils on each of 6 cylinders

Porsche 911 in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2017
Feb 2014 71000 mi US $1750	Clutch replaced after throw-out bearing failed. Clutch still had some left after 72,000 miles, but would have needed replacing within a year. Also had the clutch helper spring replaced....much easier pedal action now.
Aug 2016 85000 mi US $1100	Rear passenger window regulator failed. Was replaced with Porsche parts and now functions normally.

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Porsche 911 in Iowa, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018
Oct 2014 27225 mi US $30	Replaced engine hood support cylinder.

Porsche 911 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017 100000 mi US $4500	Broken valve spring Clutch IMS bearing

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Porsche 911 in Alabama, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Sep 2013 33000 mi US $289	MAF sensor went defective
Oct 2013 33000 mi US $361	Light switch went bad. Replaced it

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Porsche 911 in New Zealand Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
May 2014 47320 mi $300	Voltage regulator failed

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Porsche 911 in Arizona, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2013
Oct 2011 20000 mi US $10	replaced defective ignition switch

Porsche 911 in Georgia, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2015
May 2013 18600 mi US $339	Clutch accumulator began to go out -- pedal got increasingly stiff. Shop replaced Accumulator, filled with Pentosin CHF Fluid.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
Sep 2010 44000 mi US $1700	two of the ignition boxes went bad. Replaced all six and changed plugs while they were in there. Also did tune up.
Mar 2011 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.

Porsche 911 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2011
Nov 2008 50840 mi C $3800	reported howl under a "CPO" warranty claim. had owned vehicle for a couple months. dealer replaced tires and rear brakes (and charged me on my certified car!)and a wheel bearing. howl still there but better
Nov 2010 53940 mi C $400	none. i tried to trade the car in at another dealer and was told the transmission was shot. returned to the P dealer and was told warranty was no longer in place. transmission estimate is 14,000. attempting to get porsche to honour warranty

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Porsche 911 in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 63000 mi US $500	Transmission Mount

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Porsche 911 in Oregon, United States Jun 2013 - May 2015
Jul 2014 84300 mi US $30	Hydraulically actuated rear spoiler started leaking and then stopped working. Triggered fault code late in process.
Aug 2014 86000 mi US $200	Worn tie rod ends needed replaced
Jan 2015 79000 mi US $200	Rear spoiler stopped working again. Found plastic part within motor housing cracked and causing binding of actuator rams. Had part custom built.
May 2015 89000 mi	Clutch collecter needed replaced

Porsche 911 in North Carolina, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2019
Feb 2016 53700 mi US $2950	Rear spoiler: replace hydraulic pump kit. Original unit leaking and cannot be repaired. Interior: replace driver side window regulator, it was rattling.
Jun 2016 58000 mi US $3000	Water pump slight coolant leak dripping to ground, also makes rattle sound. Also replaced "while you are in there" items spark plugs, motor mounts, drive belt. Clutch slave failure. Had to replace clutch slave, accumulator and clutch fluid reservoir. Driver side front CV boot cracked. Replaced.
Jul 2016 58700 mi US $550	Replaced bad drive belt tension roller.
Dec 2016 65000 mi US $240	Driver front turn signal stopped working. Required wiring repair in the headlamp unit.
Jan 2018 79000 mi US $247	1. Replaced headlight switch. Symptom was low beams would not turn on. 2. Replaced the pedal switch for clutch pedal. Symptom was car would not recognize clutch was fully depressed thus no start.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014 30000 mi US $1000	Ignition switch went bad. Very difficult to insert key Outside drivers door handle stopped opening door
Sep 2015 34000 mi US $887	Replaced window regulator Replaced coils. 5 of six were cracked resulting in misfires at WOT Clutch very heavy and hydraulic fluid visible at front of car but not enough to leave residue on the ground. Replaced clutch accumulator.

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Porsche 911 in Virginia, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2016
Jul 2014 53000 mi US $100	Oil pressure indicator sending unit
Jul 2016 56200 mi US $110	Replace passenger window regulator

Porsche 911 in California, United States Jul 2013 - Feb 2020
Apr 2014 41200 mi US $11500	Metal found in oil filter, engine torn down and rebuilt to eliminate source and replace damaged items: IMS bearing, rod and crank bearings, valve lifters. Caught just in time. IMS bearing upgraded 12k ago, but possible metal not all cleaned out then.
Sep 2014 43000 mi US $1800	Corrosion on several pins of engine wiring harness connector caused severe misfires and multiple fault codes.
Jun 2015 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.
Mar 2017 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.
Dec 2019 80000 mi US $100	Low voltage, poor battery charging. Replaced corroded starter/alternator cable.
Feb 2020 82000 mi US $80	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 Hood shocks worn, hood drops down when open. Replaced hood shocks.

Porsche 911 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Dec 2015
Nov 2010 99760 mi C $200	Replaced rattling muffler with used part.
Mar 2011 104160 mi	Replaced steering rack
Jun 2011 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.
Jun 2012 116560 mi C $1000	clutch failed due to collapsed pressure plate - replaced dual mass flywheel with single mass light weight flywheel, sport clutch, rs motor mounts, gbox 2nd gear detent, air oil seperator
Dec 2012 120900 mi C $80	Replaced drop links
Mar 2015 135160 mi C $1000	Replaced control arms

Porsche 911 in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2014 71300 mi US $152	Brake switch. $20 for part the rest for labor
Mar 2016 82000 mi US $3508	Replaced clutch release bearing
Jul 2016 84000 mi US $665	Lower left control arm and pair of stabilizer bars

Porsche 911 in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2015
Dec 2013 94000 mi US $426	Replace bank 1 camshaft position sensor
Jan 2015 94000 mi	blown engine, metallic particles in oil pan and oil filter. IMS bearing failed, though it was a LN Engineering ceramic replacement bearing that had been installed as preventative maintenance when the 911 was purchased.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Feb 2013 - Aug 2015
Aug 2013 45400 mi US $100	Check engine light on for misfire.
Mar 2014 50000 mi US $200	Driver side window regulator failure
May 2014 50900 mi US $3000	Misfire caused catalytic converter damage. Replaced coils, plugs, and other maintenance items.
Nov 2014 53900 mi US $250	SRS system error - passenger seat belt error. Check engine light reset. Unable to find the problem within a reasonable expense limit.
Feb 2015 56000 mi US $778	Check engine light indicated issues with oil/emission valves.
Mar 2015 56000 mi US $1000	Replaced alternator
Aug 2015 57000 mi US $900	Airbag light activated by seat belt sensor error.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014 57900 mi US $1750	Window regulator needed to be replaced.
Sep 2015 65000 mi US $500	Replaced window regulator on passenger side.
Apr 2016 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.
Oct 2016 71200 mi US $4000	Clutch needed replacement. The liner was low and the center fingers were also deformed. This is the first clutch replacement I had to do with the car (I have owned it since ~24k miles, now at ~72k). Coolant leaking into cylinder head, gasket replaced. Shifter coupling retention bracket broke after clutch replacement. There are two small plastic pieces which hold the cable in place at the shifter and one for the first three gears was broken and needed replacing - however they don't sell just that part.
Mar 2018 81000 mi US $8000	Car's steering wheel was off no longer centered when driving straight. I took it in and it ended up a part in the suspension was worn and had bent other suspension components to allow everything to still work. A great deal of the cars suspension was replaced in order to be able to get everything aligned properly again.

Porsche 911 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Feb 2021
May 2014 83700 mi C $1000	Replaced fuel pump
Jun 2015 89280 mi	Repaired a vacuum leak - cracked vacuum reservoir Repaired fuel level sender - broken wire.
Aug 2015 90200 mi	Fuel pump replaced again after only 12 months - under warrantee
Jun 2016 93620 mi	Fuel pump failure

Porsche 911 in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2014
Nov 2012 33000 mi US $65	Oil Pressure sensor replaced.

Porsche 911 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 57500 mi US $175	replaces Clock spring for airbag
Apr 2011 60200 mi US $2600	RMS Leak fixed, IMS leak fixed, IMS Update bearing installed, New Belts

Porsche 911 in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 24000 mi	Front sway bar endlinks were making noise so they were replaced under CPO.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Nov 2013 76600 mi	Replace water pump

Porsche 911 in California, United States May 2011 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 32000 mi US $2500	steering lock assembly defective leak radiator fluid under engine area window regulator defective

Porsche 911 in California, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 75000 mi US $500	Coolant Expansion Tank Replaced - plus coolant hose, coolant and cap. Due to leak.
Feb 2018 80000 mi US $20	Replaced spring retaining clip on shift linkage

Porsche 911 in Victoria, Australia - Aug 2010
Dec 2009 62000 mi A $400	New ignition switch
Aug 2010 71300 mi A $350	New Headlight Switch

Porsche 911 in Missouri, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017 75000 mi US $250	Leaky steering column. Replaced O-Ring.
Aug 2017 76000 mi US $700	replaced pads, rotors, and sensors

Porsche 911 in Florida, United States May 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 64000 mi US $890	Ignition switch failed

Porsche 911 in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Aug 2012 85000 mi US $21545	Engine failed due to IMS bearing giving out. Only fix was to replace entire engine with new crate engine Porsche.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014 59000 mi US $3200	Cylinder scoring caused by lose valve spring. Valve cradle was replaced with redesigned version, adding $500 to cost. Cracked ignition coil also replaced.
Sep 2015 65000 mi US $725	Fuel gauge was reading wrong. Tank sensor was replaced, but because of stray wire it took two tries.
Dec 2016 75000 mi US $1200	Was in for a clutch job, decided to get intermediate shaft bearing fix done at the same time, especially with IMS bearing flange showing leakage and metal shavings. Windshield washer nozzles were corroded and needed replacement. Sunroof switch kept falling out. This was a follow-up repair to an earlier one that didn't take.
Mar 2017 78000 mi	Visor mirror door is broken. I've tried to fix it but glue didn't hold. It's still broken.
Jun 2018 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.

Porsche 911 in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
Apr 2015 81000 mi US $750	Window regulator not operating properly. Sometimes the driver's door would not open because the window would not come down.
Feb 2016 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.
Apr 2016 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.

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Porsche 911 in Colorado, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2014
Jan 2011 96000 mi US $1891	front strut mounts and stabilizer links were replaced to fix rattle, 1424.36 windshield washer pump and switch assembly were replaced to fix intermittent problem, 467.01
Jun 2011 101000 mi US $465	CV boot was replaced because it was cracked
Jul 2011 102000 mi US $1914	car running hotter than usual in very hot weather, radiator fans and relays were replaced, 1507.98 unable to switch between trip meter, mpg, temperature, etc. multifunction display column switch assembly was replaced, 406.07
Aug 2011 104000 mi US $1002	The car was in for a minor adjustment to CV boot replaced earlier and mechanic noticed water pump was leaking. It was recommended that I have it replaced with an OEM part. The part was delayed, which is why the car was in the shop for 8 days.
Mar 2012 109000 mi US $3020	Front differential was leaking and making noise (gear whine). It was removed and rebuilt with new bearings and seals as well as a new viscous coupling. Parts were ordered from Germany, so the car was in the shop for a few weeks.
Jun 2013 125000 mi US $837	Control arm ball joint worn, making noise but not loose. Replaced passenger's side control arm.
Jul 2013 125000 mi US $3291	Clutch replaced due to wear.
Feb 2014 131400 mi US $212	Water leaking into vehicle near rear window, by the roof. Suspected sunroof drains clogged. Drains were cleared, but the leak remained.
Apr 2014 132500 mi US $829	Sunroof gasket replaced due to water leaking into cabin (sunroof drains cleared previously for this issue). Windshield cowl replaced due to cracked/broken part.

Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
Sep 2011 65100 mi C $550	The ignition stopped working. When turned off the engine would shut off, but the parking lights would remain on as if the key was still in the ignition. Steering wheel lock wouldn't engage either. Replaced the ignition.
Jun 2012 70060 mi C $990	Alternator failure, replaced the defective unit with a non-rebuilt, brand new one.
Sep 2012 71920 mi C $980	Clutch bearing was damaged, installed a brand new clutch kit.
Jan 2013 C $200	Driver side window wouldn't drop down 1/4" while opening and closing the door. Needed a new door latch.
Jun 2013 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.

Porsche 911 in Great Britain Nov 2010 - Jun 2016
Jun 2011 68000 mi	Noted an oil leak from the engine, found to be cam chain tensioner washer leaking, loosened, cleaned and re-tightened (without removing tensioner) now good.
Oct 2011 70000 mi £300	Replaced the AOS (burning oil on start up and exessive engine vaccum when running) and also the cam lifter sensor (leaking oil) on the left cylinder bank.
Dec 2011 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.
Jun 2012 76000 mi £80	Replaced R/H front coffin arm
Apr 2013 79000 mi £100	Downpipe to catalyst bolts and studs corroded and joints opened causing bad exhaust blow, replaced studs, nuts and gaskets and 2 sleeves.

Porsche 911 in Vermont, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013 60000 mi US $175	Replaced motor mounts
Sep 2014 62000 mi US $3450	IMS Bearing Failure resulting in major engine destruction
Jun 2015 66000 mi US $175	Replace crankshaft angle sensor
Aug 2016 70300 mi US $135	Replace oxygen sensor

Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 38440 mi C $5	Caliper seized, repaired
Jun 2011 52700 mi C $50	Window regulator

Porsche 911 in Oregon, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
Oct 2014 87000 mi US $6500	Broken exhaust valve spring. Also intermediate shaft bearing update.
Sep 2015 90000 mi US $649	Cracked wheel. No potholes in Oregon, so seems to be a flawed wheel.
Jul 2016 92000 mi US $428	Spark plugs

Porsche 911 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 154200 mi US $420	Noise and vibration from the front of the vehicle. Diagnosed as bad wheel bearing - replaced
Jun 2018 156500 mi US $300	Replaced leaking water pump (bad bearing - starting to leak). Also replaced the thermostat with 160 deg cooler running thermostat (stock is 180 deg.). Also replaced the serpentine belt. Porsche dealer wanted $1,060.00 for this 3-item repair. I did it myself with hand tools in the driveway with parts from eBay for $300. Took about 3-4 hours and a bit of struggling.

Porsche 911 in District of Columbia, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 48608 mi US $289	CEL -- readout of fault codes replace mass air flow sensor(charged for part only. no labor)
Oct 2010 52000 mi US $2493	clutch and slave replaced. Intermediate Main Shaft (IMS) bearing upgraded (mod). RMS (Rear Mail Seal) renewed (OK, butdone while have access). GT-3 RS engine mounts installed (mod) shifter adjusted and transmission fluid changed

Porsche 911 in Delaware, United States May 2018 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018 20 mi US $300	Leaking coolant reservoir

Porsche 911 in Colorado, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2017
Jun 2013 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)
Sep 2015 79000 mi US $9	Key started to become "sticky" when removing from ignition. The rear part of the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Same part as VW/Audi, NAPA sells it for $9. Easy DIY fix with internet help/photos. Half an hour. All good now.
Jan 2016 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.
Apr 2016 80300 mi US $27	Ignition switch broke again. Replaced with OEM switch this time (used cheaper NAPA) part last time)

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Porsche 911 in Singapore Jun 2011 - Jul 2022
May 2012 27780 mi $200	front sway bar links makes clunky noises. Bought parts and replaced DIY. No more noise.
Aug 2012 30160 mi $900	coolant pump noisy and leaking. Purchase pump and gasket from Stuttgart and DIY. Quite a straight forward job with tips from rennlist.
Nov 2012 31400 mi $300	Both doors takes a few pulls to open. Dismantled locks and found catch sticky, a bit of cleaning and greasing solved the problem. Also preventive replacement of serpentine belt and idle pulley & engine mounts.
May 2013 34720 mi	Replaced ballast resistors for both radiator fans as they stopped running with AC on. Trunk and engine compartment release button works intermittently, so dismantled switch and cleaned contacts. Now works perfectly.
Aug 2013 36260 mi $200	Replaced coolant tank. Noticed a bit of leakage, replace before it gets worst.
Feb 2016 48440 mi	coolant hose to AOS leaking, replaced.
Mar 2019 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.
Jul 2022 65100 mi $1500	Front left absorber failed. Replaced with Bilstein B8 and Eibach sport springs.

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Porsche 911 in Belgium Sep 2010 - Sep 2013
Jun 2011 91140 mi €2750	I had the check engine light and a rough idle. First the coils and spark plugs were changed. This didn't fix the problem. The Porsche Centre replaced 6 valvelifters/tappets, problem solved ( eur 1.500 for labour + 1.400 for parts).
Jan 2012 97960 mi	Leaking water pump replaced. Exhaust tips replaced (one had fallen off).
May 2013 106020 mi €350	2 coil packs and plugs changed
Jun 2013 106020 mi €350	Other four coilpacks + plugs

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Porsche 911 in Missouri, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Jan 2014 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
Jun 2014 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.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2022
Jul 2015 40000 mi US $1100	Air/Oil separator replaced.
Aug 2015 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.
Nov 2015 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.
Jan 2022 52000 mi US $4500	ims bearing, rear main bearing clutch

Porsche 911 in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2014
Mar 2014 83000 mi US $1300	Fuel line leak. R/R fuel line and sender unit.

Porsche 911 in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 66000 mi US $500	Water pump replaced

Porsche 911 in Georgia, United States Jan 2016 - Sep 2016
Mar 2016 54000 mi US $1000	Missing ground to license plate lighting, multiple lights bulbs replaced. Car was running hot and losing coolant quickly.

Porsche 911 in New York, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 76000 mi US $420	convertible top hydraulic cylinders replaced, left one was leaking

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Porsche 911 in New Jersey, United States - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 66000 mi US $1300	new coolant expansion tank

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Porsche 911 in Florida, United States Sep 2005 - Sep 2012
Dec 2005 7500 mi US $4400	Replace rear main seal on crankshaft (RMS)

Porsche 911 in Victoria, Australia Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 67580 mi A $500	TipTronic Clunk on fast downshift, flushed transmission fluids

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Porsche 911 in Kentucky, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2017
Oct 2011 47200 mi	Passenger side, molding over rear side window split. Molding piece was replaced.Dealer said they had seen this before on other cabs.
Nov 2011 47900 mi	gasket around transmission was leaking, very small amount.
Jan 2014 49700 mi US $1500	two hoses replaced, small hole in each. coil pack had crack in it. while they were taking care of these problems I also had them replace the plugs and put in a new water pump and do a brake flush. Also replaced the serpentine belt.
Aug 2015 65000 mi US $500	Convertible top bracket broke

Porsche 911 in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - May 2018
Nov 2013 91000 mi US $1400	auto trans oil pan has oil seepage. water pump seepage. muffler corroded.
Feb 2015 92000 mi US $550	Idler pulley failed. Alternator shaft bent when idler pulley failed. Replaced 2 idler, tensioner pulley, alternator and belt.
Mar 2015 92000 mi US $268	Creaking noise from front suspension. Balljoint loose. Lower control arm with balljoint replaced.
Jul 2015 95000 mi US $85	Passenger side seat vibration. Found leak on hydraulic engine mount. Replaced engine mounts.
Jan 2016 92000 mi US $700	Metallic rattle from catalytic converter.
Feb 2016 96000 mi US $1100	Bent front right upper strut mount. Strut showing sign of wear (softness and wallowing).rear lower control arm balljoint squeak. Repaced all 4 corners strut/mount/bearing/springs, control arms, drop links, sway bar and bushings, toe links.
Mar 2016 97000 mi US $930	coolant leak from rear of engine cover plate. gasket replaced. Automatic trans fluid leak from electrical connector to conductor plate.
Dec 2016 98000 mi US $125	Rear spoiler rubber bellow cracked and torn due to movement and age.Replaced bellow with new oem part.

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Porsche 911 in Belgium Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016 78120 mi €200	cruise control (electrical short circuit)
Apr 2017 82460 mi €1000	all pads changed, front rotors changed

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Porsche 911 in New Hampshire, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 82000 mi US $3000	Replace failed Air-oil separator

Porsche 911 in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jun 2011 72000 mi US $1500	replaced immobilizer and 2 key heads

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Porsche 911 in Finland Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Jun 2011 46500 mi €1500	Clutch, slave cylinder and accumulator replacement.
Apr 2012 47740 mi €2800	OEM ROW suspension softened, decided to upgrade coilovers.

Porsche 911 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 41540 mi C $1200	Water pump replacement.

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Porsche 911 in Delaware, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2014
Nov 2011 37000 mi US $2000	Gearbox gasket leak, fixed with new gasket along with new atf fluid.
Mar 2013 43000 mi US $250	Front control arms replaced
Jun 2013 45000 mi US $50	The engine to chassis ground cable became worn and loose. A new one was replaced.
Mar 2014 46000 mi US $500	vacuum leak pre engine, pressure tests sorted it out but v troublesome because some hoses were impossible to get to. Eventually when those fail, the engine n gearbox must be lowered in order to fix them

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Apr 2015 115800 mi	ABS PSM warning keeps coming on. Restarting car results on warning going away. Will scan codes to see about faulty wheel speed sensors.
Jun 2015 119500 mi	Removed front bumper and radiator covers. Cleaned out leaves in radiator and condensors. Car immediately ran over 20 degrees cooler.
Jul 2015 119500 mi US $20	ABS/PSM troubleshooting continues. Final tests identified the brake pedal sensor to be causing all issues. Sensor was shorting internally. Part ordered and replaced resolved issues.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2016
Feb 2015 79900 mi US $1700	Replaced fuel pump.

Porsche 911 in California, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016 US $700	Shifter cable snapped
Mar 2016 100000 mi US $1200	cooling resevoir cracked

Porsche 911 in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2011
Aug 2009 26000 mi US $800	Coolant flushed, tank replaced. Brake fluid drained/replaced. Fuel rails cleaned.

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Porsche 911 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - May 2013
Dec 2011 60000 mi US $200	speaker in door had loose screw mounts
Sep 2012 64000 mi US $470	Headlight switch replaced

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Porsche 911 in Queensland, Australia Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2013 27280 mi A $250	Driver's door lock replaced
Feb 2014 28520 mi A $2500	Replace mufflers

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Porsche 911 in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018 68000 mi US $200	Oxygen Sensor just needed to be changed so it will smog

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Porsche 911 in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2013
May 2013 55000 mi US $450	Convertible top won't retract, had to replace rebuilt hydraulic cylinders

Porsche 911 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2014 65720 mi C $195	radiator fans not working. Temperature sensor replaced.
May 2016 67160 mi C $250	Replace sway bar link

Porsche 911 in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
Oct 2015 72000 mi US $750	IMS Failure (Catastrophic Engine Failure) is the issue - I have babied this vehicle since purchase and the Porsche Design Flaw finally bit me despite the fact I did every service of the vehicle as required when it was required.

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Porsche 911 in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2015
Jun 2014 98000 mi US $200	I replaced battery
Jan 2015 US $163	I replaced the battery myself.

Porsche 911 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 79360 mi C $900	replace oil cooler

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Porsche 911 in Oklahoma, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2013
Apr 2013 53000 mi US $102	replaced oil seperator

Porsche 911 in Virginia, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015 102000 mi US $3000	Air-Oil Separator Cam-Shaft Covers Right rear axle seal
May 2016 107300 mi US $75	Constant locking system alarm. Probably door handle switch.

Porsche 911 in New Jersey, United States - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 60000 mi	alternator

Porsche 911 in California, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2011
Jun 2011 80000 mi US $200	(Right wheel) Inner Tie Rod replaced
Aug 2011 82300 mi US $450	Front Left Xenon Bulb replaced.
Nov 2011 88000 mi	LEFT REAR ELECTRICAL WIRES for the REAR LEFT LIGHT

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Porsche 911 in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Aug 2018
Dec 2012 50000 mi US $4000	had the water pump replaced as the shaft was beginning to fail.
Aug 2013 51000 mi US $1400	Heat in Houston has caused the plastic window to separate from the canvas. The original canvas top was replaced instead of just replacing window for 1/2 the cost.
Apr 2014 54000 mi US $1200	Fluid leak and oil change. The dealership said it's a transmission leak, but they couldn't determine where it was leaking due to gunk that had built up. They are going to keep it a couple of days to fix the problem. Need to take it back. Transmission fluid leak. Dealer was able to identify that the transmission pan was leaking. Didn't require replacing the pan, just gasket. That saved me ~$500.
Dec 2014 55000 mi	cleaned throttle body
Mar 2015 56000 mi US $150	Glue used in the seal in the front of the frame had aged and given out. Water was leaking over front passenger seat when it rained.

Porsche 911 in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2018
Dec 2013 58000 mi US $475	Alarm CPU under drivers seat got wet Error lamp on the top came on, the top had to be recalibrated.
May 2015 66000 mi US $37	This a convertible the clam shell cover wouldn't open. Removed drive motor and rebuilt the drive unit. Reinstalled unit and recalibrated top controller.
Nov 2015 71000 mi US $136	drains plugged and broken
May 2016 76000 mi US $5	convertible top would not go up
May 2018 79000 mi US $500	replaced top hydraulic system, both cylinders and pump
Sep 2018 87600 mi US $62	wouldn't start hot

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Porsche 911 in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2015
Sep 2014 90000 mi US $4500	Camshaft actuator control repaired but may need a new ECS

Porsche 911 in Illinois, United States - Oct 2016
Oct 2016 104000 mi US $300	Replace door handle mechanism

Porsche 911 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014 91760 mi C $400	Passenger door window regulator replaced.
Jun 2015 94240 mi C $300	AC was Hot. Tested for leaks and recharged with R134A.

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Porsche 911 in Georgia, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 91000 mi US $2500	One leaking rear shock. Replaced entire suspension with upgrade
Jun 2016 98000 mi US $600	Replaced winnow regulator

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Porsche 911 in California, United States May 2014 - Oct 2018
Oct 2014 90200 mi US $800	Air-oil separator. Check engine light, engine hesitating.
Nov 2014 91000 mi US $200	Intake system leak.
Jan 2015 91000 mi US $200	A second unrelated intake system leak
May 2015 91000 mi US $65	Ignition switch needed replacing. Not allowing car to be started.
Jul 2015 91000 mi US $2500	DME bad Convertible top not working

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Porsche 911 in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2014 - May 2015
Jul 2014 139600 mi C $500	Front Drivers Side Outer CV Boot Front Lower Control Arms both sides
Aug 2014 140120 mi C $150	Replaced both CV Boots on PS Front Axle. Replaced inner CV boot on DS Front Axle.

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Porsche in Washington, United States Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
May 2013 149000 mi US $130	Front left wheel assy: Lower rear main control arm stud sheared off and caused the wheel assy to nearly go under car, Lucky I was in the driveway. Self repair :Rockauto Euro mfg part. This could have been a very dangerous problem at speed,
Jun 2013 149000 mi US $125	Window lost track in motion due to main window seal 'felt wiper face' had deteriorated causing drag & light binding of window thus coming out of natural path, binding and stuck. Replace main window seal set.
Oct 2013 149000 mi US $650	I replaced the clutch assemble and rear engine seal myself and it works perfect. OEM Sachs parts and OEM rear Crank Seal, now a pro at 996 tranny removal and replacement.

Porsche in Kansas, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 62000 mi	One of the Cam Tower covers was leaking when I sold it.

Porsche in Nevada, United States Dec 2012 - Oct 2014
Feb 2013 19200 mi US $560	passenger window regulator needed replacing
Nov 2013 21600 mi US $220	ECU threw P1123. Excess fuel at idle and lean at WOT. Took it to a shop. They were unable to diagnose the root problem and didn't want to charge me to replace working parts. Code cleared and I am monitoring until more symptoms arise.
Oct 2014 26000 mi US $800	MAF sensor had to be replaced; ECU had to be reprogrammed

Porsche in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 83700 mi C $230	water pump noisy bearings
Dec 2010 86180 mi C $100	Rear drop links replaced, noise gone.

Porsche in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Sep 2013
May 2013 48100 mi C $250	Replaced engine mounts to reduce cabin vibration and improve shifting.

Porsche in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
Nov 2012 52000 mi US $500	Driver-side window regulator needed replacement.

Porsche in Mississippi, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 55000 mi US $1300	Rattling from lower left of engine. Failing water pump bearing. Replaced pump and since they were in the neighborhood, the thermostat and serpentine belt as well.

Porsche in Oregon, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
May 2014 51600 mi US $2500	Metal in oil filter, IMS bearing failing

Porsche in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Nov 2014
Sep 2013 79000 mi US $2000	Overheating; water pump was replaced. Alarm, central locking, rear defroster, dome light all non-functional.
Oct 2014 86000 mi US $600	Refinished wheels

Porsche in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016 37000 mi US $600	Wheel bearing

Porsche in Michigan, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 137000 mi US $4000	Cylinder head cracked, IMS Bearing Replaced, Clutch Replaced, Cooling System replaced, Ignition System Replaced

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Porsche in Delaware, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2014
Oct 2010 54000 mi US $200	Air Oil Separator Replaced
Dec 2011 61000 mi US $100	Repair serpentine belt pulley

Porsche in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2014
Oct 2010 60000 mi US $300	Check valve for air injection system failed. Typical problem on 99's

Porsche in Maine, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2014
Oct 2010 53000 mi US $260	Had a leaking coolant tank and finally decided to replace it and the coolant cap with new parts.

Porsche in Great Britain Sep 2010 - Jun 2013
Nov 2010 69300 mi £200	Coolant reservoir developed a slow leak & was replaced by the owner.
Mar 2011 71000 mi £300	1 coil pack failed. Replaced all 6
Mar 2012 82000 mi £950	Radiator leak due to corrosion.

Porsche in Connecticut, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2022
Jul 2012 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.
Feb 2014 59200 mi US $120	Replaced battery.
Aug 2017 68000 mi US $320	Align sunroof, refinish curb rashed wheel. Other minor fixes.
Jun 2021 79000 mi US $1000	Sunroof

Porsche in Tennessee, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 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.

Porsche in New Jersey, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2019
Oct 2012 44000 mi US $500	Coolant expansion tank crack which was explained to be a typical problem for this car, but not a major repair

Porsche in California, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2013
Apr 2011 65200 mi US $321	Shifter popping out of second gear when cold. The final fix to this problem was to replace the Porsche 2nd gear "detent" with a custom GBox upgraded detent from a company in Colorado, sold on eBay.
Dec 2011 66000 mi US $768	Convertible top would not open/close. Problem due to one of the electric motors that lowers a protective flap (on passenger side).

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Porsche in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
Mar 2011 74000 mi US $2000	ac compressor out and replace with dryer front brake rotors replace.

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Porsche in California, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 32000 mi US $900	leaking brake fluid

Porsche in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Aug 2011 67600 mi US $800	Convertable roof hydraulic leak

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Porsche in Virginia, United States - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 78000 mi US $2000	Fuel pump failed, transmission, clutch linkage failure. Rank and pinion steering discovered to have a small leak.

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Porsche in Pennsylvania, United States - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 101000 mi US $100	I replace the crankshaft seal. A $20 part, 8 hours of work. The cost would be closer to $750 at a repair shop.

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