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Porsche

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 1,664 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

6 Models
67 Engines Rated
15 Generations
1,664 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
43 recommended 20 caution 4 avoid

Sports Car

2 models
718
4 generations · 12 engines
2000-20042005-20122013-20162017-2025
8 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid
911
4 generations · 20 engines
2000-20042005-20112012-20192020-2025
11 recommended 7 caution 2 avoid

Midsize SUV

1 model
Cayenne
3 generations · 18 engines
2003-20102011-20172019-2025
12 recommended 6 caution

Compact SUV

1 model
Macan
1 generation · 5 engines
2015-2024
3 recommended 2 caution

Full-Size Sedan

1 model
Panamera
2 generations · 11 engines
2010-20162017-2025
9 recommended 2 caution

Midsize EV

1 model
Taycan
1 generation · 1 engine
2020-2025
1 avoid
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