2013 Porsche 911
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
3 of 6 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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The taillamp housing failed, and taillamp fell out of the vehicle. Online research shows that this is a design defect that Porsche learned of early in the "991.1" generation cars, as it is reported by multiple owners at multiple sites online.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-27
The tail light assembly mounting fastener failed and the tail light assembly fell out of the rear bumper assembly. There was no indication of a failure while driving. Apparently this is a known issue with the 991.1 version of the 911.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-13
Visibility/wiper
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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I was pulling into my garage and nearly ran over my wife due to the glare on the windshield . This car has a very light colored dash top. The garage was shaded but this was a bright sunny day.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-05
Engine
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.
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At highway speed experienced brief, complete engine failure, then significantly reduced engine power for the remainder of the drive. This type of engine failure in a manual transmission resulted in rapid deceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-07
Air bags
1 of 6 total reports mentions: air bags.
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The door panels at the top wrap on my 2013 Porsche 911 and I understand this is a problem on Porsches 911 delivered between 2012 - 2019 A number of recommendations have been made for owners to glue the panel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-22
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Porsche 911 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Porsche 911 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche 911?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche 911 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.