What Are Porsche Common Problems?

What are the most common reliability or mechanical problems diagnosed on the Porsche cars and SUVs?

Don’t Panic – Help is At Hand!

The following sections provide answers to some of the most common Porsche problems and frequently diagnosed mechanical issues. Simply choose your model type to see if your particular mechanical issue is a known or common problem.

We don’t recommend you assume that the answer here directly relates to your car. These are common Porsche problems and reliability issues that tend to present themselves in consistent ways. This is definitely not a list of every Porsche problem or reliability issue that can occur. These are the most repetitive across the various models.

Your particular Porsche problem my look and sound similar, however, an accurate diagnosis of an issue by a professional typically saves you money. Find a local independent Porsche repair shop that can help.

Scanned Your Porsche and Read Diagnostic Codes?

The following sections identify common problems through symptoms. If you’ve scanned your Porsche OBD2 diagnostic trouble system and have identified fault codes, go to our Porsche Fault Code page to get fault descriptions and suggestions. We also include hybrid drive fault codes.