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2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other 911 Carrera S years?

911 Carrera S NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted3 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 3 complaints2012: 2 complaints2020: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints
911 Carrera S NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V008000EngineJanuary 12, 2006 · 5,094 units

Defect

CERTAIN 2 DOOR COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH A TAILPIPE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A WELD LOCATED BETWEEN THE FASTENING CLIP AND EXHAUST PIPE, WHICH IS INADEQUATELY DIMENSIONED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE CERTAIN ACCESSORY EXHAUST PIPES INSTALLED BY DEALERS.

Consequence

IF THE WELD COMPLETELY FAILS, THE EXHAUST PIPE CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD STARTLE THE DRIVER RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TAILPIPE WITH A LONGER SEAM WELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S — common questions

Is the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.