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Porsche 911 Turbo years to avoid

The Porsche 911 Turbo years to avoid are 2017, 2016, 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.

89

Total complaints

10

Recall campaigns

2001–2023

Years covered

3

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

911 Turbo years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2017Open safety investigation1
2016Open safety investigation0
2018Open safety investigation0

Every 911 Turbo year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202301
202201
2018avoid00
2017avoid10
2016avoid00
201301
201202
201103
201003
200901
200821
2007251
200601
200501
200451
2003143
2002161
2001263

Common questions

What are the worst Porsche 911 Turbo years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 911 Turbo years to avoid are 2017, 2016, 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2023.

What is the best year for the Porsche 911 Turbo?

By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 911 Turbo years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Turbo have?

Across all model years, the 911 Turbo has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 89 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.