2017 Porsche 911 Carrera Problems & Complaints

Few complaints54% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 911 Carrera at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera problems

  • Fuel & propulsion system
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Porsche 911 Carrera complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Porsche 911 Carrera. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 911 Carrera years: 2012, 2017, 2020. Compare all years →

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-134 · Mar 2, 2017 · 120 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster…

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 17V-054 · Jan 25, 2017 · 4,090 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo7-speed dual-clutchRWD22 / 30 / 25
3.0L 6-cyl turbo7-speed manualRWD20 / 29 / 23

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2017 911 Carrera rates few complaints: 54% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 911 Carrera at the same age. It is one of the best 911 Carrera years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera?

The fuel & propulsion system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera, the most recent from March 2, 2017 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Porsche 911 Carrera?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2017 and 2020. See the full Porsche 911 Carrera years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.