Most common 2013 Porsche 911 problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche 911 complaints by model year
Best 911 years: 2000, 2001. Compare all years →
What 2013 Porsche 911 owners say
Lights
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. Well, happened to my early 991.1 also. Porsche recognized the fatigue-failure within a year or so of launch, and instituted a fairly simple fix, by adding a metal reinforcement to the backside of the taillamp, to reinforce the insufficient plastic-only initial design. They launched this revised taillamp into 2014MY or early 2015MY cars (not sure when). No failures since. Porsche attempted to sweep this defect 'under the rug' by NOT recalling all earlier cars to institute a fix, but rather would just repair cars that failed under warranty. Porsche should not accept taillamps falling off of cars, especially at owners expense (and Porsche pricing!! …
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. I've owned the car since new (MY 2013), have it serviced at a Porsche dealership and have not been notified of the potential safety issue.
2013 Porsche 911 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | RWD | 20 / 28 / 23 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | 4WD | 20 / 27 / 23 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | 4WD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed dual-clutch | 4WD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 7-speed manual | 4WD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 24 / 19 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Porsche 911 a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 911 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the 911 at the same age. 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 2013 Porsche 911?
The lights — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Porsche 911. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche 911?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 2001. See the full Porsche 911 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Porsche 911 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 23,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.