Is the 2005 Porsche 911 reliable?

Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2005 Porsche 911 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ENGINE (3 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2005 Porsche 911?

Top reported problems: ENGINE (3 complaints, avg 31,700 mi); WHEELS (1 complaints, avg 41,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2005 Porsche 911 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Porsche 911.

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Worst 2005 Porsche 911 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:31,700 mi

#21 complaints

WHEELS

Avg mileage:41,000 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Porsche 911.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
ENGINE	3	—	—	31,700 mi
WHEELS	1	—	—	41,000 mi

ENGINE

complaints

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Fires

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Avg Miles

31,700

WHEELS

complaints

Crashes

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Fires

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Avg Miles

41,000

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