DecodedCars2017 Porsche 911
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Body styles
- Carrera 4/4s/4gts 2dr Coupe AWD, Carrera 4/4s/4gts Cabriolet AWD, Carrera Base/S 2dr Coupe RWD, Carrera Base/S Cabriolet 2dr Convertible
- Engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.8L 6-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 350–520 hp
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 25 combined · 22 city / 30 hwy
- Length
- 176.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3,142–3,417 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2017 Porsche 911 is a minicompact car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 3.8L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 177 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,263 lb (Carrera 4/4s/4gts 2dr Coupe AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 7% better than the 2017 minicompact car average of 23.4 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
What changed for 2017
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl and 4.0L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 23 to 25
Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 911 →
Trims, performance & features
Engine350 hp3.4L 6-cyl
Engine400 hp3.8L 6-cyl
Engine520 hp3.8L turbo 6-cyl
Seating4 seats · 2 rows
Trims
Cabriolet (2WD), 4 Cabriolet (4WD)S, 4S, GTS, 4 GTSCarrera (2WD), Carrera 4 (4WD)Base, S
Safety & driver-assist features
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
Built in: Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2017 911 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4/4s/4gts 2dr Coupe AWD | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,263 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera 4/4s/4gts Cabriolet AWD | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,417 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Base/S 2dr Coupe RWD | 176.8 in | 71.3 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 59.8 in | 3,153 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Base/S Cabriolet 2dr Convertible | 176.8 in | 71.3 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 59.8 in | 3,307 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Gts 2dr Coupe RWD | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,142 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Gts Cabriolet 2dr Convertible | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,296 lb | 38/62 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | +7% | $3,300 | 355 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 367 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 370 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 373 |
| 911 Targa 4 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 367 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 365 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 363 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 362 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 371 |
| 911 Targa 4S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 376 |
| 911 Carrera | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | -2% | $3,550 | 382 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | -2% | $3,550 | 388 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | -2% | $3,550 | 391 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | -2% | $3,550 | 389 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | -2% | $3,550 | 392 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | -2% | $3,550 | 389 |
| 911 Carrera GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 23 | -2% | $3,550 | 391 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -6% | $3,750 | 395 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -6% | $3,750 | 396 |
| 911 Targa 4 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -6% | $3,750 | 395 |
| 911 Targa 4S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -6% | $3,750 | 396 |
| 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | -6% | $3,750 | 400 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | -6% | $3,750 | 400 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | -6% | $3,750 | 402 |
| 911 Targa 4 GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | -6% | $3,750 | 404 |
| 911 Turbo | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -10% | $3,900 | 428 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -10% | $3,900 | 430 |
| 911 Turbo S | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -10% | $3,900 | 428 |
| 911 Turbo S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -10% | $3,900 | 430 |
| 911 Carrera GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -10% | $3,900 | 418 |
| 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -10% | $3,900 | 415 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -10% | $3,900 | 414 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -10% | $3,900 | 419 |
| 911 Targa 4 GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -10% | $3,900 | 428 |
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $4,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
23.4 MPG2017 Minicompact Cars average
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2017 Porsche 911.
Similar 2017 minicompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Porsche 911 (this car) | 25 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2017 Acura NSX | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Jaguar F-Type | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (5)
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · Jul 17, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V533000 · 7,517 vehicles
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
- Risk
- Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Mar 2, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V134000 · 120 vehicles
- Problem
- 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 S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- 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. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
Visibility › Windshield · Mar 2, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V135000 · 21 vehicles
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Jan 25, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V054000 · 4,090 vehicles
- Problem
- 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. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.
Air Bags › Side/Window · Dec 30, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V946000 · 85 vehicles
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.
Not every 2017 Porsche 911 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
6Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2017 Porsche 911 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 5 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Exterior Lighting — 1 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Electrical System — 1 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Visibility/Wiper — 1 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Porsche 911. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other 911 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 5 | 7 |
| 2023 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 10 |
| 2021 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 6 |
| 2020 911 | 20 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 7 |
| 2019 911 | 25 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 911 | 25 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 911 | 23 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 911 | 23 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 8 |
| 2014 911 | 23 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 4 | 4 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →