2006 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe
The Verdict
Worst problem area
No complaints reported
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model-year.
Complaints filed held steady at 0 in both 2005 and 2006.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | vs. 2006 Minicompact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,300–4,550 | 4,300–4,550 | 4,100–4,300 | 4,100–4,300 | 4,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–18 | 17–18 | 18–19 | 18–19 | 19 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15 / 21–22 | 15 / 21–22 | 15–16 / 23 | 16–17 / 23 | 16–17 / 23–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 494–523 | 494–523 | 468–494 | 468–494 | 468 | |
| Complaints filed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe get?
EPA rates it 18–19 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe?
EPA estimates $4,100–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 16 mpg (high) | 23 mpg | 19 mpg (high) | $4,100 (low) | 468 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 15 mpg (low) | 23 mpg | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 494 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.