Typical taycan experience...
Shouldnt be like this, but think you have had the full bingo of all issues with the platform.
These issues aren't equal though. Most of Tesla's issues are software issues that are really minor, for example. And the "recall" process for OTA issues are a joke. JDPowers (and others) need to improve their data collection process to better understand the impact to the user (car not drivable and in the shop, for example).The hard part with threads like this is that ANY car can break (and they do).
One person’s experience of “this broke” isn’t any more helpful than another person saying “my car is fine.” And that exactly what you’ll get on any car forum for any manufacturer.
The only thing about this that’s helpful is finding out if the problem is common and finding out what the fix is.
If you look at the reliability studies, the difference between the number of repairs for cars on the top of the list vs the bottom of the list isn’t very large.
https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2025-us-vehicle-dependability-study-vds
Problems per 100 vehicles, the ABSOLUTE BEST is 140.
Porsche is 181, average 202 and the bottom of the pack? 285 VW.
Another way to put it, on average the most reliable vehicle breaks down 1.4 times. Average 2 times and absolute worst….. 2.8.
So you could go from a piece of junk VW and be at the dealership 2x in 3 years or the absolute best car on the road and still see your Lexus dealership once. (Sarcasm).
I honestly don’t think it’s worth switching cars unless you find a recurring problem that just can’t be fixed. Your chances with the new car/brand aren’t much different than your current one (statistically speaking).
Most of EVERY cars issues are minor and software related these days. That said, I wouldn’t mind seeing a break down of major and minor breakdowns.
Tesla was just an example of recalls impacting these kinds of reports that were a joke. And Tesla's (as well as more modern car maker's) ability to solve these software issues is much different than needing to bring your car to the dealer for reprogramming (I don't have any real experience here with Porsche and I hope I never will, but it seems like their software architecture is ridiculously complex with all the different modules, making trips to the dealer required).Most of EVERY cars issues are minor and software related these days. That said, I wouldn’t mind seeing a break down of major and minor breakdowns.
Not sure why you’re defending brand T though. No one even mentioned it.**
** I say brand T because I’ve learned that if you say the full name, the algorithms awaken and you have dozens of new forum members coming to defend the mothership.
For the OP, the JD Power study is perfect to show what is “normal” from a statistical standpoint.
Take any EV variant out of the Porsche stats and I suspect the position will improve drastically.The hard part with threads like this is that ANY car can break (and they do).
One person’s experience of “this broke” isn’t any more helpful than another person saying “my car is fine.” And that exactly what you’ll get on any car forum for any manufacturer.
The only thing about this that’s helpful is finding out if the problem is common and finding out what the fix is.
If you look at the reliability studies, the difference between the number of repairs for cars on the top of the list vs the bottom of the list isn’t very large.
https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2025-us-vehicle-dependability-study-vds
Problems per 100 vehicles, the ABSOLUTE BEST is 140.
Porsche is 181, average 202 and the bottom of the pack? 285 VW.
Another way to put it, on average the most reliable vehicle breaks down 1.4 times. Average 2 times and absolute worst….. 2.8.
So you could go from a piece of junk VW and be at the dealership 2x in 3 years or the absolute best car on the road and still see your Lexus dealership once. (Sarcasm).
I honestly don’t think it’s worth switching cars unless you find a recurring problem that just can’t be fixed. Your chances with the new car/brand aren’t much different than your current one (statistically speaking).
I’ve found OTA repairs to be a blessing and a curse.
Decades of experience.
Last year when my Taycan was due in at the dealers yet again, it actually led to me selling it as I couldn't get an appointment or a loan car for 3 months.
