Model year guide

2006 Porsche carrera

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Porsche carrera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2006 Porsche carrera at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined18–19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Porsche carrera recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2006 Porsche carrera.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Porsche carrera MPG & running costs

Combined18–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,375
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume70 cu ft
Cargo volume5 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,875 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 16 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Porsche carrera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,875
Fuel only$21,875
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2006 Porsche carrera trims & engines on record

Trims
Carrera (2WD), Carrera 4S (4WD)
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl 320 hp

2006 Porsche carrera vehicles on record

Other Porsche carrera model years

2006 Porsche carrera — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Porsche carrera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2006 Porsche carrera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Porsche carrera get?

The 2006 Porsche carrera has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (16 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.