Porsche 911 Turbo Problems by Year
Porsche 911 Turbo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 911 Turbo year: 2001, 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 911 Turbo: 22 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 911 Turbo: 22 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2002 911 Turbo: 14 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2017 911 Turbo: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2008 911 Turbo: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 911 Turbo: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Porsche 911 Turbo problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 61 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche 911 Turbo model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2017 911 Turbo | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2016 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2012 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 911 Turbo | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2007 911 Turbo | 22 | 0 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2004 911 Turbo | 5 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2003 911 Turbo | 13 | 2 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2002 911 Turbo | 14 | 0 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 911 Turbo | 22 | 2 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche 911 Turbo years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2001 (22), 2007 (22) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 911 Turbo year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Porsche 911 Turbo?
Engine, with 61 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Turbo have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.