2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Turbo years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo. That is the most of any 911 Turbo model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is engine (15 complaints, 68%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 68% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 18% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 14% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | 31,650 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Porsche 911 Turbo recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. It is possible that the clutch pressure line could leak in the area of its connection with the clutch cylinder.
Risk: A reduction, or complete loss, of the clutch and steering power assistance could result. If leaking fluid contacts the exhaust system, there is a risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch pressure line and an additional supporting bracket will be installed on vehicles produced before october 13, 2000. Vehicles produced after october 13, 2000 has a new type of clutch pressure line. On vehicles produced between october 13 and november 28, 2000, an additional supporting bracket will be installed. Owner notification began february 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. It is possible that the fuel supply line could leak due to chaffing with the intake manifold and/or the fuel return line could leak due to chaffing with a spring band clamp used to secure a coolant line.
Risk: The leaking fuel could come into contact with the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective sheath on the fuel supply line. In addition, for vehicles produced between april 7 and may 22, 2000, the spring band clamp will be replaced with a screw type hose clamp and installed in such a way that it cannot come into contact with the fuel return line. Owner notification began february 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rapid coolant loss (PE13009) — opened Apr 26, 2013, closed Mar 10, 2014.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Coolant pipe experienced catastrophic failure while on a public roadway. Was traveling on straight, smooth road about 55-60mph when coolant warning light came on and engine temperature rose without warning. I had no where to pull over on the two-lane road, so was forced to stop car in lane, putting…
Coolant pipes come apart while driving and there was rapid loss of engine coolant. The problem exists on the gt1 motor because there are a couple coolant pipes in these motors that are not a single cast piece: the larger cast pieces have extruded inlet/outlet tubes that are connected using an…
While driving on the highway a catastrophic failure occurred in the coolant system. One of the aluminum hose fittings that is epoxied into the aluminum housing broke free causing engine coolant to empty out of the engine onto the highway in a matter of seconds. The rubber hose did not fail and it…
Press fit glued coolant pipe fitting failed ? Coolant covered engine and rear tires. *tr
I was driving along the highway at 65mph and i noticed that the temperature gauge started increasing and that there was steam bellowing out of the engine. Pulled off highway and car was pouring out coolant from the engine compartment - had car towed to dealer to inspect. Car was diagnosed with…
Other Porsche 911 Turbo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 911 Turbo | 1 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 2007 911 Turbo | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 911 Turbo | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 911 Turbo | 13 | 2 |
| 2002 911 Turbo | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo?
Owners most often report engine, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Turbo model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.