2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Turbo years
- Not enough data 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo. That ranks 6th out of 15 911 Turbo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 49,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 2 | 100% | 49,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Porsche 911 Turbo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Lost all the fluid while driving engine hose fell out of fitting common problem on these cars from what i read. Scared the hell out of me lost control of car thank god i didn't not smash.
Common coolant leak, catastrophic failure, had to pull over and have vehicle towed, vehicles was pouring coolant out.
Other Porsche 911 Turbo years
← 2007 911 Turbo · 2010 911 Turbo →
| 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 | 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 911 Turbo | 22 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.