Porsche 911 Turbo Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 76 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Porsche 911 Turbo (2001–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 22. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (59 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 911 Turbo model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 22 | 36,062 | 0 | 363 | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 5 | 53,889 | 0 | 361 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 13 | 51,285 | 2 | 355 | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 14 | 45,000 | 0 | 339 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 22 | 50,000 | 2 | 248 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine59 70%
- Engine cooling9 11%
- Transmission and drivetrain7 8.3%
- Fuel system3 3.6%
- Other or unknown2 2.4%
- Air bags2 2.4%
- Vehicle speed control1 1.2%
- Tires1 1.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2001: “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 myself and family at risk of being hit by traffic while we waited 4 hours for a tow.”
NHTSA complaint #11023348, filed 2017-09, 59,000 miles2003: “I was driving on interstate 15 northbound when I felt the rear end of my car slip. I was traveling at approximately 70 mpg in 5th gear on a 68 degree evening. I looked in my rear view mirror and saw smoke / steam coming out of the engine compartment. I pulled over as soon as I could, which was approximately 1 minute later. This is exactly what happened in NHTSA action pe13009.”
NHTSA complaint #10681862, filed 2015-02, 51,285 miles2007: “I would like to report that my vehicle has suffered a common reported incident related to the coolant hoses. The vehicles coolant hoses are leaking. It appears they only had adhesive and are not threaded causing them to leak. It appears very common and is a high risk as it can rupture during the drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10521812, filed 2013-06, 22,000 milesOther Porsche models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology