2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Problems
- Complaints
- 22filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles, 21 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 16 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo. The part named most often is engine, with 15 complaints (68% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and engine cooling (3). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 48% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 248 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 21 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine15 68%
- Engine cooling3 14%
- Air bags2 9.1%
- Fuel system1 4.5%
- Tires1 4.5%
Example complaints
Engine: “I was on my way home from virginia to texas when I experienced catastrophic failure of the oem adhesive on the coolant line fittings in my 911 TURBO. I was traveling at approximately 70 MPH westbound on i10. It cost me $3700 to have the car towed and have all of the fittings tig welded in place to ensure this never occurs again.”
NHTSA complaint #10509008, filed 2013-04, 50,350 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I was driving the car when suddenly the low coolant light came on. Instantly, temperature started rising and I shut it down. I wasn't sure what was wrong but I found coolant all over the rear wheels and tires. After sitting on side of road, another Porsche owner stopped by. We thought the car was just overheating, so we added water. It seemed fine so I started driving home and then it happened again. We put the car on my buddy's lift and identified that the coolant was leaking from the top of the motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510343, filed 2013-05, 23,910 milesEngine cooling: “Water manifold has press-fit epoyy connections that have been known to come loose. Mine did and I lost all of my coolant. It blew across the whole engine bay and over back tires. Very dangerous as a car spun out of control behind me as well. Took engine apart and welded two of the fittings but several others remain oem. Expensive fix thus far, and not yet done. Very poor design and dangerous!!”
NHTSA complaint #10433654, filed 2011-10, 44,000 milesAir bags: “On september 21, 2001, I was hit on the driver's side by a large passenger vehicle or SUV, while driving a brand-new 2001 911 Porsche turbo, supposedly equipped with side impact air bags. The vehicle that hit me ran a stop sign and the driver did not apply his brakes. I had no stop sign. I would estimate that the other vehicle was traveling in excess of 25 miles an hour when it impacted me and my two young children in the porch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005332, filed 2003-02, 3,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
48% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,700 and 67,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Turbo 4WD/AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 911 Turbo 4WD/AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 01V015000Jan 23, 2001Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Covers: Porsche 911 Turbo 2001
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.
- 01V016000Jan 23, 2001Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Porsche 911 Turbo 2001
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.
Recall details for the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE13009Rapid coolant lossClosed · Apr 26, 2013
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 248 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11026342Dec 5, 2025Body and structure. Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069BY & 9J0877069CY. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned.
- 11026379Nov 21, 2025Body and structure. Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. part numbers 9Y0839015, 9Y0839016, 9Y0839016A, 9Y0839015A, 9Y0839015B, 9Y0839016B. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part…
- 11026363Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the combi-instrument black. The part numbers listed on the PDF and All parts with software version 005 are affected. Only software version 006 is OK.
- 11026376Nov 18, 2025Brakes. Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the brake disc 9Y0615301AJ
- 11026366Nov 13, 2025Other or unknown. Instructions on advanced technical information for paint thickness or decals affecting corner radar sensor operation. Affects all model lines
- 11026362Nov 12, 2025Engine. Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the pressure sensor. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part number 9A790605201
- 11026337Nov 7, 2025Electrical system. Technical information on WSJ0 – Update to Software Network VR28.13 (Workshop Campaign)
- 11026334Nov 6, 2025Electrical system. Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage connector. The affected vehicles are ones that use part number PAC915161(High-voltage connector)
- 11026333Nov 6, 2025Electrical system. Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage battery. The affected vehicles are ones that use part number 0Z3915913BN (High-voltage Battery)
- 11026332Nov 6, 2025Electrical system. Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage battery. The affected vehicles are ones that use part number 0Z3915913BN (High-voltage Battery)
Other model years of the Porsche 911 Turbo
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 22 | 36,062 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 5 | 53,889 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 13 | 51,285 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 14 | 45,000 | 0 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 22 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
All Porsche 911 Turbo model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo have?
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 15 complaints (68% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.
Has the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo get?
The EPA rates the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo (911 Turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo reported?
Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 39,700 and 67,500 miles; 48% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.