2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“My mechanic informed me that Porsche used an inferior and mechanically poor design for the engine coolant lines. They are glued together in a place where they get hot. After several heat cycles, they will fail. All cars with this engine design will have this failure over time. If the coolant lines fail while the car is moving, the slick coolant can get on the tires and cause an accident. Also, the engine can overheat with a replacement cost of over $20,000. Porsche is aware of this, as they have uses a superior threaded design on their race cars with this engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10514698, filed 2013-06, 48,000 miles“I have been informed by my Porsche technician that Porsche used an inferior and mechanically poor design for the engine coolant lines. They are glued together in a place where they get hot. After several heat cycles, they will fail. All cars with this engine design will have this failure over time. If the coolant lines fail while the car is moving, the slick coolant can get on the tires and cause an accident. Also, the engine can overheat with a replacement cost of over $20,000. Porsche is aware of this, as they have used a superior threaded design on their race cars with this engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10514700, filed 2013-06, 45,000 miles“At about 30,000 miles, the transmission in my 2001 Porsche 911 TURBO began popping out of second gear upon deceleration. Porsche is aware of this problem in the manual transmissions in these cars, and even has a technical bulletin out that states it might be because of assembly defects. Certainly, the brass synchros in the transmission are very weak and prone to failure. This is unacceptable in such an expensive and powerful car. Porsche has taken no responsibility for this and charges upwards of $5000 for a new transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10207743, filed 2007-11, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V015000Jan 23, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. It is possible that the clutch pressure line could leak in the area of its…Covers: Porsche 911 Turbo 2001
Related service bulletins
- 11024071Sep 12, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the rear axle steering. The part numbers are 992501031H, 992501032H, 992501033AB, 992501033AC. The vehicles affected are cars…
- 11018007Apr 22, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the piston - 0PB107066J and 0PB107066K. The cars affected are ones that use the two part numbers mentioned.
- 11017889Apr 12, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 992501201K. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part number in the PDF.
- 11012557Dec 4, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal for information on the cardan shaft and shock absorber. The vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 958521101, 958521101A…
- 11012556Dec 4, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal for information on the cardan shaft and shock absorber. The vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 958521101, 958521101A…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo
15 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo
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.
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