Porsche 911 TURBO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
79 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
46,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 74 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 61 of 79 complaints (77.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 1.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 61 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 |
Engine: 61; Engine And Engine Cooling: 8; Power Train: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Side/Window: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 34 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 21 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 34; 50,000 to 74,999: 21; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (34). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2003: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2012: 3; 2013: 47; 2014: 6; 2015: 6; 2017: 5; 2018: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10207743 · 2007-11-02 (November 2, 2007)
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. THIS IS A SEVE…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10207743 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 752546 · 2001-09-26 (September 26, 2001)
THE CAR STALLS ON SLOW LEFT TURNS AND AT STOPS, THE CONSUMER WAS AWARE PRIOR TO PURCHASE OF THE STALLING ISSUE THAT AFFECTED EARLY 2002 MODELS IN WARMER CLIMATES, THE CONSUMER WAS ASURED BY THE DEALER THAT THE ISSUE HAD BEEN TAKEN CARE OF, FOUR HOURS AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO STALL, THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED AS TO WHY DEALERS CONTINUE TO CONTINUE TO SELL VEHICLE WITH STALLING DEFECT. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 752546 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005332 · 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
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. THE VEHICLE THAT HIT ME, HIT THE PORSCHE DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE, IT RIPPED THE SIDE MIRROR OFF THE PORSCHE, …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005332 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10205203 · 2007-10-08 (October 8, 2007)
POWER STEERING FLUID VALVE MAKES A NOISE. RESEARCH ON 6SPEEDONLINE.COM AND RENNLIST.COM NOTE THAT THIS WILL FAIL, OVERFILL THE RESERVOIR, AND CAUSE A MAJOR FIRE PERHAPS KILLING ME. PORSCHE HAS UPGRADED THE PART KNOWING OF THIS FAILURE AND HAS A PUBLIC TSB TO THIS EFFECT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 26,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10205203 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10372521 · 2010-12-27 (December 27, 2010)
THE PROBLEM WITH MY 2007 PORSCHE TURBO IS THAT WHEN I GO TO FILL UP GAS THE TANK WILL NOT FILL PASS 2/3 OF THE TANK. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS MOST OF THE TIMES THAT I FILL UP GAS AND PORSCHE HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO FIX TO THE PROBLEM. I AM SURE THAT IT IS NOT ONLY MY CAR THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM AS I HAVE SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND OTHERS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES. OUT OF THE MANY TIMES I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ONE TIME THEY CHANGE THE GAS TANK AND RELATING PARTS BUT IT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10372521 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2007: 0; 2008: 0; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2017: 0; 2022: 1; 2023: 1