2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
26
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
The 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO has received a total of 26 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE). 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (15 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (3 complaints), and Power Train (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO, potentially affecting up to 1,987 vehicles.
Recall 20E091000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
| 584 vehicles affected
Defect: Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on...
Consequence: If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive...
View full details →Recall 01V016000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 493 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE LEAKING FUEL COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SHEATH ON THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE. IN ADDITION, FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN APRIL 7 AND MAY 22, 2000, THE SPRING BAND CLAMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SCREW TYPE HOSE CLAMP AND INSTALLED IN SUCH...
View full details →Recall 01V015000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
| 910 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A REDUCTION, OR COMPLETE LOSS, OF THE CLUTCH AND STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE COULD RESULT. IF LEAKING FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH PRESSURE LINE AND AN ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE OCTOBER 13, 2000. VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER OCTOBER 13, 2000 HAS A NEW TYPE OF CLUTCH PRESSURE LINE. ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
COOLANT PIPES COME APART WHILE DRIVING AND THERE WAS RAPID LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. THE PROBLEM EXISTS ON THE GT1 MOTOR BECAUSE THERE ARE A COUPLE COOLANT PIPES IN THESE MOTORS THAT ARE NOT A SINGLE CAST PIECE: THE LARGER CAST PIECES HAVE EXTRUDED INLET/OUTLET TUBES THAT ARE CONNECTED USING AN ADHESIVE. THERE IS NO METAL-TO-METAL FRICTION OR PRESS-FIT TO KEEP THESE TUBES IN PLACE, SO AFTER ENOUGH HEAT CYCLES THE ADHESIVE WILL SOFTEN/LOOSEN UP AND THE TUBE WILL COME OUT OF THE CAST BLOCK (WITH THE HOSE STILL ATTACHED), RESULTING IN A RAPID LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. ....UPDATED 04/25/16 *BF
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM. ONE OF THE ALUMINUM HOSE FITTINGS THAT IS EPOXIED INTO THE ALUMINUM HOUSING BROKE FREE CAUSING ENGINE COOLANT TO EMPTY OUT OF THE ENGINE ONTO THE HIGHWAY IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. THE RUBBER HOSE DID NOT FAIL AND IT WAS STILL CONNECTED TO ALUMINUM HOSE FITTING THAT BROKE AWAY FROM THE HOUSING. I PULLED THE CAR OFF THE FREEWAY IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE CAR. FURTHER INSPECTION AT THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER SHOWED THERE WAS VERY LITTLE TO NO COOLANT LEFT IN THE ENTIRE SYSTEM. *TR
PRESS FIT GLUED COOLANT PIPE FITTING FAILED ? COOLANT COVERED ENGINE AND REAR TIRES. *TR
I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH AND I NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED INCREASING AND THAT THERE WAS STEAM BELLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE. PULLED OFF HIGHWAY AND CAR WAS POURING OUT COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER TO INSPECT. CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH EPOXY COOLANT PIPE FAILURE WHERE THE EPOXY HAD FAILED TO KEEP COOLANT PIPE IN PLACE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
305 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
MALFUNCTIONS IN THE REAR SPOILER DRIVE. *TT
604 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
REPLACEMENT SHEETS (SUPPLEMENT) FOR OBD II MANUAL (OBD II) / DME 7.8: FAULT CODES P0410/P0491/P0492/P1411. *TT
104 — AIR BAGS
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. FAULT CODES 46 AND 49. *TT
104 — TIRES
REVIEW OF SUMMER TIRES AND WHEELS. *MJ
104 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RETURN OF CONTROL UNITS AND DIAGNOSABLE COMPONENTS. PORSCHE 911 GT2 AS OF 2001 ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
203 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
REPLACEMENT IGNITION SWITCH. *TT
3103 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
APPROVAL FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION WORK. *TT
500 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OILS APPROVED BY PORSCHE. *TT REPLACED MANUFACTURERS TSB NUMBER 500 DATED 11-30-01. *NM
0206 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MISFIRE FAULT CODES STORED IN THE DME WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT - MIL) ON POSSIBLE CAUSED BY THE VALVE LIFT SOLENOID. *TT
901 — TIRES
WINTER TIRE, WHEEL, & SNOW CHAIN APPLICATIONS. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 TURBO
- 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO (current)
- 2002 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 16 complaints
- 2003 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 14 complaints
- 2004 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 5 complaints
- 2005 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2006 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 0 complaints
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