2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
The 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO, potentially affecting up to 584 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LOST ALL THE FLUID WHILE DRIVING ENGINE HOSE FELL OUT OF FITTING COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE CARS FROM WHAT I READ. SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME LOST CONTROL OF CAR THANK GOD I DIDN'T NOT SMASH.
Safety Rating for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 85-21 — WHEELS
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains.
No. 84-21 — WHEELS
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for the summer tires, wheels, and spacers.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 TURBO
- 2003 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 14 complaints
- 2004 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 5 complaints
- 2005 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2006 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2007 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 25 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO (current)
- 2009 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2010 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2011 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2012 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2013 PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 0 complaints
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