2001 PORSCHE 911 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 PORSCHE 911
The 2001 PORSCHE 911 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (5 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Air Bagssidewindow (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 PORSCHE 911
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 PORSCHE 911. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 PORSCHE 911
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 PORSCHE 911. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
50,000 MILES. IN SHOP BECAUSE OF SECURITY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND AN OIL CHANGE. MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT AN IMS BEARING IS THROWING OFF BRASS FLAKES WHICH I COULD SEE IN THE OIL FILTER. THIS PROBLEM WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL. EVIDENTLY IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO PUT IN A NEW ENGINE. THE3 2001 PORSCHE IS KNOWN FOR THIS ENGINE PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE PNA. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC THE ENGINE IS FLAWED IN ITS DESIGNED AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALLOWED IN THE FIRST PLACE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS CAR.
COOLANT LEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE ,COOLANT LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON SEEN LEAK FROM HOSE CONNECTION ,BACK NEAR REAR TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRACTION HAVE HEARD CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH CONNECTORS FROM PORSCHE. *TR
COOLANT FITTING GLUED INTO THE BLOCK FAILED. THE GLUE FAILED AND THE ENGINE COOLANT BLEW ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND ONTO THE GROUND AFTER BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP. *TR
COOLANT LINE FITTINGS LEAKED COOLANT FLUID ONTO REAR TIRES, CREATED EXTREMELY UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION. REPAIR CONSISTED OF REMOVING COOLANT FITTINGS (MOST REMOVED BY HAND WITHOUT TOOLS) AND WELDING ONTO BLOCK. COST $3800 TO DROP MOTOR, REMOVE ITEMS, PREP, WELD, RE-INSTALL MOTOR AND REFILL FLUIDS. *TR
THE PORSCHE 996 GT3 MOTORS HAVE A KNOWN ISSUE AMONG OWNERS. THE COOLANT FITTINGS ARE EPOXIED TO THE ENGINE AND UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE USAGE, THEY ARE KNOWN TO COME LOSE AND/OR DETACH COMPLETELY CAUSING COOLANT SPILL ALL OVER THE TIRES AND ROAD AND DEPRIVE THE ENGINE FROM COOLANT. THIS CAUSES THE CAR THE LOSE CONTROL AND IS DANGEROUS FOR ANY CARS BEHIND THE CAR THIS HAPPENED TO. MY CAR HAS THIS ENGINE AND AS PREVENTATIVE SAFELY MAINTENANCE, I HAVE PAID AN INDEPENDENT SHOP KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THIS ISSUE TO WELD MY FITTINGS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2001 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 PORSCHE 911 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 PORSCHE 911
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 PORSCHE 911. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 07-25 — ENGINE
Manufacturer's Certificate - Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (07/25)
No. 07-25 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Manufacturer's Certificate - Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (07/25)
D4 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parts Information - Cut Keys Quick Reference Chart (Classic Keys)
No. 225-24 — ENGINE
Technical Information - Replace Piston Cooling Oil Spray Nozzles (225/24)
No. 170-23 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for installation of adapter cable for the 997 power window wiring harness in the 996. MY1998-2005
No. 64-20 — TIRES
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 996 generation 911.
122-N7T9K-05 — EQUIPMENT
Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the front axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar design. A spring plate (compensation part)may also have to be used (see...
305 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY REACH ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. *TT
601 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DME PROGRAM MAP UPDATE FOLLOWING ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN #601 DATED 2-22-02. *TT
503 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
PORSCHE CERAMIC COMPOSITE BRAKE (PCCB) BRAKE PADS. 911 GT2 VERSION. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 PORSCHE 911
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911
- 1996 PORSCHE 911 — 9 complaints
- 1997 PORSCHE 911 — 3 complaints
- 1998 PORSCHE 911 — 4 complaints
- 1999 PORSCHE 911 — 12 complaints
- 2000 PORSCHE 911 — 7 complaints
- 2001 PORSCHE 911 (current)
- 2002 PORSCHE 911 — 10 complaints
- 2003 PORSCHE 911 — 12 complaints
- 2004 PORSCHE 911 — 10 complaints
- 2005 PORSCHE 911 — 4 complaints
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- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 67 total complaints