Porsche 911 Turbo 2001
Model 911 Turbo made in 2001 by Porsche got 12 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train. The car has one 3.6, guzzler engine.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6, Guzzler | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 15/22/18 | 16,9000/27,9000/20,5451 | Premium | 1293 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.6, Guzzler | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | 4 | 15/22/17 | 16,3976/28,5492/20,2824 | Premium | 1367 | MINICOMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V016000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 04/07/2000 to 07/11/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 493 | 02/01/2001 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/23/2001 | 01/24/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The leaking fuel could come into contact with the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 a way that it cannot come into contact with the fuel return line. owner notification began february 1, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V015000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 04/07/2000 to 11/28/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 910 | 02/01/2001 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/23/2001 | 01/24/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 october 13 and november 28, 2000, an additional supporting bracket will be installed. owner notification began february 1, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 104 | 07/21/2004 | 10008885 | Airbag warning light comes on. fault codes 46 and 49. *tt | 08/25/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0203 | 09/06/2002 | 10010773 | Performing the short test on the lift. *tt | 12/10/2004 | |
| 104 | 03/26/2004 | 10006530 | Return of control units and diagnosable components. porsche 911 gt2 as of 2001 also included. *tt | 05/05/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 203 | 11/24/2003 | 10005371 | Replacement ignition switch. *tt | 02/24/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 301 | 06/01/2001 | 624983 | Coding of new instrument cluster. *yh | 11/16/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 500 | 02/28/2003 | 202 | 10001459 | Engine oils approved by porsche. *tt replaced manufacturers tsb number 500 dated 11-30-01. *nm | 05/07/2003 |
| 0206 | 11/22/2002 | 10000523 | 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 | 03/03/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 500 | 06/01/2001 | 624980 | Approved engine oils. *yh | 11/16/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 305 | 12/15/2005 | 10018845 | Malfunctions in the rear spoiler drive. *tt | 01/18/2006 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| 9112 | 07/19/2002 | 635593 | Concerns with failure / defect of navigation system. *tt | 10/25/2002 | |
| 9112 | 02/01/2001 | 619996 | Technical information regarding failure / defect of the navigation system. *tt | 07/09/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 604 | 11/18/2004 | 10011491 | Replacement sheets (supplement) for obd ii manual (obd ii) / dme 7.8: fault codes p0410/p0491/p0492/p1411. *tt | 01/26/2005 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||||
| 301 | 03/28/2001 | 625003 | Connection of fuel return line from engine to vehicle has been modified. *yh | 11/16/2001 | |
| 301 | 03/28/2001 | 625002 | Connection of fuel return line from engine to vehicle has been modified. *yh | 11/16/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 2005 | 10/13/2004 | 10010782 | Aluminum look fuel cap. *tt | 12/13/2004 | |
| A209 | 06/24/2002 | 635589 | Subject regarding the replacement of the fuel filler cap. *tt | 10/25/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3701 | 02/14/2003 | 10002470 | Tiptronic transmission noises. driving noises / jerking during acceleration. *tt | 09/03/2003 | |
| 3735 | 05/01/2001 | 626945 | Tiptronic transmission repairing.*jb | 02/04/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 202 | 10/04/2002 | 10013348 | W208 - update pcm (power train control module) software (service action). *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3103 | 07/25/2003 | 3200 | 10002977 | Approval for manual transmission work. *tt | 10/02/2003 |
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||||
| 501 | 04/19/2001 | 625006 | Alarm system control units are being returned to the service test center as warranty goods. *yh | 11/16/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 6658 | 09/13/2002 | 10010779 | Aerokit turbo. *tt | 12/13/2004 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 901 | 10/11/2002 | 702 | 10013361 | Winter tire, wheel, & snow chain applications. *tt | 04/15/2005 |
| 104 | 03/26/2004 | 10007564 | Overview of summer tires, wheels and spacer ring. *mj | 07/01/2004 | |
| 104 | 05/25/2004 | 104 | 10007507 | Review of summer tires and wheels. *mj | 06/29/2004 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| 0213 | 09/13/2002 | 10010776 | Emergency entry to vehicles with lost keys and programming of keys. *tt | 12/10/2004 | |
| 7018 | 07/22/2002 | 635610 | Concerns with clicking noises from the instrument panel on the passenger's side. *tt | 10/29/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| D77 | 05/21/2008 | 10025186 | Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 04/21/2008 | 59800 | 5 | 08/31/2001 |
| Srs system on porsche 911 turbo 2001 has been in to dealership many times to attempt to solve a srs malfunction light. porshe repairs and returns to me stating that car is safe. last fall when light came on they said it was a control module and replacing it with a new one would cure it, less than 2,000 miles have been driven since that repair and car was stored for the winter, it has fail again and they are going to replace seatbelt, which has been done 4 previous times to no avail. i have tried to raise this issue within porsche north american both thru my dealership, field rep and writing directly. i believe i have a fundamental safety issue and track record of porsche not being able to solve it. can you help me? *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 09/20/2001 | 3500 | 1 | 06/26/2001 |
| 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, blew out all the driver's side window glass, and severely damaged the driver's side door. the air bags did not operate or deploy and the door flexed and hit me (the driver) in the left side. the side air bag, according to porsche literature, is supposed to inflate and provide a protective cushion between the driver and the door. the damage to the porsche was significant, costing well over $15,000 to repair. while following up with porsche cars north america as to why the side air bags did not deploy, two representatives of pcna, in positions of importance and knowledge within the company, told me that the side air bags do not operate at all (or deploy) when the porsche is impacted by an suv, or other passenger car that has a higher frame than the porsche. i was told by these same gentlemen from pcna that the reason for this was that the triggering devices on the porsche were set very low in the frame of the vehicle. i was also told by these same gentlemen that the dealer that leased me the vehicle, champion motors in pompano beach, florida, has a history of even lowering the porsche vehicles further before they are sold. after i learned these facts, i telephoned several representatives of the nhtsa and i was rolled that this is not the way side air bag systems are designed, or supposed to be designed, to operate. please investigate this defect. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/17/2011 | 44000 | ||
| Water manifold has press-fit epoyy connections that have been known to come loose. mine did and i lost all of my coolant. it blew across the whole engine bay and over back tires. very dangerous as a car spun out of control behind me as well. took engine apart andnwelded two of the fittings but severalmothers remain oem. expensive fix thus far, and not yet done. very poor design and dangerous!! | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 67500 | ||
| Sudden, catastrophic failure of coolant hose 996.106.502.74 by longitudinal split approximately 4 long. coolant dumped on lr wheel caused loss of control and vehicle spin. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 30000 | 100 | 09/20/2003 |
| 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 severe safety hazard because the driving characteristics of the car change dramatically when you are slowing down, especially if turning a corner at the same time. *tr | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 06/24/2006 | 2 | ||
| I have a 2001 porsche 911 turbo. on it, i have ps2 tires from michelin. both of my rear tires have split on the inner sidewall, necessitating replacement. the tires obviously would hold no air when this happened. fortunately, i was not driving fast when either tire failed, but this is most definitely a safety issue. the tire sizes are 315/19/25 zr rated and cost almost $500 each. from my reading and posting on 6speedonline.com, i know that this is not a problem that has happened just to me. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | POMPANO BEACH | 33064 | CHAMPION PORSCHE | |
| MN | MAPLEWOOD | 55109 | MAPLEWOOD IMPORTS | 651-483-2681 |