Porsche 911 Turbo Problems by Year

We compared every Porsche 911 Turbo model year from 2001–2007 using 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 4 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2007, which drew far more complaints than other 911 Turbo years at the same age. The best years are 2003.

5model years
76complaints
4recalls
2007worst years
2003best years

Complaints by model year

20012002200320042007221413522
Owner complaints per model year, Porsche 911 Turbo. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2007224.4×—EngineCaution
20045typical—EngineFew
200313−45%2EngineFew
200214typical—EngineFew
2001221.2×2EngineFew

* Complaints compared with the median 911 Turbo year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Porsche 911 Turbo problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2007
    6687%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2001
    79%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2001
    34%
  • Air bagsworst: 2001
    23%
  • Other / not specified
    23%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2001
    11%
  • Steeringworst: 2002
    11%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2003
    11%

Latest Porsche 911 Turbo recalls

Seats

NHTSA recall 04V-070 · Feb 18, 2004 · 1,805 vehicles

Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet Porsche's strength standards.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on April 26, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

NHTSA recall 03V-218 · Jun 16, 2003 · 1,043 vehicles

Certain passenger vehicles May have a loose fitting in the pressure line of the power steering assembly.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fitting to specifications. Owner notification began on December 1, 2003. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

NHTSA recall 01V-015 · Jan 23, 2001 · 910 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch pressure line and an additional supporting bracket will be installed on vehicles produced before October 13, 2000.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 01V-016 · Jan 23, 2001 · 493 vehicles

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.

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…

All 4 Porsche 911 Turbo recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Porsche 911 Turbo should you avoid?

2007 — this year has the most complaints relative to other 911 Turbo years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2007.

What is the best year for the Porsche 911 Turbo?

2003 has the fewest complaints compared with other 911 Turbo years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Porsche 911 Turbo problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (66), transmission & drivetrain (7) and fuel & propulsion system (3). Engine complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Porsche 911 Turbo had?

4 recalls across 2001–2007. The model year with the most is 2001. See all Porsche 911 Turbo recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.