Most common 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo problems
Share of the 22 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche 911 Turbo complaints by model year
Best 911 Turbo years: 2003. Years to avoid: 2007. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo:
Rapid coolant loss
On April 26, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE13-009 to investigate 10 complaints alleging incidents of sudden coolant loss while traveling on public roadways in certain model year (MY) 2001 through 2007 Porsche 911 vehicles.The complaints alleged that pipe ends joined by epoxy to certain cooling system components may fail suddenly and separate, resulting in large volumes of coolant…
What 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo owners say
Engine & cooling
Purchased vehicle from Porsche dealer on jan 2 2017 and operated it 1600 miles before it blew a coolant fitting and expelled coolant all over the road , rear tire, and rear of car. I was on a busy interstate on ramp and heard the belts squeal and saw steam in the rear view mirror. I could have very easily lost traction if there were no cars ahead of me going slow. Luckily was able to pull over immediately and turn the car off before causing engine damage. No one behind me lost traction in the slick coolant fortunately . Extremely dangerous condition that could easily cause a serious accident. Had vehicle towed to selling dealer 3 days out of warranty and received an estimate of $5200 to repair a coolant hose. Offered a 15% discount, then an additional $1000 off. I researched the common coolant fitting issue where the epoxied fitting comes loose or one of the plastic fittings break. …
I purchased this vehicle listed above 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo on Monday September 15th 2014 from carlstadt new jersey. I began to drive the vehicle back to where I currently live in summerville, sc. Approximately 30 minutes into the drive a light came on in the gauge which said coolant failure. I immediately pulled the vehicle over and turn the car off. I opened the rear hatch where the engine is housed to reveal steam pouring from the back of the car. I called aaa to have the car towed to the nearest Porsche dealership off the new jersey interstate which happened to be ray catena Porsche of edison new jersey. The dealership has verified that indeed it was a coolant failure which happens on models with gt1 engine blocks including my vehicle above. The coolant failure resulting in me almost losing control of the vehicle and colliding with another vehicle. …
2007 Porsche 911 Turbo engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo a good car?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 911 Turbo rates use caution: 4.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the 911 Turbo at the same age. It is one of the 911 Turbo years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo?
The engine & cooling — 19 complaints, 86% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (2) and fuel & propulsion system (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche 911 Turbo?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007. See the full Porsche 911 Turbo years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 36,000 miles; 82% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.