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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Porsche 911 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2001 Porsche 911 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (5) and the airbags (2). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 5.
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DMore problems than a typical 911 year, for its age
#202 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Porsche 911 problems
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No recalls for the 2001 Porsche 911
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Porsche 911. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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8 complaints about the 2001 Porsche 911
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Mine is a complaint regarding the nearly new style plastic headlights being used on all vehicles made since 2000. You see them everywhere as they can be easily identified by their cloudiness after several years of use. There are many makers of diy fix it solutions that will "repair" these lens to about 75 percent of new but within 3 - 4 months they again return to cloudy and continue to get worse until they are nearly useless. Many people continue to use them since there is no cost effective solution. My 2001...
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porsche which is always garaged and driven less than 7,500 miles per year was not safe and I have had them both professionally repaired. They are now cloudy again and the only solution is a complete replacement of both headlights which will cost $3200 for the pair. The solution is simple: stop manufacturers from making these one piece headlights and make them offer replacement lens covers that can be installed at a reasonable cost. A front end collusion will be expensive for insurance companies and this directly bears upon the car owner and there is no reason for this to happen. The cost to make lens removable/replaceable would be inexpensive and the replacement lens would also be inexpensive and they could be designed to be a very simple replacement for the car owner. As we get older we drive less and we tend to keep our cars longer and as our eyes lose their sharpness, we are creating a safety issue that needs to be addressed now and also retroactively. Please consider helping in this matter. Thank you. *Tr
Car was struck on left side, just forward of the passenger compartment by a large vehicle traveling approx. 55Mph. Car was severely damaged and driver suffered head trauma. Side air bag failed to deploy. No airbags deployed. *Tr
Side air bag failed to deploy, in a side side impact collision. *Ak *jb
Porsche 911: every year compared
All 911 years2001 Porsche 911 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 8 | 0 | D | |
| 2001 Aston Martin Vantage | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 0 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo | 22 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster | 13 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Porsche Carrera | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2001 Porsche Porsche | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Porsche Boxster S | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Porsche 911
Does the 2001 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Porsche 911 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Porsche 911?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (5), airbags (2), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Porsche 911 had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 18, 2003 and the latest on July 28, 2017. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Porsche 911 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Porsche 911 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Porsche 911 years have the most complaints?
2007 (50), 1995 (12), 1999 (8). See every Porsche 911 year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Porsche 911 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data