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2001 Porsche Carrera Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2001 Porsche Carrera with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the wheels & tires (2). There are no recalls for it.

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70/100Safety Index

BFewer problems than a typical Carrera year, for its age

#268 most complained-about 2001 vehicle

Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2001 Porsche Carrera problems

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No recalls for the 2001 Porsche Carrera

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Porsche Carrera. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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4 complaints about the 2001 Porsche Carrera

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Lights

My 2001 porsche 911 cabriolet had a coolant leak. I took my vehicle to bordwalk porsche in plano texas, the coolant leak was identified as a overflow bottle which had a hole in it. Subsequent investigation lead to the determination that the vehicle had rodent damage to the wiring harness. Farmers insurance paid for the wiring harness and it's installation, I paid for the overflow bottle replacement and it's installation. However, it was determined that there was a 3rd light failure on my vehicle not related to...

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the rodent damage. Neither the third light above the spoiler or the third light in the spoiler when it is deployed work. This means my vehicle has no brake or running light in the spoiler. However, the spoiler raises and lowers both automatically and manually. The porsche service technician determined that the spoiler assembly must be replaced to repair the running light and brake light however, the raising and lowering of the spoiler is not affected by this issue. According to porsche the repair is $1,100 to replace the assembly motor and perform the installation. Since I learned of the final resolution of this issue I have noticed two other late model porsche 911's driving in the dallas area which don't have running light or brake lights in the spoiler assembly that work (which suggests to me this is a manufacturing defect and potential safety hazard). This safety issue, is without the lights you don't have the triangle of lights when driving or stopping. It should be noted that prior to the replacement of the wiring harness, there was no in dash light to indicate failure of any kind in the dash, so I suspect it's possible the other porsche 911's that I have observed don't know of their issue. *Jb

Airbags

Consumer stated he was hit on the drivers side by a piece of farm equipment and the side airbags did not deploy.*Mj

Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainWheels & tires

Porsche manufacturer refuses to replace vehicle and or repurchase vehicle stated I have to go to process and file suit. Of which I did and am now in litigation with porsche. I would advise anyone who' s considering buying one of there cars to throughly invest the comapny and previous complaints as well there process of warrnty items and customer complaints. They really dont care about there customers nad there district service managers tries to find fault with the customer and makes up excusses to cover problems with vehicles. No safety defect listed. *Ak

BrakesEngine & coolingVisibility & wipersWheels & tires

I have experienced nothing but problems with this vehicle and porsche refuses to replace car,. This vehicle is impossible to see out of back window, brakes nothing but problems replaced twice car only has 2,300 miles. Brake fluid light shows warning, cornering feels really bad almost as though tires are coming off, tops leaks all the time, front hood gaps, cant close, back engine hood pops up and warning lights come on, paint has scratches and swirls throughout, barkes front and rear repalced twice, still same...

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problems. I have notified porsche direct in atlanta and they basically said file lawsuit and or complaints with bbb and ask for hearing this is totally ridiculous and the manufacturer wont stand behind this vehicle at all they just dont care about there customers at all.*Ak

Porsche Carrera: every year compared

1987 1989 1990 1991 1992 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 42001

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Top problem	Grade
2001	4	0	0	Engine & cooling	B
1999	3	0	1	Airbags	C
1998	0	1	0	-	A
1997	2	1	1	Body, doors & structure	C

All Carrera years

2001 Porsche Carrera vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2001 Porsche Carrera	4	0	0	B
2001 Porsche 911 Turbo	22	3	1	F	Compare
2001 Porsche Boxster	13	4	1	F	Compare
2001 Porsche 911	8	0	2	D	Compare
2001 Porsche Porsche	2	0	0	D	Compare
2001 Porsche Boxster S	2	2	0	D	Compare
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera	1	1	0	A	Compare
2001 Porsche 968	1	0	0	B	Compare

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Questions about the 2001 Porsche Carrera

Does the 2001 Porsche Carrera have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Porsche Carrera 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 Carrera?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), wheels & tires (2), airbags (1).

How many complaints has the 2001 Porsche Carrera had?

4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 12, 2002 and the latest on May 15, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2001 Porsche Carrera a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 70 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Porsche Carrera 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 Carrera years have the most complaints?

2001 (4), 1990 (3), 1999 (3). See every Porsche Carrera year compared.

What should I do if my 2001 Porsche Carrera 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 2 days ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data