2001 Porsche 911 Turbo problems, complaints & recalls

2017-09-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 59,000 mi

“coolant pipe experienced catastrophic failure while on a public roadway. was traveling on straight, smooth road about 55-60mph when coolant warning light came on and engine temperature rose without warning. i had no where to pull over on the two-lane road, so was forced to stop car in lane, putting myself and family at risk of being hit by traffic …”

2015-05-13 · Engine · 118,800 mi

“coolant pipes come apart while driving and there was rapid loss of engine coolant. the problem exists on the gt1 motor because there are a couple coolant pipes in these motors that are not a single cast piece: the larger cast pieces have extruded inlet/outlet tubes that are connected using an adhesive. there is no metal-to-metal friction or press-…”

2013-07-18 · Engine · 62,612 mi

“while driving on the highway a catastrophic failure occurred in the coolant system. one of the aluminum hose fittings that is epoxied into the aluminum housing broke free causing engine coolant to empty out of the engine onto the highway in a matter of seconds. the rubber hose did not fail and it was still connected to aluminum hose fitting that …”

2013-07-12 · Engine · 22,342 mi

“press fit glued coolant pipe fitting failed ? coolant covered engine and rear tires. *tr…”

2013-06-09 · Engine · 72,857 mi

“i was driving along the highway at 65mph and i noticed that the temperature gauge started increasing and that there was steam bellowing out of the engine. pulled off highway and car was pouring out coolant from the engine compartment - had car towed to dealer to inspect. car was diagnosed with epoxy coolant pipe failure where the epoxy had failed t…”

2013-06-02 · Power Train · 48,000 mi

“my mechanic informed me that porsche used an inferior and mechanically poor design for the engine coolant lines. they are glued together in a place where they get hot. after several heat cycles, they will fail. all cars with this engine design will have this failure over time. if the coolant lines fail while the car is moving, the slick coolant can…”

2013-06-02 · Power Train · 45,000 mi

“i have been informed by my porsche technician that porsche used an inferior and mechanically poor design for the engine coolant lines. they are glued together in a place where they get hot. after several heat cycles, they will fail. all cars with this engine design will have this failure over time. if the coolant lines fail while the car is moving,…”

2013-05-13 · Engine · 39,700 mi

“i was accelerating up to highway speeds (65 mph) on a on ramp when i heard a pop under the car. i felt the car shake and decided to pull over. i discovered coolant leaking from under the car and the shake was caused by my rear tires slipping and traction control compensating for acceleration under slippery conditions. luckily i didn't loose control…”

2013-05-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 78,000 mi

“problem similar to case pe13009 incidents of sudden coolant loss which occurred while driving on public roadways well under highway speed limit (less than 60mph). the problem occur sudden with no way to avoid and check prior incident happen. this could cause huge issue to other motorway drivers and i hope porsche usa can be responsible for this.…”

2013-05-02 · Power Train · 23,910 mi

“i was driving the car when suddenly the low coolant light came on. instantly, temperature started rising and i shut it down. i wasn't sure what was wrong but i found coolant all over the rear wheels and tires. after sitting on side of road, another porsche owner stopped by. we thought the car was just overheating, so we added water. it seemed …”