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Porsche 911 Turbo years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 78 complaints about the Porsche 911 Turbo since 2001, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2001 model year has 22 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
78
Recalls
9
Worst year
2001
Warranty extensions
2
Model years
2001-2017

Porsche 911 Turbo years to avoid

No model year of the Porsche 911 Turbo stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Porsche 911 Turbo years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Porsche 911 Turbo complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

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How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Porsche 911 Turbo problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    67
  • Transmission
    7
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Airbags
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Porsche 911 Turbo problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017951Lights00
2008942Engine00
20075622Engine36,12500
2004895Engine01
20037513Engine51,28520
20027513Engine45,00000
20014722Engine50,00021

Recalls 9

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Porsche 911 Turbo warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Porsche 911 Turbo

What years of the Porsche 911 Turbo should you avoid?

No single model year of the Porsche 911 Turbo has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Porsche 911 Turbo?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Porsche 911 Turbo?

Engine, with 67 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (7) and fuel system (3).

How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Turbo have?

9 recalls between 2001 and 2017. The 2003 model year has the most, with 2.

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