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2008 Porsche 911 Turbo problems

The most common problem on the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical 911 Turbo model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
94/100
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
358
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    2

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    2

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo 358

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 10, 2017 · Engine · NY

Lost all the fluid while driving engine hose fell out of fitting common problem on these cars from what I read. Scared the hell out of me lost control of car thank god I didn't not smash.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Engine · 49,300 miles · FL

Common coolant leak, catastrophic failure, had to pull over and have vehicle towed, vehicles was pouring coolant out.

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Questions about the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo

Is the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo, fewer than a typical 911 Turbo model year.

What is the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo year score?

The 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo scores 94 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Porsche 911 Turbo: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Porsche 911 Turbo have bad engine?

The Porsche 911 Turbo model years with the most engine complaints are 2007 (19 complaints), 2001 (17 complaints) and 2003 (13 complaints).

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