Model year record

2001 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls & problems

The 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SuspensionDec 11, 2020

Front › Macpherson strut

Recall 20E091000584 vehicles

Problem: Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), and 2006-2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.
Risk: If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

911 Carrera 2/4

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

911 Carrera 2/4

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

911 Carrera 2/4

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

911 Carrera 2/4

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA COUPE WITH 24,800 MILES. AFTER TAKING MY CAR FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE LAST WEEK, THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME ABOUT A IMS BEARING DEFECT. THEY FOUND EVIDENCE IN THE OIL AND HAVE SEEN OTHER CARS WITH THIS ISSUE.THE CAR IS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE PARTS REPLACED AND REBUILT. THE ESTIMATE WAS $2,000 - $3,000. IF NOT DONE THEY SAY IT COULD TOTALLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE AND RENDER THE CAR WORTHLESS. IT SEEMS THAT PORSCHE HAD A CLASS ACTION BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS. WHY WAS THERE NO RECALL ABOUT THIS? I HAVE WRITTEN TO PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA ABOUT THIS AND AM TRYING TO GET THEM TO REIMBURSE THE COST OF REPAIR. PLEASE ADVISE ME OF ANY…
Oct 21, 2015 · 24,800 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.