PORSCHE 911 TURBO · model year

2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO

2 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2008PORSCHE911 TURBO carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2008 911 TURBO is engine with 2 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 2008 911 TURBO. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

2 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ENGINE2

Recalls (1)

20E09100011/12/2020

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

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

Recent Complaints

20170510ENGINE

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.

20150528ENGINE

COMMON COOLANT LEAK, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, HAD TO PULL OVER AND HAVE VEHICLE TOWED, VEHICLES WAS POURING COOLANT OUT.

Mileage: 49,300

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NHTSA Investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO have?
The 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO?
Yes, the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO?
The most-complained component for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO is ENGINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.