Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the coolant leaking (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Coolant Leaking problems | |
| Engine Overheat problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems |
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 Read details...
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. Read details...
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. Read details...