2001 Porsche 911 carrera
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Porsche 911 carrera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2001 Porsche 911 carrera at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2001 Porsche 911 carrera recalls 1
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), an…
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 part…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2001 Porsche 911 carrera common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2001 Porsche 911 carrera MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2001 Porsche 911 carrera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2001 Porsche 911 carrera — ranges cover the 4 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 264
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 264.
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069BY & 9J0877069CY. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned.
Bulletin No. D746 · Structure · Dec 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. part numbers 9Y0839015, 9Y0839016, 9Y0839016A, 9Y0839015A, 9Y0839015B, 9Y0839016B. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers mentioned.
Bulletin No. D732.1 · Structure · Nov 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the combi-instrument black. The part numbers listed on the PDF and All parts with software version 005 are affected. Only software version 006 is OK.
Bulletin No. D748 · Nov 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the brake disc 9Y0615301AJ
Bulletin No. D749 · Service Brakes · Nov 2025Instructions on advanced technical information for paint thickness or decals affecting corner radar sensor operation. Affects all model lines
Bulletin No. 2529 · Nov 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the pressure sensor. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part number 9A790605201
Bulletin No. D747 · Engine · Nov 2025Technical information on WSJ0 – Update to Software Network VR28.13 (Workshop Campaign)
Bulletin No. WSJ0 · Electrical System · Nov 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage connector. The affected vehicles are ones that use part number PAC915161(High-voltage connector)
Bulletin No. D728.1 · Electrical System · Nov 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage battery. The affected vehicles are ones that use part number 0Z3915913BN (High-voltage Battery)
Bulletin No. 713.1 · Electrical System · Nov 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high voltage battery. The affected vehicles are ones that use part number 0Z3915913BN (High-voltage Battery)
Bulletin No. D738.1 · Electrical System · Nov 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 911 CARRERA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
