2008 Porsche 911
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Porsche 911 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 19 on record.
2008 Porsche 911 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 Porsche 911 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Porsche 911.
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.
What's a 2008 Porsche 911 worth?
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2008 Porsche 911 — ranges cover the 8 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Rapid coolant loss Closed
On April 26, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE13-009 to investigate 10 complaints alleging incidents of sudden coolant loss while traveling on public roadways in certain model year (MY) 2001 through 2007 Porsche 911 vehicles. The complaints alleged that pipe ends joined by epoxy to certain cooling system components may fail suddenly and separate, resulting in large volumes of coolant leakage.…
NHTSA #PE13009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Apr 2013 · closed Mar 2014An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 386
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 386.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
Bulletin No. 28-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
Bulletin No. 27-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
Bulletin No. 26-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.
Bulletin No. 25-26 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
Bulletin SPTL2609 · Steering, Suspension, Wheels · Sep 2026Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
Bulletin No. 12-26 · Electrical System · Sep 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
Bulletin SPTL2314a · Aug 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
Bulletin SPTL2608 · Steering, Suspension, Wheels · Aug 2026Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
Bulletin GR16D8a · Aug 2026Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
Bulletin GR16D8 · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 911 TARGA AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 model series is a family of two-door, high performance rear-engine sports cars, introduced in September 1964 by Porsche of Stuttgart, Germany, and now in its eighth generation. All 911s have a rear-mounted flat-six engine, and usually 2+2 seating, except for special 2-seater variants. Originally, 911s had air-cooled engines, and torsion bar suspension, but the 911 has been continuously changed and improved across generations. Though the 911 core concept has remained largely unchanged, water-cooled engines were introduced with the 996 series in 1998, and front and rear suspension have been replaced by Porsche-specific MacPherson suspension in the front, and independent multi-l…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2008 Porsche 911 trims & engines on record
2008 Porsche 911 vehicles on record
2008 Porsche 911 S Cabriolet (2WD), 4S Cabriolet (4WD)WP0CB29988S777238
2008 Porsche 911 TurboWP0CD29978S708406
2008 Porsche 911 awd 6c carrera 4sWP0CB29948S776264
2008 Porsche 911 TurboWP0CD299X8S788767
2008 Porsche 911 awd 6c carrera 4sWP0CB29998S777247
2008 Porsche 911 TurboWP0AD29988S783784
2008 Porsche 911 TurboWP0AD29988S783851
2008 Porsche 911 TurboWP0CD29998S708357
2008 Porsche 911 GT2WP0AD299X8S783673
2008 Porsche 911 TurboWP0CD29928S708345
2008 Porsche 911 TurboWP0CD29978S708485
2008 Porsche 911 GT2WP0AD29958S783290
2008 Porsche 911 TurboWP0CD29968S789575
2008 Porsche 911 TurboWP0CD29978S789567
2008 Porsche 911 TurboWP0CD29998S708097
2008 Porsche 911 S Cabriolet (2WD), 4S Cabriolet (4WD)WP0CB29958S775981
2008 Porsche 911 Carrera (2WD), Carrera 4 (4WD)WP0AA299X8S710781
2008 Porsche 911WP0CD29919S773138
2008 Porsche 911WP0ZZZ99Z8S782349