2001 Porsche 911
WP0AB29961S687373
Vehicle record for the 2001 Porsche 911 (VIN WP0AB29961S687373). Black, coupe, gasoline. Registered in Lviv. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.
No photo of this model yet2001 Porsche 911 · Black on the registration record
Should you buy it? Looks clean — a solid candidate
Weighed from safety recalls, known problems and market price.
- No recalls, brands or price red flags turned up. Still run the pre-purchase checks below.
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN WP0AB29961S687373, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. No recall campaigns are on record for this model year.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page cost nothing.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2001 Porsche 911 data →
📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2001 Porsche 911 — ranges cover the 5 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 177
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 177.
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the display and controls. The list of part numbers are provided in the PDF. The vehicles affected are cars that use those part number(s).
Bulletin No. D729 · Electrical System · Jul 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high-voltage connector (PAC915161). Vehicles not listed but the cars affected are cars that use part number PAC915161
Bulletin No. D728 · Electrical System · Jul 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the part numbers below. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers listed. 971260601SX, 971260601SU, 971260601RU, 971260601QX, 971260601QU, 971260601Q
Bulletin No. D727 · Engine · Jul 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving part number 9A7317801D. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part number.
Bulletin No. D726 · Jul 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high pressure injector (0PB128615C)
Bulletin No. D725 · Engine · Jul 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving various parts. Please refer to the attached PDF for list of affected part numbers.
Bulletin No. D724 · Jul 2025Tech live look information for dynamics 365 remote assist application
Bulletin No. 2503 · Jul 2025Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the stowage compartment for Mobile. The vehicles affected are cars that use part number PAD035507
Bulletin No. D723 · Structure · Jul 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the 2k pane adhesive. Vehicles affected are cars that use part number 00004330535
Bulletin No. D722.1 · Structure · Jun 2025Tech live look information for dynamics 365 remote assist application. Please ignore previous submission for this as this provides the correct date.
Bulletin No. 2503 · Jun 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 911. 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.
Safety recall campaigns None on record
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2001 Porsche 911.
Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Porsche 911, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 8
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2001 Porsche 911.
ENGINE
50,000 MILES. IN SHOP BECAUSE OF SECURITY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND AN OIL CHANGE. MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT AN IMS BEARING IS THROWING OFF BRASS FLAKES WHICH I COULD SEE IN THE OIL FILTER. THIS PROBLEM WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL. EVIDENTLY IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO PUT IN A NEW ENGINE. THE3 2001 PORSCHE IS KNOWN FOR THIS …
NHTSA ODI #11011277ENGINE
COOLANT LEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE ,COOLANT LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON SEEN LEAK FROM HOSE CONNECTION ,BACK NEAR REAR TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRACTION HAVE HEARD CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH CONNECTORS FROM PORSCHE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10564718ENGINE
COOLANT FITTING GLUED INTO THE BLOCK FAILED. THE GLUE FAILED AND THE ENGINE COOLANT BLEW ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND ONTO THE GROUND AFTER BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10520214ENGINE
COOLANT LINE FITTINGS LEAKED COOLANT FLUID ONTO REAR TIRES, CREATED EXTREMELY UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION. REPAIR CONSISTED OF REMOVING COOLANT FITTINGS (MOST REMOVED BY HAND WITHOUT TOOLS) AND WELDING ONTO BLOCK. COST $3800 TO DROP MOTOR, REMOVE ITEMS, PREP, WELD, RE-INSTALL MOTOR AND REFILL FLUIDS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10510113ENGINE
THE PORSCHE 996 GT3 MOTORS HAVE A KNOWN ISSUE AMONG OWNERS. THE COOLANT FITTINGS ARE EPOXIED TO THE ENGINE AND UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE USAGE, THEY ARE KNOWN TO COME LOSE AND/OR DETACH COMPLETELY CAUSING COOLANT SPILL ALL OVER THE TIRES AND ROAD AND DEPRIVE THE ENGINE FROM COOLANT. THIS CAUSES THE CAR THE LOSE CONTROL AND IS DANGEROUS FOR ANY CARS B…
NHTSA ODI #10508590EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MINE IS A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE NEARLY NEW STYLE PLASTIC HEADLIGHTS BEING USED ON ALL VEHICLES MADE SINCE 2000. YOU SEE THEM EVERYWHERE AS THEY CAN BE EASILY IDENTIFIED BY THEIR CLOUDINESS AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF USE. THERE ARE MANY MAKERS OF DIY FIX IT SOLUTIONS THAT WILL "REPAIR" THESE LENS TO ABOUT 75 PERCENT OF NEW BUT WITHIN 3 - 4 MONTHS THEY AGAIN RET…
NHTSA ODI #10463053AIR BAGS
CAR WAS STRUCK ON LEFT SIDE, JUST FORWARD OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BY A LARGE VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROX. 55MPH. CAR WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED AND DRIVER SUFFERED HEAD TRAUMA. SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #10431168AIR BAGS
SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, IN A SIDE SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. *AK *JB
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