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. 3 on record.
2001 Porsche 911 carrera at a glance
Free: 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 7 Oct 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.
2001 Porsche 911 carrera trims & engines on record
2001 Porsche 911 carrera vehicles on record
Other Porsche 911 carrera model years
2001 Porsche 911 carrera — frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Porsche 911 carrera have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Porsche 911 carrera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Porsche 911 carrera?
Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Porsche 911 carrera get?
The 2001 Porsche 911 carrera has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.