Model year
2008 Porsche 911
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 911 for 2008. Under the matched names 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, and 911 TURBO, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 3 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 911 TURBO are ENGINE (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 6 complaints
- 2001 8 complaints
- 2002 9 complaints
- 2007 47 complaints
- 2008 3 complaints
- 2009 1 complaints
- 2010 3 complaints
- 2011 2 complaints
- 2012 5 complaints
- 2013 6 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2015 8 complaints
- 2016 2 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 2 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 5 complaints
- 2022 10 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2024 6 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2008. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 GT3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 911 GT3 RS | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 911 TURBO | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for 911 TURBO
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for 911 TURBO
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 911 TURBO
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 GT3 · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 911 GT3 RS · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 911 Turbo · 3.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 911 Turbo · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet · 3.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 911 GT2 · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Porsche 911 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.