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US recalls (1)
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
ON CERTAIN 2 DOOR COUPE VEHICLES, THE SWITCH CONSOLE FOR THE PORSCHE ACTIVE SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT (PASM) AND THE TRACTION CONTROL (TC-OFF) SWITCHES WAS INAPPROPRIATELY INSTALLED. THE LEDS IN THE SWITCHES CAN SIGNAL A FUNCTIONAL CHANGE IN THE PASM MODE OR THE DEACTIVATION OF TRACTION CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCHES ARE NOT ACTUATED.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE TRACTION CONTROL OR ACTIVE STABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ARE INADVERTENTLY DISABLED, AND THE SUBSEQUENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ONBOARD COMPUTER IS UNNOTICED BY THE DRIVER, THE SAFETY BENEFITS OF THESE SYSTEMS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE TO THE DRIVER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH DURING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH CONSOLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2007-12-07 · campaign 2007-393 · 2 vehicles
Certain vehicles may contain a defective switch console for the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Traction Control (TC-Off) switches. The LEDs in the switches can signal a function change in the PASM mode or the deactivation of Traction Control even though the switches were not actuated. Should these systems be inadvertently disabled, their safety benefits would be unavailable to the driver, which could increase the possibility of a crash during aggressive driving manoeuvres. Correction: Dealers will replace the switch console.
Owner complaints (7)
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Porsche 911 (1 injuries reported).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 4 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Porsche 911.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Porsche 911 GT 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Porsche 911 Targa 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Porsche 911 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 911 GT2 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 911 GT3 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 911 GT3 RS 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 911 Turbo 3.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 911 Turbo 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet 3.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
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