2004 Porsche 911 GT3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 23, 2017. Updated daily.
Where the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do engine problems start?
31kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 engine complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2004 vs. every other 911 GT3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 911 GT3 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3, and the recalls they led to.
- Rapid coolant lossNo recall
What 911 GT3 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN SUDDENLY THE COOLANT SYSTEM FAILED AND COOLANT SPILLED FROM UNDER THE ENGINE CAUSING MY CAR TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL. THE COOLANT ALSO POSED A HAZARD TO OTHER CARS ON THE ROAD DUE TO THE EXTREMELY SLIPPERY NATURE OF THE LIQUID. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT…
ON VERY HOT DAY, OVER 100 DEGREES F, AFTER HAVING JUST EXITED A FREEWAY ONTO A CITY STREET, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM RED LIGHT, A GLUED-IN WATER COOLANT PIPE/TUBE POPPED OUT FROM ITS CAST HOUSING, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF ALL COOLING FLUIDS WHICH SPILLED ONTO THE ROADWAY, IMMEDIATE INCREASE IN…
A COOLANT LINE FITTING THAT IS EPOXIED INTO THE BLOCK BECAME SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED. THE COOLANT ALL FLOWED OUT OF THE LEAK NEARLY INSTANTLY. THE POOL OF COOLANT CREATED A HAZARD FOR FOLLOWING CARS AND THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY AND THE CAR TOWED TO A SERVICE…
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