2005 Porsche 911 GT3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 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 May 29, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Porsche 911 GT3 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2005 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2005 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

'04'05'07'08'10'11'14'15'16'18'19'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 911 GT3 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR PREVENTATIVE COOLANT FITTING WELDING. THE EPOXY ON OEM COOLANT FITTINGS IS KNOWN TO FAIL, POTENTIALLY LEAKING COOLANT ON TO THE REAR TIRES OR ROAD SURFACE BEHIND THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, CREATING A POTENTIALLY DEADLY SCENARIO. *TR
Complaint 10514113 · May 29, 2013 · 52,000 miles
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK LED TO COMPLETE UPGRADE OF ALL ENGINE COOLANT FITTINGS DUE TO WIDELY KNOWN PROBLEM WITH CATASTROPHIC ENGINE COOLANT LOSS FROM SUDDEN DISLODGEMENT OF COOLANT FITTINGS FROM ENGINE. I HAVE SEEN NO FEWER THAN THREE OTHER IDENTICAL MODELS SUFFER SUCH COOLANT LOSS WHILE AT SPEED. MY…
Complaint 10513491 · May 25, 2013 · 35,277 miles

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