2010 Porsche 911 GT3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls2Free fix at dealers Owner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injury Typical failure mileage8kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

2Engine

1Power train1 crash/fire/injury

1Suspension1 crash/fire/injury

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Engine	2	0
Power train	1	1
Suspension	1	1

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

2 recalls

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Axle: spindle

Recall 12V-558 · Dec 3, 2012 · 455 vehicles

Risk. If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 11V-285 · Jun 10, 2011 · 1,702 vehicles

Risk. AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

2010 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

27 2 24 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

'04'05'07'08'10'11'14'15'16'18'19'22'23'24

Avoid
Caution
Solid
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NHTSA crash tests

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 safety ratings

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 2-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

Stability control: Standard
Forward collision warning: No
Lane departure warning: No

1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3, and the recalls they led to.

Apr 26, 2013
Rapid coolant lossPE13009 · closed Mar 10, 2014
No recall

In owners' words

What 911 GT3 owners report

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

COOLANT LINES / FITTINGS WELDED/ PINNED - MK2 MEZGER ENGINE HAS A FAULTY DESIGN OF COOLANT HOSES/LINES. UPON RESEARCH ONLINE, I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON AFFECTED BUT ALL TURBO/GT3/RS/GT2 CARS FROM 2004-CURRENT I HAVE ALSO COME ACROSS CARS WITH LESS THAN 10K MILES THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM SO MY PROBLEM…
Complaint 10509031 · Apr 22, 2013 · 14,500 miles

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