2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Carrera years
- Not enough data 2nd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera. That ranks 2nd out of 16 911 Carrera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 9,700 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 43% | 9,700 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 57,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Porsche 911. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH he heard a loud creaking sound coming from the front-end. The contact stated that he was entering the highway and the sound became louder while speeding to merge. The contact stated that after driving over…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 porsche 911 carrera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and failed to restart after multiple attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 porsche 911 carrera 4s. The contact was driving 25 mph and tapped the brakes to disengage the cruise control but instead of the vehicle decelerating, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a preceding vehicle. The airbag also failed to deploy. The vehicle…
Catastrophic engine failure of 2004 porsche 911 4s w/o warning. Well documented early version of model 996 intermediate shaft failure requiring complete engine replacement. Known product defect subsequently corrected in later versions. No notification by manufacturer or distributor to consumers…
The contact owns a 2004, porsche, 911 carrera. The contact stated his engine had to be replace due to the intermitten shaft failure. Contact stated he was driving at 55mph when he started to press the accelerator pedal and the vehicle engine started to slow down and would not respond. Contact then…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Carrera model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.