2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Carrera years
- Not enough data 4th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera. That ranks 4th out of 16 911 Carrera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 19,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 2 | 67% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 37,370 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Failure of coolant line fittings on porsche gt3. *tr
Engine ignition coils fail due to cracks and corrosion. The car will not exceed @ 20 mph, thus putting the occupants at risk. This is a problem other porsche owners have also experienced. Porsche replaced 6 coils on my vehicle all identical to the original units which failed. Thus the vehicle will…
Submission regarding problems experienced with porsche of hawaii service department. *ts the consumer received the first and second notification for recall a601. The consumer contacted the service manager regarding a creaking sound coming from the front end. The consumer has been unable to get the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.