2004 Porsche 911 GT3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 GT3 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3. That is the most of any 911 GT3 model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is engine (22 complaints, 81%), typically at around 30,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 27owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 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 | 22 | 81% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 15% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | 28,010 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 34,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rapid coolant loss (PE13009) — opened Apr 26, 2013, closed Mar 10, 2014.
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 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…
I was driving around a corner about 40 mph when the car suddenly spun around. I then saw steam coming from the engine. Upon further inspection there was coolant on the ground. One of the coolant fittings had come completely loose, and all the coolant had leaked out. The only real fix is to weld all…
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…
Went to streets of willow driving event. During 3rd run session i noticed steam coming from behind as i was taking a 180 degree turn. I immediately stopped the car when it was safe to do so and shut the engine off. Steam kept billowing and the car seems to have lost all it's coolant in a few…
Other Porsche 911 GT3 years
← 2003 911 GT3 · 2005 911 GT3 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 GT3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 911 GT3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 911 GT3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 911 GT3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 911 GT3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 911 GT3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 911 GT3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 911 GT3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 911 GT3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 911 GT3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 911 GT3 | 24 | 0 |
| 2005 911 GT3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 27 | 0 |
| 2003 911 GT3 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 GT3 model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.