2007 Porsche 911 GT3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 13, 2020 · 24 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 911 GT3 years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Porsche 911 GT3. That ranks 2nd out of 14 911 GT3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (20 complaints, 83%), typically at around 24,596 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche_992_GT3 in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine20 · ~24,596 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling4 · ~14,375 mi
Steering1 · ~46,002 mi
Wheels1 · ~26,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine2083%24,596——
Engine and Engine Cooling417%14,375——
Steering14%46,002——
Wheels14%26,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 19 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 2201122013: 192013192014: 1201412020: 120201

n = 24 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 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.

I had to pay thousands of dollars to have the coolant lines secured into the engine of my car. This car has a known fault in where the coolant lines come unsecured from the vehicle, dumping all coolant within seconds. Not only does this overheat the engine, but slippery coolant all over the rear…

Engine · received Apr 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11321014

"permanent" coolant hose attachment failed; it came loose from its mounting in the engine resulting in coolant sprayed onto tire, with complete loss of control during a turn , including 270 degree spin, and leaving roadway; fortunately no other vehicles were nearby, so a collision was avoided…

Engine · received Jun 3, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10595928

Coolant hose coupling came lose while driving the vehicle at speed, resulting in loss of all engine coolant. Coolant spilled resulted in temporary reduction of vehicle traction, fortunately without incident. Engine damage due to possible overheating is under investigation. *tr

Engine · received Sep 13, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10543555

Coolant hose coupling came lose while driving the vehicle at speed, resulting in loss of all engine coolant. Coolant spilled resulted in temporary reduction of vehicle traction, fortunately without incident. Engine damage due to possible overheating is under investigation. *tr

Engine · received Sep 13, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10543556

Sudden coolant line fitting failure. The epoxy failed and a coolant fitting completely popped out of the engine housing near the alternator. Resulted in rapid coolant loss. Car had to be towed/hauled approx 140 miles to repair facility near my home. I have not yet seen the bill for this service. I…

Engine · received Aug 11, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10534755

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Porsche 911 GT3?

Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 20 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Porsche 911 GT3?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.