2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Turbo S years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S. That is the most of any 911 Turbo S model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 100,044 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S 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 | 100% | 100,044 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 58,325 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 58,325 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S.
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 was driving my car on city streets when a warning message appeared on my dashboard indicating that i should check my engine coolant level. I drove on for a short time (a few minutes) and then parked briefly, shutting off the engine (again for a few minutes) to consider the situation and to call…
Epoxy holding pipe in water pump housing failed causing pipe to separate, coolant to dump on rear wheels and brakes, and loss of traction/degraded rear braking. *tr
Porsche 911 turbo 2005, catastrophic coolant loss/failure. Catastrophic coolant failure of a water connection to the engine. Failure of adhesive bond. Coolant sprayed on rear tires, and loss of traction. *tr
Other Porsche 911 Turbo S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Turbo S | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 911 Turbo S | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 911 Turbo S | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 911 Turbo S | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 911 Turbo S | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 911 Turbo S | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Turbo S model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.