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2004 Porsche 911 GT3 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3, most often about the engine (96% of complaints, typically around 30,500 miles). It is the most complained-about 911 GT3 model year since 2000.

Most common 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 problems

1. Engine

   26 complaints · 96%

   Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.

   Coolant lines came loose where they were glued to the motor. I have seen catastrophic failures, and did not want to have an accident. Had the motor removed, and repair shop said some of mine were loose and showed signs of leaking. Had all welded at an independent shop. Porsche would not fix unless there was a failure…

   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 seconds. 5(!) cars behind…

2. Transmission

   3 complaints · 11%

   I had pro-active repairs performed on my 2004 Porsche gt3 coolant system due to known issue of coolant pipes separating from the engine. I had the repair performed because I was afraid of losing control of my vehicle (it is my daily driver) or causing a crash behind me. The repairs cost me $3900 + ca state tax (7.75%)…

   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 the coolant…

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2004 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

NHTSA defect investigations

• Rapid coolant loss

  PE13009 · opened April 26, 2013 · closed March 10, 2014
  Summary

  On april 26, 2013, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe13-009 to investigate 10 complaints alleging incidents of sudden coolant loss while traveling on public roadways in certain model year (my) 2001 through 2007 porsche 911 vehicles.the complaints alleged that pipe ends joined by epoxy to certain cooling system components may fail suddenly and separate, resulting in large volumes of coolant leakage.the investigation was opened to assess evidence of a design or manufacturing defect in the coolant pipe fittings and any related safety consequences. In response to odi?s information request letter, porsche identified a manufacturing quality issue with the supplier?s application of

Questions about the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3?

By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (26 complaints, typically around 30,500 miles); transmission (3 complaints).

How many recalls does the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.

Is the 2004 a bad year for the Porsche 911 GT3?

It is the most complained-about 911 GT3 model year since 2000, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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