There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3, but owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Porsche 911 GT3 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 22 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 3
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 31,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 25,500 miles · reported Jan 23, 2017
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 mechanic. The coolant lines had to be replaced and welded rather than the epoxy glue that was used in the original coolant fittings. Porsche dealerships would only use epoxy to seal the fittings which would only eventually lead to another failure.
Power Train · at 59,600 miles · reported Aug 12, 2015
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 fittings. There are 9 of them and the engine has to be removed to do the welding. It cost me $2500 to fix this defect. This is a safety issue as I was lucky I did not hit any one or any thing. Just pure luck. When you dump large quantities of slippery coolant on to the rear tires it is…
Unknown or Other · at 53,400 miles · reported Jun 15, 2015
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 engine temperature from 185 to over 260 degrees f, and loss of power. Car needed to be towed to repair shop.
Engine · at 41,000 miles · reported Dec 30, 2014
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 facility.
Power Train · at 28,010 miles · reported Sep 25, 2013
I was driving at miller motorsports in tooele utah in drivers education event when my engine temperature gauge started to increase from 180 degrees up past 200 degrees. As the temperature gauge went to 250 degrees, a coolant failure light came on. I pulled off the track and shut down the car within 2 minutes of the failure light and I had to be towed off the miller motorsports track. I had lost all of my coolant from the car. The next morning (Sunday) I took a rental car back to miller motorsports along with 9 gallons of distilled water. I poured 2 gallons of distilled water into the car, and…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3?
Owners report engine problems most often (22 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 31,000 miles.
Are Porsche recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.