There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Porsche 911, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Porsche 911 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 6 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,042 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 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Mar 21, 2022
Yesterday as I was driving in freeway, my friend was following me from behind, he noticed smoke and coolant leaking making his car's windshield dirty. So we stopped at gas station and noticed good amount of coolant leakage from underneath which make the back of the car and tires big mess. I noticed, before my friend's call, the handling and grip of the car was little off, I didn't know why but then I realized leaking made the tires slippery. Tow the car to my house and just wanted to report this. It seems lot of people complain about this issue when I started reading about it last night.
Engine · at 40,000 miles · reported Oct 11, 2013
The m96 motor supplied with this vehicle line has had the following problems. Engine block leaks the block is porous. Resleeved cylinders were maker fix ,the sleeves moved causing engine destruction. A main crankshaft bearing was designed out. Allowing the crankshaft to move frt to back and with gravity causing a failure of the rear main seal could not fix if crank had moved more than a few degrees from orig spec.primary problem ims( Intermediate shaft) failure. Result, complete destruction of motor. No fix from manufacture. After market only supply. Over ten thousand after market repairs…
Structure · at 12,000 miles · reported May 30, 2013
The event happened in 2008. Purchased porsche gt 3 from porsche dealer in 2006. Accelerating onto a limited access highway from an entrance ramp the car made a violent fishtail movement in a counterclocwise direction causing a 180 deg. Spin. I tried to correct but no response and then applied brakes heavily but car continued its movement eventually hitting a concrete barrier in the right rear. The car had to be towed and eventually totaled by the insurance company. At the impact site I did notice fluid on the road and also back up the road. Since my wife was injured and needed to be taken to…
Engine · at 15,000 miles · reported May 2, 2013
The above car has a factory water cooling system that involves aluminum piping that is epoxied into the block after approximately 24 months of use the epoxy fails and all the coolant is evacuated from the system all over the engine and the ground the motor could seize and the coolant on the road in that volume creates a dangerous situation for other drivers.the epoxy fix offered by porsche failed 3 times for me (Twice more subsequently)until I had a shop weld the aluminum pipes to the block. ## VIN failed ##
Engine · at 21,000 miles · reported Jan 7, 2013
The coolant lines are glued in by factory to save costs. However the glue is failing and the coolant lines pop out and anti freeze is dumped everywhere causing an unsafe condition . Porsche is aware of their problem but doing mothing about recalling older cars to be repaired. I paid to repair my car independently but porsche owners are being encouraged to report this safery issue.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Porsche 911 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?
Owners report engine problems most often (6 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,042 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.