2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and engine (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 373 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 40 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling3 43%
- Air bags2 29%
- Engine1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Catastrophic engine failure of 2004 Porsche 911 4s w/o warning. Well documented early version of model 996 intermediate shaft failure requiring complete engine replacement. Known product defect subsequently corrected in later versions. No notification by manufacturer or distributor to consumers. Hazardous and costly major product defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10365249, filed 2010-11, 29,000 milesAir bags: “The contact owns a 2004 Porsche 911 CARRERA 4s. The contact was driving 25 MPH and tapped the brakes to disengage the cruise control but instead of the vehicle decelerating, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a preceding vehicle. The airbag also failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 8/2/12 the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10461351, filed 2012-06, 57,000 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2004 Porsche 911 CARRERA. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and failed to restart after multiple attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who informed the contact that the intermediate shaft (ims) failed, which caused the engine to stall. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10610822, filed 2014-07, 28,000 milesSteering: “The contact owns a 2004 Porsche 911. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH he heard a loud creaking sound coming from the front-end. The contact stated that he was entering the highway and the sound became louder while speeding to merge. The contact stated that after driving over some slight imperfections in the roadway, the front-end started pulling to the left and right with force. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to keep the vehicle in the lane. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11503856, filed 2023-01, 106,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,700 and 57,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 373 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037873Sep 29, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal - Radio & Satellite Radio Receiver. Note that part 91164559100 is also applicable to the following models not in the product list: 911 (1970-1989), 914…
- 11037816Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037813Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037812Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037808Sep 22, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model…
- 11037868Sep 14, 2026Wheels, Suspension, Steering. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037795Sep 1, 2026Electrical system. Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
- 11037085Aug 28, 2026Other or unknown. Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
- 11037083Aug 17, 2026Wheels, Suspension, Steering. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037072Aug 14, 2026Other or unknown. Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
Other model years of the Porsche 911 Carrera
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 28,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 13 | 48,750 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
All Porsche 911 Carrera model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,500 miles and the middle half falls between 9,700 and 57,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.