2004 Porsche 911 GT3 Problems
- Complaints
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles, 27 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3. The part named most often is engine, with 22 complaints (81% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 27 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 361 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 54 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 39 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Engine22 81%
- Engine cooling4 15%
- Other or unknown2 7.4%
- Fuel system1 3.7%
Example complaints
Engine: “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%) for a total of: $4200+.”
NHTSA complaint #10514295, filed 2013-05, 18,000 milesEngine cooling: “Driving in a high performance driving event on a hot day going around a fast right hand turn and felt the car being a little loose then noticed the on board computer flashing low coolant. I slowed down and pulled in to a safe place to check the motor and saw a coolant j shaped press fitting completely popped out and dumping mass amounts of slippery coolant on the engine and rear tires. I popped the fitting back in and safety wired it so hopefully it will not come back out. Replaced coolant fluid with new and burped the system.”
NHTSA complaint #10379946, filed 2011-02, 39,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10748249, filed 2015-08, 59,600 milesOther or unknown: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10725341, filed 2015-06, 53,400 milesMileage when problems were reported
89% of the 27 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 40,800 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 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. 361 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 GT3
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 24 | 21,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Falling |
| 2004 | 27 | 31,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Porsche 911 GT3 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 22 complaints (81% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 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 GT3 reported?
Among the 27 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 40,800 miles; 89% 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.