2004 Porsche 911 Turbo Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 53,889miles, 4 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 Turbo (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,889 miles. Of all complaints, 1 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 1 NHTSA investigation and 38 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.
- Engine4 80%
- Engine cooling1 20%
Example complaints
Engine: “My 911 TURBO suffered a coolant system failure, as has been well documented for this particular engine, the gt1 3.6 liter in the 2001-2007 turbo, gt2 and gt3. I was driving on the highway when I noticed smoke coming from the rear of the car. Upon pulling to a stop the car had dumped most of its coolant. It was flat-bedded to the dealer and the steel coolant pipe had pulled out of the aluminum water socket/cross over tube on the driver's side of the engine. They drained the cooling system, replaced the water socket and associated seals and filled and bled the cooling system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10511478, filed 2013-05, 55,478 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,300 and 55,478 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 Turbo 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.
NHTSA investigations
- PE13009Rapid coolant lossClosed · Apr 26, 2013
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, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. 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, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. 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, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. 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, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. 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, Steering, Suspension. 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, 2026Steering, Suspension, Wheels. 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 Turbo
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 22 | 36,062 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 5 | 53,889 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 13 | 51,285 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 14 | 45,000 | 0 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 22 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
All Porsche 911 Turbo model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo 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 Turbo reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,889 miles and the middle half falls between 52,300 and 55,478 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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.