2004 Porsche 911 Turbo
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
4 of 5 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
After 1 hour of slow 880-n highway stop and go driving in traffic, a large column of steam was observed coming from rear driver side of vehicle while exiting interstate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-09
Summary: failure of coolant hoses during normal operation of vehicle, resulting in immediate flushing of all coolant onto road surface and into engine bay. Immediate engine shutdown required to prevent further damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-28
The coolant fittings failed, almost causing an accident.. There was no oncoming traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-09
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
Show complaint excerpts
At a driver education event in kent, wa, a Porsche turbo had a failure in the coolant fittings that caused the car to dump all of its coolant on the pavement.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-02-13
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2013-04-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-03-10 Rapid coolant loss
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2020-12-22Suspension20E091000 Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Porsche 911 Turbo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20E091000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.