2004 Porsche 911
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
6 of 8 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-30
Also filed under Structure and power train
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-21
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Traveling at a speed of 30 miles per hour at a low RPM, I heard a loud grinding noise underneath the car. Initially I thought road debris was caught underneath the car and I was dragging it along while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-01
Driving on freeway when heard a weird noise from the back of the car and a message in red came up on the instrument cluster, lost power to engine, pulled over and oil leaking from engine. Engine completely destroyed due to ims failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-07-21
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Power train
1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2013-04-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-03-10 Rapid coolant loss
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Porsche 911 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Porsche 911 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?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Porsche 911 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.