There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Porsche 911 Carrera problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 29,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 106,000 miles · reported Jan 26, 2023
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. The contact exited the highway and drove the vehicle to his…
Engine · at 28,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2014
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.
Air Bags · at 57,000 miles · reported Jun 12, 2012
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. A technician downloaded the data from the vehicle's engine management system to determine the role of any vehicle…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 29,000 miles · reported Nov 10, 2010
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.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 9,700 miles · reported Oct 19, 2009
The contact owns a 2004, porsche, 911 carrera. The contact stated his engine had to be replace due to the intermitten shaft failure. Contact stated he was driving at 55mph when he started to press the accelerator pedal and the vehicle engine started to slow down and would not respond. Contact then started to exit of f the highway and doing so all the lights on the instrument panel started coming on. Contact drive the vehicle to the dealer and they stated the intermitten shaft failed and they will be repairing the vehicle. The failure mileage was 9,700
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by air bags (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 29,000 miles.
Are Porsche recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.