2004 Porsche 911 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Porsche 911.

20032005
Complaints
10
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2004 Porsche 911 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:21,008 mi
Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Engine & Cooling

#31 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Porsche 911.

Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,008
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2004 Porsche 911 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Porsche 911 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2004 Porsche 911 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Porsche 911?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 21,008 mi); Engine & Cooling (1 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Porsche 911?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 21,008 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Porsche 911?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Porsche 911 include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Porsche 911 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Porsche 911?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Porsche 911 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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