Porsche 911 Carrera 2004
Model 911 Carrera made in 2004 by Porsche got 17 consumer complains as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat and electrical system.
Model 2004
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT | |||||
| 8 | 02/01/2006 | 10019400 | Current child seat overview. *tt | 03/14/2006 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 423 | 09/03/2004 | 10009765 | Flat receptacle of xe relay socket. various models including 911 gt3 2004. *tc | 10/21/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 1359 | 10/10/2005 | 10018051 | Installing ptfe (polytetrafluoroethylene) crankshaft seals on replacement engines. *tt | 12/14/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 101005 | 10/10/2005 | 10018155 | Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb | 12/16/2005 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| PI-D48-13 | 07/28/2010 | 10034551 | Porsche: requests return of parts to pcna for fuel pump #911 608 110 03. *pe | 12/03/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| TI-39-12 | 05/24/2012 | 10044348 | Porsche: the instrument cluster displays warning of brake light remains on. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| TSB-16-08 | 03/20/2009 | 10030213 | Porsche: return of fuel high pressure pumps. protection caps missing or not fitted on fuel connections on fuel high pressure pump. a possibility that dirt, dust or other particles can get into the connections. *pe | 08/19/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0104 | 12/20/2004 | 10011673 | Possibility of clutch slave cylinder experiencing increased wear as mileage increases on the vehicle. *tc | 01/28/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 0304 | 11/29/2004 | 10011678 | Rear brake air guide: aluminum ring comes loose. *tc | 01/28/2005 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| 0402 | 12/10/2004 | 10011679 | Connection rod (front & rear) for stabilizer. *tc porsche. *tt | 01/28/2005 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| 304 | 06/25/2004 | 10008403 | Spring strut locking devices for new vehicle transport. *tt | 07/29/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| D77 | 05/21/2008 | 10025186 | Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| 304 | 06/26/2004 | 10008059 | Wheel fastening bolts have been modified. porsche 911 gt3 2004. *mj | 07/21/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 porshe 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. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/12/2009 | 1 | ||
| Airbags failed to operate. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 29000 | ||
| 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 - ENGINE | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 9700 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 08/16/2004 | 3389 | 1 | 05/22/2004 |
| Dt: the consumer stated that the 2004 porsche 911 carrera stalled while driving 10-20 mph. the vehicle has been having problem for over a year. the vehicle was taken to the dealership several times. the dealer could not find the cause of the problem. the dealer changed the spark plugs, but the code showed that cylinder six was faulty. the problem seemed to be intermittent. the dealer has had the vehicle for over ten months. the manufacturer has been contacted, and they put the vehicle in diagnostic testing, and the problem has not shown up with any explanation. the manufacturer has attempted to fix the vehicle. the problem was still unexplainable. *ak | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 porshe 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. kmj | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 porshe carrera 4s. the contact stated while driving 25 mph he tapped the brakes to disengage the cruise control and instead of slowing down the vehicle accelerated causing a crash between the contact and vehicle in front of him on the highway. 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. dt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 porshe 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. | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 porshe 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. kmj | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 porshe carrera 4s. the contact stated while driving 25 mph he tapped the brakes to disengage the cruise control and instead of slowing down the vehicle accelerated causing a crash between the contact and vehicle in front of him on the highway. 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. dt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI | WARWICK | 02886 | INSKIP PORSCHE | 401-821-1510 |