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2005 Porsche 911 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 12, 200606V008000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemIF THE WELD COMPLETELY FAILS, THE EXHAUST PIPE CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD STARTLE THE DRIVER RESULTING IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V008000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component11
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 45 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 45 |
| Wheels | 1 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 9 |
| Suspension | 1 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 9 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 9 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 9 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 GT, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
Latest reports
- Engine and engine cooling
“I was driving my car on city streets when a warning message appeared on my dashboard indicating that I should check my engine coolant level.”
- Service brakes
“Epoxy holding pipe in water pump housing failed causing pipe to separate, coolant to dump on rear wheels and brakes, and loss of traction/degraded rear braking. *tr”
- Engine
“Due to highlighted problems with the cooling system (namely the fittings popping off) on the 2005 porsche 911 gt3 in various forums and web sites.”
Other Porsche 911 model years
- 20081 recall7 complaints
- 20070 recalls50 complaints
- 20061 recall6 complaints
- 20051 recall11 complaints
- 20040 recalls47 complaints
- 20032 recalls28 complaints
- 20022 recalls27 complaints
- 20012 recalls35 complaints
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2005 Porsche 911 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Porsche 911 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Porsche 911. The most recent, 06V008000 (reported January 12, 2006), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Porsche 911?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (45%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Porsche 911?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.
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