2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (3), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
07/31/2013 · 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. I HAVE DECIDED TO PERFORM PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND TO ALLEVIATE SAFETY CONCERN WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM (FITTING AND HOSES) TO WELD THE COOLANT CUPLINGS. *TR
06/21/2013 · Wheels / tires
I WAS DRIVING ON A SATURDAY NIGHT ON INTERSTATE 79 NORTHBOUND AT APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 3 BETWEEN MINK SHOALS AND ELKVIEW, WV. I HAD JUST PICKED UP A PIZZA AND I WAS HEADED HOME A FEW MILES FROM MY HOUSE. I WAS GOING UPHILL WHEN I HEARD A POP AND SAW A HUGE PLUME OF STEAM SHOOT OUT FROM BEHIND MY CAR. I THEN TAPPED THE BRAKES AND THE REAR RIGHT TIRE GOT…
04/17/2013 · Engine
COOLANT PIPE FAILURE AT GLUED FITTINGS WITHIN ENGINE. *TR