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2005 Porsche 911 Carrera problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical 911 Carrera model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
395
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 395

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 395 bulletins for the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera

What 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Engine · 19,000 miles · OH

Failure of coolant line fittings on porsche gt3.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Electrical · 37,370 miles · MI

Engine ignition coils fail due to cracks and corrosion. The car will not exceed @ 20 MPH, thus putting the occupants at risk. This is a problem other porsche owners have also experienced. Porsche replaced 6 coils on my vehicle all identical to the original units which failed. Thus the vehicle will again fail in traffic.

Filed Nov 8, 2006 · Engine, Suspension · HI

Submission regarding problems experienced with porsche of hawaii service department. *ts the consumer received the first and second notification for recall a601. The consumer contacted the service manager regarding a creaking sound coming from the front end. The consumer has been unable to get the service department to perform the recall repairs or check on the creaking noise in the front end.

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Questions about the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera

Is the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera, close to a typical 911 Carrera model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera have?

No recalls on record.

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