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Porsche 911 GT3 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 59 complaints about the Porsche 911 GT3 since 2004, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 27 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
59
Recalls
9
Worst year
2004
Warranty extensions
2
Model years
2004-2018

Porsche 911 GT3 years to avoid

No model year of the Porsche 911 GT3 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Porsche 911 GT3 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Porsche 911 GT3 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2004200520072008201020112018

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Porsche 911 GT3 problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    55
  • Transmission
    4
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Porsche 911 GT3 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2018-1Driver assistance10
2011-1Engine10
2010-3Engine21
2008-1Visibility10
2007-24Engine21,00000
2005-2Engine00
2004-27Engine31,00003

Recalls 9

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Porsche 911 GT3 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Porsche 911 GT3

What years of the Porsche 911 GT3 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Porsche 911 GT3 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Porsche 911 GT3?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Porsche 911 GT3?

Engine, with 55 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (4) and wheels (1).

How many recalls does the Porsche 911 GT3 have?

9 recalls between 2004 and 2018. The 2022 model year has the most, with 3.

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