2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
26
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3
The 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3 has received a total of 26 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (20 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (4 complaints), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAD TO PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO HAVE THE COOLANT LINES SECURED INTO THE ENGINE OF MY CAR. THIS CAR HAS A KNOWN FAULT IN WHERE THE COOLANT LINES COME UNSECURED FROM THE VEHICLE, DUMPING ALL COOLANT WITHIN SECONDS. NOT ONLY DOES THIS OVERHEAT THE ENGINE, BUT SLIPPERY COOLANT ALL OVER THE REAR TIRES OF A VEHICLE MEANS A CRASH CAN OCCUR.
"PERMANENT" COOLANT HOSE ATTACHMENT FAILED; IT CAME LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING IN THE ENGINE RESULTING IN COOLANT SPRAYED ONTO TIRE, WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING A TURN , INCLUDING 270 DEGREE SPIN, AND LEAVING ROADWAY; FORTUNATELY NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE NEARBY, SO A COLLISION WAS AVOIDED. APPARENTLY, THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL FAILURE WITH THE GT3 ENGINE. NOTE: THIS WAS NOT A COOLANT HOSE OR HOSE CLAMP FAILURE, THIS WAS A STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF A PERMANENT ENGINE COMPONENT TO WHICH THE COOLANT HOSE MOUNTS. GIVEN THE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES AT STAKE, BOTH TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE AND THOSE ALSO USING THE ROADWAY NEAR THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, IT SHOULD, IN MY OPINION, BE ADDRESSED WITH A SAFETY RECALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT IS UNDETECTABLE UNTIL THE PART FAILS, WITH POTENTIAL LOSS OF LIFE AND SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE. *TR
"PERMANENT" COOLANT HOSE ATTACHMENT FAILED; IT CAME LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING IN THE ENGINE RESULTING IN COOLANT SPRAYED ONTO TIRE, WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING A TURN , INCLUDING 270 DEGREE SPIN, AND LEAVING ROADWAY; FORTUNATELY NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE NEARBY, SO A COLLISION WAS AVOIDED. APPARENTLY, THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL FAILURE WITH THE GT3 ENGINE. NOTE: THIS WAS NOT A COOLANT HOSE OR HOSE CLAMP FAILURE, THIS WAS A STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF A PERMANENT ENGINE COMPONENT TO WHICH THE COOLANT HOSE MOUNTS. GIVEN THE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES AT STAKE, BOTH TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE AND THOSE ALSO USING THE ROADWAY NEAR THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, IT SHOULD, IN MY OPINION, BE ADDRESSED WITH A SAFETY RECALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT IS UNDETECTABLE UNTIL THE PART FAILS, WITH POTENTIAL LOSS OF LIFE AND SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE. *TR
COOLANT HOSE COUPLING CAME LOSE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT SPEED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL ENGINE COOLANT. COOLANT SPILLED RESULTED IN TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF VEHICLE TRACTION, FORTUNATELY WITHOUT INCIDENT. ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO POSSIBLE OVERHEATING IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. *TR
COOLANT HOSE COUPLING CAME LOSE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT SPEED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL ENGINE COOLANT. COOLANT SPILLED RESULTED IN TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF VEHICLE TRACTION, FORTUNATELY WITHOUT INCIDENT. ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO POSSIBLE OVERHEATING IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 2417 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Instructions on advanced technical information for damages to clearcoat from paint protection film application
1406 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PORSCHE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. REPLACING BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM LINE (WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN) FOR PORSCHE 2007 911 GT3 AND 911 TURBO. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 GT3
- 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 32 complaints
- 2005 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 2 complaints
- 2006 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT3 (current)
- 2008 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 1 complaint
- 2009 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 4 complaints
- 2011 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 1 complaint
- 2012 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 0 complaints
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- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints