Porsche Carrera GT Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Porsche Carrera GT model year (2004–2006) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Porsche Carrera GT Years to Avoid
1 recall · 1 complaint
Top issue: STRUCTURE
Problem score: 4
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
Best Porsche Carrera GT Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout safe years.
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Porsche Carrera GT — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | Avoid |
All 3 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Porsche Carrera GT Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Carrera GT models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Carrera GT should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2004 Porsche Carrera GT if possible. It has 1 recall, 1 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 4 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Carrera GT to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Carrera GT model years.
Which Carrera GT has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Carrera GT model years with the lowest problem scores.
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