2004 Porsche Carrera
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Porsche Carrera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2004 Porsche Carrera at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2004 Porsche Carrera recalls 1
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Carrera GT vehicles. The spherical joints that connect the wishbone suspension components on the front and rear axles can fail due to damage from mechanical stress and corrosion.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the suspension joints. If damage is found, owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until it is repaired. Once parts are available, dealers will replace the spherical joints, free of charge…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2004 Porsche Carrera MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 17 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2004 Porsche Carrera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2004 Porsche Carrera. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.