2011 Porsche 911 gt3 problems

Common 2011 Porsche 911 gt3 problems

The Porsche 911 GT3 2011 model has been known to have several common problems, as reported by owners and mechanics. Here are some of the issues and their details:

• Oil Leaks: Porsche vehicles, including the 911 GT3, have a number of regular sources for leaking oil. Some of the most common include rear main seal, valve covers, spark plug seals, and turbo oil supply line seals. Less common are leaks from the cam seals and scavenger oil pump seals. Valve cover leaks are obvious and fairly straightforward to fix, but the time-consuming part is removing the old gasket sealer from the valve cover to ensure a good seal for the replacement.

• Interior Electrical Misbehavior: On occasion, 911 models, including the GT3, will exhibit strange and seemingly random electrical misbehavior of interior systems. This could be interior lights staying on, air bag faults, seat malfunctions, etc. Often, this can be traced back to a single control module, which is placed under the drivers seat. Due to the location and proximity to the driver door and window, this module can sometimes become water damaged, especially on cabriolet models. Once the module has got wet, it will often take time to slowly corrode and produce strange electrical faults or misbehavior.

• Ignition Switch Failure: The older 911 models, including the GT3, can suffer from ignition switch failure. Turning the key will not start the car or the key has become stuck in the ignition switch. This problem is typically caused by a failure in the ignition switch mechanism. Replacing the electrical portion of the switch is fairly straightforward and typically solves the no start problem. However, on some occasions, it may be necessary to replace the mechanical portion of the switch as well, which is a little more involved and requires some additional skills.

• Rear Spoiler Malfunction: The rear spoiler, which raises and lowers based on speed, can malfunction. Failure of this system can be expensive, as the slave cylinder or the entire spoiler mechanism may need to be replaced. This is obviously hard to spot, so again, it's worth arranging for an independent specialist to inspect the car if you're not sure.

• Engine Failure: Engine failure isn't unheard of with Gen 1 997s, although equally nor is it as common as made out on some internet forums. Warning signs include a blackened exhaust tip on the left exhausts only, as well as a ticking sound from the engine at idle. If you spot either of these things, walk away as a new engine will cost in the region of £8000.

• Radiator and Air-Conditioning Condenser Damage: All 997s can suffer from damaged radiators and air-conditioning condensers due to their location behind the front bumper where they can become blocked with debris. They cost about £600 to replace, so it's worth checking their condition and testing the air-conditioning blows good and cold.

• Brake Disc Corrosion: Brake discs can corrode on the inside if a car isn't used regularly. This is obviously hard to spot, so again, it's worth arranging for an independent specialist to inspect the car if you're not sure.

• Coolant Fitting Failure: The real ticking time bomb in the 997 GT3 is the coolant fittings. Just keep that in mind the next time you're tailgating another GT3, waiting for the pass. Always makes me a bit nervous.

It's important to note that these issues do not affect all 911 GT3 2011 models, and many owners have reported trouble-free ownership. However, potential buyers should be aware of these common problems and consider having a pre-purchase inspection conducted by a Porsche expert, especially when buying privately.

What is the problem with the 911 GT3?

Problems with the 991.1 GT3's 3.8-liter engine were apparent right from the start. Shortly after the release of the car, Porsche issued a recall for all GT3 models in March 2014. That notice came as a result of loosened screw joints on the connecting rods. The issue ultimately caused two cars to suffer engine fires.

Why is the 2011 GT3 RS so expensive?

With a limited production run of only 600 units worldwide, the GT3 RS 4.0 makes a prudent investment for collectors. Due to its scarcity, and huge interest, prices of the GT3 RS have skyrocketed. Back in 2011, the GT3 would have cost around $185,000. Today, prices are well over half a million dollars!

What are the pros and cons of a Porsche GT3?

2024 Porsche 911 GT3 / GT3 RS

• Highs Sharp chassis reflexes, outrageous performance, expertly tuned flat-six engine.
• Lows Hedge-fund manager price tag, difficult choice between the wild RS or subdued Touring models, stiff-legged ride on RS model.

What is the maintenance of Porsche 911 GT3?

Major maintenance intervals on the 911 GT3 991 versions were planned for 24K miles or 4 years. There are however, additional service items required at 2 and 6 year intervals. In addition, we recommend a PDK clutch fluid replacement at 48K miles or 4 years.

2011 Porsche 911 gt3 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Porsche 911 gt3 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

• Engine and engine cooling problems
• Engine problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Porsche 911 gt3 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.