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2005 Porsche 911 repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (11%)

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2005 Porsche 911 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (29%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD

Porsche 911 in Mississippi, United States
- Oct 2015
Oct 2015

91500 mi

US $5200
Brake light sensor going bad, replaced to fix PSM issue Passenger door 

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2005 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD

Porsche 911 in West Virginia, United States
- Jun 2010
Jun 2010

34749 mi

US $1263
Steering wheel module and new battery 

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2005 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

325-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Porsche 911 in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2022
Nov 2015

120400 mi
Various rattles, dealer took care of everything at 120K mile service 
Dec 2017

132000 mi

US $525
Headlight control unit erroneously giving fault for right high beam. Dealer swapped control units with similar vehicle and problem went away. New control unit ordered from Germany, replaced, and problem resolved 
Jan 2022

166000 mi

US $1700
water pump bearing failed, coolant leaking 
Porsche 911 in California, United States
- Jul 2006
Jul 2006

6000 mi

US $800
Oil leak at engine seal. 

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2005 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible

325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD

Porsche 911 in Maryland, United States
Jun 2017 - Oct 2021
Oct 2017

61000 mi
Diagnosed a faulty front control module (common issue that occurs as results of waxing/rubbing around headlight area - static causes a short in the module). 
Mar 2021

65000 mi

US $45
Replaced front hood struts that were failing 

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2005 Porsche 911 Repair Histories

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