2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Problems & Complaints

Better than average74% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 911 GT3 at the same age

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 74% fewer than a typical 911 GT3 model year at the same age, making the 2010 one of the better 911 GT3 years. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

3complaints
2recalls
1crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 problems

  • Engine & cooling~15,000 miles
    267%
  • Suspension~18,000 miles
    133%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~18,000 miles
    133%

Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Porsche 911 GT3 complaints by model year

20042007201020142022202327243
Owner complaints per model year, Porsche 911 GT3. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 911 GT3 years: 2014, 2010, 2022. Years to avoid: 2007, 2004. Compare all years →

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 recalls (2)

Wheels › Hub

NHTSA recall 12V-558 · Dec 3, 2012 · 455 vehicles

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2009, through February 11, 2010. The rear wheel hubs may be prone to failure under certain driving conditions. Also, the original, suggested maintenance intervals may be insufficient to prevent wheel hub failure.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. The service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of Porsche's owner…

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 11V-285 · Jun 10, 2011 · 1,702 vehicles

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010-2011, 911 turbo; turbo s, 911 gt3, gt3 rs and gt2 rs high performance vehicles, manufactured from May 18, 2009 through September 17, 2010, and equipped with center locking hub and wheel assemblies. Over time the hubs can wear prematurely.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the central locking hubs and wheels with an improved design, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 28, 2011. Owners May contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3:

Rapid coolant loss

NHTSA investigation PE13009 · opened Apr 26, 2013 · closed Mar 10, 2014

On April 26, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE13-009 to investigate 10 complaints alleging incidents of sudden coolant loss while traveling on public roadways in certain model year (MY) 2001 through 2007 Porsche 911 vehicles.The complaints alleged that pipe ends joined by epoxy to certain cooling system components may fail suddenly and separate, resulting in large volumes of coolant…

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.8L 6-cyl6-speed manualRWD14 / 21 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 a good car?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 911 GT3 rates better than average: 74% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 911 GT3 at the same age. It is one of the best 911 GT3 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (1) and transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many recalls does the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3, the most recent from December 3, 2012 (hub). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Porsche 911 GT3?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2010 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007 and 2004. See the full Porsche 911 GT3 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 15,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.