Model year guide

2004 Porsche Carrera 4

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Porsche Carrera 4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2004 Porsche Carrera 4 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined17–18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Porsche Carrera 4 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Porsche Carrera 4.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 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 4 MPG & running costs

Combined17–18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,650
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume70 cu ft
Cargo volume5 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$11,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 9 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 4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,250
Fuel only$23,250
Per mile$0.31

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.

2004 Porsche Carrera 4 vehicles on record

Other Porsche Carrera 4 model years

2004 Porsche Carrera 4 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Porsche Carrera 4 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2004 Porsche Carrera 4. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Porsche Carrera 4 get?

The 2004 Porsche Carrera 4 has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (9 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.