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2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S recalls and problems

The 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S recalls

Recall 04V-070: Seats

Reported Feb 18, 2004 · 1,805 vehicles affected · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.

Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seats could twist, tilting on one side to the rear, possibly resulting in personal injury to the vehicle occupant.

Fix: Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on april 26, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 38,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 38,000 miles · reported Mar 13, 2010
2003 porsche 911 c4s coupe: catastrophic engine failure in new york. Would likely have caused a serious accident, if had still been on I-87. Moments before, diverted to nearly empty rt-9. From web research and discussions with porsche service centers, I estimate that 1st gen water cooled boxer engines in boxster and 911 during '99-'08 have had > 5% catastrophic failure rate associated with the intermediate shaft system (Shaft, bearings, lubrication system). The 2nd gen water cooled boxer engines introduced in 2009 eliminated the intermediate shaft. My experience indicates porsche ag and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S: 04V-070 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 38,000 miles.

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.