2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet recalls and problems

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

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Recalls may cover only some 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Seats	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 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 Cabriolet complaints

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

Seats · at 15,000 miles · reported Nov 5, 2008

The contact owns a 2003 porsche 911 carrera cabriolet. While driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions, upon braking, the driver's side seat back tilted slightly to the rear position without assistance. The seat back support attachments were not properly secured to the seat. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 04v070000 (Seats), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: 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 Cabriolet?

Owners report seats problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 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.