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2003 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls and problems

The 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

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

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 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 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts1
Tires1
Seats1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,800 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 complaints

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

Seats · reported Aug 29, 2007
2003 porsche 911 carrera affected by a seat recall. Customer states that his vehicle is in the dealers hands until the seats are changed and the vehicle has been there for 7 weeks. The consumer further stated the dealer does not know when the part will be received to perform the recall. The consumer also stated he asked the dealer for a loaner car and one has not been provided, the dealer stated it has not been approved as of yet. The consumer stated he would like the issue investigated.
Tires · reported Jan 14, 2004
When consumer drives vehicle over standing water or snow driver loses steering control. Consumer states that vehicle has the wrong tires, which are not made for the snow. Consumer contacted dealer.
Seat Belts · at 5,800 miles · reported Sep 4, 2003
The driver's side seat belt fell off the consumer's shoulders while driving, but the retractor and buckle were still engaged. When driving in the city, the driver seat belt and the passengers seat belts slid off their shoulders when looking over the left and right shoulders. There were no guides on the seats to keep the belts in an appropriate position. This happened on many occasions, especially when turning corners. The seat belt slid out of the out board shoulder.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera have any recalls?

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

Owners report seat belts problems most often (1 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,800 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.