There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Porsche 911, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Porsche 911 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 69,000 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 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Apr 3, 2025
I bought this vehicle from the Mecum auction. It was represented as a vehicle with 2651 miles on the odometer after purchase. I later ran a Carfax and saw that it had upwards of 60,000 miles and had potential odometer. Roll Back. I contacted Mecum and they said they could not do anything about it. The seller who sold it to Mecum was a dealership in Michigan.
Unknown or Other · at 75,894 miles · reported Jan 28, 2020
Odometer reading on the cluster and title do not match what the car actually has. I purchased the car from mullins ford of vero beach. Found many problems with the car and found that the mileage true mileage was actually 13,000 miles more. Spoke to two managers and neither of them wanted to do anything about it. I really loved the car and wanted to keep it but for someone to lie and do something fraudulent is not a pleasure I wanted to be apart so I informed them of it and made them refund my money. After 9 hours of my life wasted for this horrible experience I feel that something needs to be…
Unknown or Other · reported Aug 1, 2018
This vehicle has a dark history around 2010 ! There were five title issues reported all staying lemon law issues ! I can't get anyone to vlarify
Engine · at 62,000 miles · reported May 7, 2014
Vehicle's engine started to "rattle" at warm-up, then would go away, typical for an ims failure. Any longer wait may have resulted in complete engine failure.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 52,000 miles · reported Jun 4, 2013
Entered highway and reached highway speed, low coolant light appeared and large cloud of smoke exited the rear of the car. Pulled over and engine bay smoking with coolant everywhere inside engine bay and over rear of car including tires. Coolant had completely drained due to a glued in fitting which had come loose.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Porsche 911 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Porsche 911 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Porsche 911?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 69,000 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.