CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).
1Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet recalls
Most common 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
PORSCHE HAS HAD STARTING ISSUES FOR OVER 5 YEARS. BATTERY REPLACED 4 YEARS, RETESTED TWO TIME FOUND GOOD AND FULLY CHARGE. CALLED THREE PORSCHE DEALERS AND WAS GIVE A PART NUMBER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A DEFECTIVE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE/ CONNECTOR INTO FIREWALL STUD THAT WAS NOT INDICATED IN ANY MAINTENANCE BROCHURES ISSUED BY PORSCHE CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, IMPORTER. WAS ADVISED BY SENIOR PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA THAT PCNA ISSUED A SERVICE TECHNICAL BULLETIN THAT THIS 12" RED BATTERY CABLE FEMALE QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR IS CAUSING FIRES IN OLD PORSCHE 911 & 911S. IN 2012 AND 2103, THE 997-1 WAS BROUGHT TO TWO DEALERS AND THEY TESTED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BUT DID NOT RECOM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S CABRIOLET EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA POLE POSITION TIRES, SIZE 295/30R19 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TIRE REPAIR SHOP WHO REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A NEW ONE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
MONDAY 7/20/15 (97 DEGREES HOT) THE CAR WAS IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. PUT GROCERIES INSIDE THE HOUSE, ON MY WAY BACK FOR MORE, I SAW WHITE SMOKE AND THE LIGHTS WERE FLICKERING AND SMELT LIKE BURNT RUBBER AND HORN WAS MAKING NOISE EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE CAR KEYS IN MY POCKET. NEXT, I SEE BLACK SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DASH AREA AND I RAN INSIDE TO GET THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM MY KITCHEN. I SPRAYED THE DASH AND IT LOOKED LIKED THE SMOKE HAD STOPPED. NEXT THING A HUGE BLAZE OF FIRE, SO I RAN TO MY HOSE AND SPRAYED WATER ON THE DASH. WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND MY PASSENGER AIRBAG WENT OFF. FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE CAME AND ASSISTED. NEVER THOUGHT SOMETHING LIKE THIS WAS POSSIBLE UNTIL I WENT ONLIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S CABRIOLET EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI PZERO CORSA TIRES, SIZE: 235/35R19. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED SEVERE DRY ROTTING AND FRACTURES ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXTREMELY COMMON BUT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE TO THE CONTACT. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet questions
Does the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Electrical System (2), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.