2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (1 report).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 911 Carrera?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls

Seats

Recall 04V070Feb 18, 20041,805 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts1
Tires1
Seats1

What owners report

2007-08-30, Seats
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. *KB 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. *TR
2004-01-14, Tires
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. *AK
2003-07-11, Seat Belts
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FELL OFF THE CONSUMER'S SHOULDERS WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE WERE STILL ENGAGED. *AK 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. *SCC *JB

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera questions

Does the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera: Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (1), Tires (1), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 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.

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