2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET
The 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 1,805 vehicles.
Recall 04V070000 — SEATS
| 1,805 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH FRONT SEAT BACKS, WHICH DO NOT MEET PORSCHE'S STRENGTH STANDARDS.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*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 15,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED 11/25/08. *LJ UPDATED 11/25/08.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET
- 1998 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET — 0 complaints
- 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET (current)
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