2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

4

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

11

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA

The 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA, potentially affecting up to 584 vehicles.

Recall 20E091000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

| 584 vehicles affected

Defect: Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on...

Consequence: If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive...

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA

4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10379950 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | | 19,000 miles
FAILURE OF COOLANT LINE FITTINGS ON PORSCHE GT3. *TR
#10211303 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | | 37,370 miles
ENGINE IGNITION COILS FAIL DUE TO CRACKS AND CORROSION. THE CAR WILL NOT EXCEED @ 20 MPH, THUS PUTTING THE OCCUPANTS AT RISK. THIS IS A PROBLEM OTHER PORSCHE OWNERS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED. PORSCHE REPLACED 6 COILS ON MY VEHICLE ALL IDENTICAL TO THE ORIGINAL UNITS WHICH FAILED. THUS THE VEHICLE WILL AGAIN FAIL IN TRAFFIC. *TR
#10173290 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | | N/A miles
SUBMISSION REGARDING PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH PORSCHE OF HAWAII SERVICE DEPARTMENT. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE FIRST AND SECOND NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL A601. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING A CREAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO GET THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS OR CHECK ON THE CREAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *NM
#10173290 | SUSPENSION:FRONT | | N/A miles
SUBMISSION REGARDING PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH PORSCHE OF HAWAII SERVICE DEPARTMENT. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE FIRST AND SECOND NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL A601. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING A CREAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO GET THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS OR CHECK ON THE CREAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *NM

Safety Rating for the 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

No. 70-21 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains.

No. 70-21 — WHEELS

Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains.

TB-5-05 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

PORSCHE: CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY REACH ITS ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THIS IS CAUSED BY AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. *PE

405 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES IN AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT. *TT UPDATED 7/17/2008 *PE UPDATED 10/30/08. *PE

0304 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

REVERSE GEAR CANNOT BE ENGAGED. *TC

562 — POWER TRAIN

REPLACING TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION (I NO. 249) (WORKSHOP SERVICE ACTION). *TT

4075 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

CRACKING, SCRAPING AND RATTLING NOISES FROM AROUND THE FRONT SPRING STRUTS WHILE DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES. *TT

605 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE LEAKS AT THE CRANKSHAFT SEALING RING, A NEW CRANKSHAFT SEALING RINGS HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE ENGINES OF THE VEHICLES MENTIONED ABOVE SINCE MAY 17, 2005. *TT

560 — INTERIOR LIGHTING

W560 - CHECKING FLOOR LIGHTS AND REPLACING THEM IF NECESSARY. *TT

553 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

THE IGNITION SWITCH KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION LOCK AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX. ONE HOUR. W553 - REPLACING TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR SUPPORT (WORSHOP SERVICE ACTION). *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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