2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2
The 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2, potentially affecting up to 2,848 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 →Recall 03V218000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 1,043 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE PRESSURE LINE OF THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: IF THE FITTING IS LOOSE, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD LEAK OUT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND, FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, LOSS OF CLUTCH ASSISTANCE. IF THE LEAKING FLUID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS, IT COULD IGNITE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FITTING TO SPECIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY CAR IS A 2002 PORSCHE GT2 (THE DROP DOWN MENU ABOVE DID NOT HAVE A 2002 TO SELECT). IT IS A STREET CAR BUT TO FULLY ENJOY IT I PARTICIPATE IN HIGH SPEED DRIVER EDUCATION EVENTS HELD ON RACETRACKS BUY THE PORSCHE AND BMW CLUBS. THE ENGINES IN THESE CARS ARE KNOWN TO HAVE CATASTROPHIC COOLANT LINE FITTING FAILURES. THESE FITTINGS ARE ADHERED TO THE MANIFOLDS AND THEY CAN COME LOOSE. WHEN THEY DO ALL THE COOLANT DUMPS OUT QUICKLY. AS ANTIFREEZE IS EXTREMELY SLIPPERY THIS CAN CAUSE A VERY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION BOTH TO THE PORSCHE AND CARS BEHIND; THE CARS, DRIVERS AND OCCUPANTS THAT MAY DRIVE OVER THE COOLANT ARE AT RISK. I HAD ONE OF THE 7 COOLANT LINE FITTINGS IN THE CAR FAIL AT A HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING EDUCATION EVENT AT NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY WHILE BRAKING HARD FROM THE BACK STRAIGHTAWAY ENTERING TURN 3. I WAS SLOWING FROM A HIGH SPEED WHEN THE FITTING FAILED. MY REAR END WIGGLED WHEN THE TIRES HIT THE COOLANT BUT FORTUNATELY NEITHER I OR ANYONE ELSE ON THE TRACK HAD AN INCIDENT. THE TRACK WAS SHUT DOWN FOR 30 MINUTES WHILE THEY CLEANED UP THE SLIPPERY, DANGEROUS SURFACE. PORSCHE HAS KNOWN OF THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS YET HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THE PROPER REPAIR WHICH I HAD PERFORMED ENTAILS WELDING ALL THE FITTINGS AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $5000. THIS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION, ONE PORSCHE SHOULD BE DOING PROACTIVELY AND SHOULD COVER THE COSTS FOR FOLKS LIKE ME, TO PREVENT POTENTIALLY FATAL ACCIDENTS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. D693 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the wire set - 976971227 & 976971227A
103 — SEATS
CAMPAIGN A309. IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGER TO OCCUPANTS IN A REAR-END COLLISION, BOTH OF THE FRONT SEATS MUST BE REPLACED. *TT
A307 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER CAMPAIGN INVOLVING VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION (THREADED UNION) IN THE PRESSURE HOSE SYSTEM OF THE POWER STEERING UNIT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 GT2
- 2003 PORSCHE 911 GT2 (current)
- 2004 PORSCHE 911 GT2 — 0 complaints
- 2005 PORSCHE 911 GT2 — 0 complaints
- 2006 PORSCHE 911 GT2 — 0 complaints
- 2007 PORSCHE 911 GT2 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE 911 GT2 — 0 complaints
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