1990 PORSCHE CARRERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA
The 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA, potentially affecting up to 23,884 vehicles.
Recall 96V147000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 12,538 vehicles affected
Defect: A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS.
View full details →Recall 93V204000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 11,346 vehicles affected
Defect: AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF, THE REAR HEATER WILL AUTOMATICALLY OPERATE IN ORDER TO DISSIPATE HEAT IN THE ENGINE HEATING SYSTEM. DURING THIS OPERATION, THE RESISTOR FOR THE REAR HEATER BLOWER CAN BECOME OVERLOADED DUE TO A BINDING OR SEIZED REAR HEATER BLOWER.
Consequence: THE OVERLOADED RESISTOR CAN CREATE HEAT SUFFICIENT TOIGNITE THE PLASTIC AIR PIPE TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED, RESULTING IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: PORSCHE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW RESISTOR CONTAINING A CIRCUIT BREAKER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT LIGHTS COME ON AND WHEN THE LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAGS IS ON THE AIR BAGS IS DISABLED WHICH MEANS THE AIR BAGS AREN'T GOING TO WORK. *AK
GAS TANK LEAKS UNKNOWN AREA WHICH CAUSES EXTREME FUMES TO ENTER COMPARTMENT. FUEL TANK REPLACED W/NO CHANGE IN CONDITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
GAS TANK LEAKS UNKNOWN AREA WHICH CAUSES EXTREME FUMES TO ENTER COMPARTMENT. FUEL TANK REPLACED W/NO CHANGE IN CONDITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Safety Rating for the 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
GRP1/9301 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
FAN BEARING/BELT DAMAGE. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CARRERA
- 1987 PORSCHE CARRERA — 1 complaint
- 1988 PORSCHE CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 1989 PORSCHE CARRERA — 8 complaints
- 1990 PORSCHE CARRERA (current)
- 1991 PORSCHE CARRERA — 1 complaint
- 1992 PORSCHE CARRERA — 1 complaint
- 1995 PORSCHE CARRERA — 1 complaint
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