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.
The worst 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Seats
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V070000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 373
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
What 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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
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Questions about the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera
Is the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera, close to a typical 911 Carrera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint. Next is seats (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera have?
1 recall, covering seats.
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