Tl* the contact owned a 2014 porsche 911 carrera. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the engine was on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire, but not until the vehicle was totally destroyed. There were no injuries. A fire report was filed. Porsche walnut creek (2555 n main st, walnut creek, ca 94597, (925) 280-4900) and the manufacturer were notified. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. *tt
The worst 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
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- Engine2
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Seats
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
- Risk
- The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1‑770‑290‑3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
Recall number 13V502000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 424
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26)
- 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 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving normally. Loss of power. Message indicated reduced engine powe ok to drive. Tried to pull over to shoulder. Car stalls in middle of high traffic high speed highway. Smoke appeared. Could not get out of car for fear of being hit. At same time worried about being rear ended. Smoke thickens. Flames out of engine compartment but I did see it. Almost rear ended. Person stopped and got me out of the car. A minute later flames build and penetrate fire wall. Quickly spread to interior and the car was engulfed in flames. 1 minute more in the car and I would have been burnt or dead. Shamed if I was rear ended. Dangerous and traumatic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 porsche 911 carrera. The contact stated that the sunlight exhibited an excessive glare through the front windshield, which obstructed his vision. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10.
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Questions about the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera
Is the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera, close to a typical 911 Carrera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera have?
1 recall, covering seats.
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