I was driving down the street in my 1991 porsche carrera 2 at approximately 10-15 MPH when the driver's side airbag spontaneously deployed, severely bruising my chest, hurting my neck, and burning my legs with some sort of a burning chemical. I reported it to porsche who eventually came and got the car, kept it for 4-5 months, and claimed to have replaced some components of the airbag system. They refused to share with me what happened to cause this. The car was returned to me, and it was stored all winter until may 2009 when I began driving it for the first time since the incident. After approximately 150 miles later, the airbag warning light came on and I called porsche who now refuses to do anything. I live over 5 hours from the nearest dealer and I am afraid to drive the car to the dealer to be looked at. I also feel since they supposedly replaced the system, the warning light being on is related to whatever they did. I am afraid this airbag explosion is going to happen to me again- which at a higher speed could prove fatal or at least very injurious.
The worst 1991 Porsche Carrera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
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- Airbags1
Recalls 2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- A part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V147000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V204000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Porsche Carrera 83
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
- Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
- Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
- Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030
- Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof
- Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
- Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
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Is the 1991 Porsche Carrera reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 Porsche Carrera, fewer than a typical Carrera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Porsche Carrera?
Airbags, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1991 Porsche Carrera have?
2 recalls, covering steering and electrical system.
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