Rear window wiper arm failed.
The worst 1996 Porsche Carrera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur.
- Risk
- Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the air bag system and a special filter horn relay will be installed that protects the air bag unit from voltage peaks.
Recall number 98V089001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Porsche Carrera 101
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
What 1996 Porsche Carrera owners say
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Questions about the 1996 Porsche Carrera
Is the 1996 Porsche Carrera reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Porsche Carrera, fewer than a typical Carrera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Porsche Carrera?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Porsche Carrera have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
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