2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Carrera 4S years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. That is the most of any 911 Carrera 4S model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 38,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on april 26, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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Other Porsche 911 Carrera 4S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Carrera 4S | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 911 Carrera 4S | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 911 Carrera 4S | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Carrera 4S model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.