Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, across 5 model years (1995–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 911 Carrera Cabriolet model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 911 Carrera Cabriolet: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 1996 911 Carrera Cabriolet: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 1995 911 Carrera Cabriolet: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 1 | 1 | — | Seats | |
| 1998 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1995 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 1 | 1 | — | Structure |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (1), 1996 (1), 1995 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?
Air Bags, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.