2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Carrera Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 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 Cabriolet. That is the most of any 911 Carrera Cabriolet model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is seats (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 15,000 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 Cabriolet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 100% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 porsche 911 carrera cabriolet. While driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, upon braking, the driver's side seat back tilted slightly to the rear position without assistance. The seat back support attachments were not properly secured to the seat. The…
Other Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 1 | 1 |
See all Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet problems by year, every Porsche model, or the Porsche VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?
Owners most often report seats problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?
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 Cabriolet a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Carrera Cabriolet model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.