2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Carrera S Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. That is the most of any 911 Carrera S Cabriolet model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 34,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 50% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 25% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Problem: Certain 2 door coupe and convertible vehicles may have been supplied with a tailpipe that may have been produced with a weld located between the fastening clip and exhaust pipe, which is inadequately dimensioned. Also included are certain accessory exhaust pipes installed by dealers.
Risk: If the weld completely fails, the exhaust pipe can detach from the vehicle, which could startle the driver resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new tailpipe with a longer seam weld free of charge. The recall began on january 24, 2006. Owners may 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.
Porsche has had starting issues for over 5 years. Battery replaced 4 years, retested two time found good and fully charge. Called three porsche dealers and was give a part number for the replacement of a defective positive battery cable/ connector into firewall stud that was not indicated in any…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche 911 carrera s cabriolet equipped with bridgestone potenza pole position tires, size 295/30r19 (na). While driving approximately 60 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to a tire repair shop who replaced the tire with a new one, but…
Monday 7/20/15 (97 degrees hot) the car was in front of the garage. Put groceries inside the house, on my way back for more, i saw white smoke and the lights were flickering and smelt like burnt rubber and horn was making noise even though i had the car keys in my pocket. Next, i see black smoke…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche 911 carrera s cabriolet equipped with pirelli pzero corsa tires, size: 235/35r19. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed severe dry rotting and fractures on all four tires. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was…
Other Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet years
← 2005 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Carrera S Cabriolet model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.