2003 Porsche 911 Targa Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 25, 2004 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 911 Targa years
Not enough data
NHTSA crash rating
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NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Porsche 911 Targa so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2003 Porsche 911 Targa recalls (1)

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SeatsFeb 18, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V070000 · 1,805 vehicles

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.

Other Porsche 911 Targa years

YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Porsche 911 Targa?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Porsche 911 Targa?

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 Targa a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Targa model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.