2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Turbo years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo. That ranks 4th out of 15 911 Turbo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (11 complaints, 85%), typically at around 47,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo 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 | 11 | 85% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 15% | 58,700 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 63,421 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo recalls (2)
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.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have a loose fitting in the pressure line of the power steering assembly.
Risk: If the fitting is loose, the hydraulic fluid could leak out, which could lead to loss of power steering assist and, for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, loss of clutch assistance. If the leaking fluid comes into contact with hot exhaust components, it could ignite.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the fitting to specifications. Owner notification began on december 1, 2003. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rapid coolant loss (PE13009) — opened Apr 26, 2013, closed Mar 10, 2014.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving home from work in december 2015, on a local road near my home, the engine began emitting a large steam cloud behind the vehicle and the coolant level light appeared. I pulled over and there was a major coolant leak behind the car. I had the car taken to a shop, and they identified the…
I was driving on the putnam park road course track on 9/12/15, and one of my coolant fittings broke loose from the defective porsche adhesive. It spewed coolant all over the track, creating a very dangerous situation causing other drivers to lose control. I had a porsche dealer remedy the situation…
I was driving my vehicle down the highway while accelerating when i felt the car squirm and noticed a large cloud of smoke billowing from the rear of the vehicle. I pulled over and identified the issue as a catastrophic coolant leak from the engine area (rear) of the vehicle. I had the vehicle…
I was driving on interstate 15 northbound when i felt the rear end of my car slip. I was traveling at approximately 70 mpg in 5th gear on a 68 degree evening. I looked in my rear view mirror and saw smoke / steam coming out of the engine compartment. I pulled over as soon as i could, which was…
Aluminum coolant pipe, that is glued into water pump manifold, came loose causing massive loss of coolant all over the road causing slippery conditions for other drivers. *tr
Other Porsche 911 Turbo years
← 2002 911 Turbo · 2004 911 Turbo →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 911 Turbo | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 911 Turbo | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 911 Turbo | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 911 Turbo | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 2 |
| 2002 911 Turbo | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 911 Turbo | 22 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Turbo model years, the 2003 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.