2003 Porsche 911 Carrera
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.
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When consumer drives vehicle over standing water or snow driver loses steering control. Consumer states that vehicle has the wrong tires, which are not made for the snow. Consumer contacted dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-14
Seats
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seats.
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2003 Porsche 911 Carrera affected by a seat recall. Customer states that his vehicle is in the dealers hands until the seats are changed and the vehicle has been there for 7 weeks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-30
Seat belts
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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The driver's side seat belt fell off the consumer's shoulders while driving, but the retractor and buckle were still engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-11
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004-04-26Seats04V070000 Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet Porsche's strength standards.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on April 26, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
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2020-12-22Suspension20E091000 Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund.
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V070000 · Seats
- Recall 20E091000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.