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2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet: 1 recall, 0 owner complaints.

1vehicle recalls
0owner complaints
0mention a crash
–best combined mpg
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Recalls

1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Seats Vehicle recall #04V070000 · 2004 · 1,805 vehicles

What's wrong: Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet Porsche's strength standards.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: Dealers will replace both the front seats. Owner notification began on April 26, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Most-reported problems

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet so far.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.

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FAQ

Does the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Where can I get a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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