1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: 1 recall, 0 owner complaints.
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Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #04V601000 · 2004 · 8,638 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.
Why it matters: The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the roof alignment and roof locking pins. In addition, the two roof locking motors will be replaced. Also a new sensor system within the motor assembly will provide an improved control signal to the instrument cluster if the roof is not properly closed when the driver drives…
Most-reported problems
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 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 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
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FAQ
Does the 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 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 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 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.