2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S: 1 recall, 2 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.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #06V008000 · 2006 · 5,094 vehicles
What's wrong: Certain 2 door coupe and convertible vehicles May have been supplied with a tailpipe that May have been produced with a weld located between the fastening clip and exhaust pipe, which is inadequately dimensioned. Also included are certain accessory exhaust pipes installed by dealers.
Why it matters: If the weld completely fails, the exhaust pipe can detach from the vehicle, which could startle the driver resulting in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install a new tailpipe with a longer seam weld free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2006.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Parking brake (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S has 2 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 7 911 Carrera S model years for complaints (2.3× the average 911 Carrera S year). Neighboring years: 2005 (0 complaints, 1 recalls), 2007 (1 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S problems?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are parking brake (1), other / unknown (1).
Where can I get a 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S repair manual?
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