Porsche CARRERA recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
49,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1974 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
1987: 0; 1989: 2; 1990: 2; 1991: 2; 1992: 2; 1995: 0; 1996: 1; 1999: 0; 2001: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
73V197000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Reported: 1973-10-02 (October 2, 1973) · Model years: 1974
NHTSA campaign record ↗93V204000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Reported: 1993-12-07 (December 7, 1993) · Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF, THE REAR HEATER WILL AUTOMATICALLY OPERATE IN ORDER TO DISSIPATE HEAT IN THE ENGINE HEATING SYSTEM. DURING THIS OPERATION, THE RESISTOR FOR THE REAR HEATER BLOWER CAN BECOME OVERLOADED DUE TO A BINDING OR SEIZED REAR HEATER BLOWER.
Consequence: THE OVERLOADED RESISTOR CAN CREATE HEAT SUFFICIENT TOIGNITE THE PLASTIC AIR PIPE TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED, RESULTING IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: PORSCHE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW RESISTOR CONTAINING A CIRCUIT BREAKER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V147000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1996-08-08 (August 8, 1996) · Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V089001 · Air Bags:Frontal
Reported: 1998-11-27 (November 27, 1998) · Model years: 1996
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND A SPECIAL FILTER HORN RELAY WILL BE INSTALLED THAT PROTECTS THE AIR BAG UNIT FROM VOLTAGE PEAKS.
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