Porsche 911 Turbo 2003

Model 911 Turbo made in 2003 by Porsche got 10 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, fuel system, gasoline and power train. There were some recalls concerningseats, steering.

911 turbo year 2003

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2003

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SEATS
04V070000	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	from 09/16/2002 to 03/17/2003	V (Vehicle)	1805	04/26/2004	MFR	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	02/18/2004	02/25/2004
Defect Summary	Certain passenger vehicles fitted with front seat backs, which do not meet porsche's strength standards.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace both the front seats. owner notification began on april 26, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
03V218000	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	from 07/24/2002 to 03/01/2003	V (Vehicle)	1043	12/01/2003	MFR	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	06/16/2003	06/18/2003
Defect Summary	Certain passenger vehicles may have a loose fitting in the pressure line of the power steering assembly.
Consequence Summary	If the fitting is loose, the hydraulic fluid could leak out, which could lead to loss of power steering assist and, for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, loss of clutch assistance. if the leaking fluid comes into contact with hot exhaust components, it could ignite.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will tighten the fitting to specifications. owner notification began on december 1, 2003. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Notes	Porsche recall no. a307.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
602	10/11/2002		10013351	Activating the cd radio porsche cdr 23. *tt	04/15/2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
D76	05/08/2008		10025182	Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe	07/16/2008
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
703	10/20/2004	9110	10010784	Diagnosing and repairing the pcm2 system. this bulletin replaces bulletin #703 dated 5/23/03. *tt	12/13/2004
SEATS
103	04/23/2004		10006703	Campaign a309. in order to avoid danger to occupants in a rear-end collision, both of the front seats must be replaced. *tt	05/11/2004
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
A307	11/24/2003		10005370	Voluntary customer campaign involving vehicles that may have a loose connection (threaded union) in the pressure hose system of the power steering unit. *tt	02/24/2004
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PK-D8-16	03/02/2011		10038544	Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm	06/20/2011
PK-D8-16	03/02/2011		10038544	Ready	06/20/2011
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
D77	05/21/2008		10025186	Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe	07/16/2008

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ENGINE
02/23/2013	80244	1
	Coolant pipe failure at coolant console on top of the engine causing all coolant to immediately spill on top the engine, spraying the rear tires causing rear tires to lose traction. the coolant pipe is press fit with what appears to be an adhesive which failed leaving the exit pipe made of steel separated from an aluminum console or block. the coolant loss was immediate causing total coolant loss. very disconcerting at 70mph having coolant spray all over the rear tires (particularly the drivers side rear). causing the rear of the car to slide sideways on a gentle right hand bend on an interstate. *tr
02/23/2013	80244
	Coolant pipe failure at coolant console on top of the engine causing all coolant to immediately spill on top the engine, spraying the rear tires causing rear tires to lose traction. the coolant pipe is press fit with what appears to be an adhesive which failed leaving the exit pipe made of steel separated from an aluminum console or block. the coolant loss was immediate causing total coolant loss. very disconcerting at 70mph having coolant spray all over the rear tires (particularly the drivers side rear). causing the rear of the car to slide sideways on a gentle right hand bend on an interstate.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
02/14/2012	54000
	The coolant line connectors that come out of the engine / block are dislodging from the engine blocks and blowing out all of the coolant in a matter of seconds. porsche used some sort of adhesive to hold the connectors in the block instead of welding them in; as the cars age and go through lots of heat cycles, the adhesive is wearing out and the connectors are blowing out of the engine block causing a massive coolant dump which can be dangerous if travelling at freeway speeds.