no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. IF THE WELD COMPLETELY FAILS, THE EXHAUST PIPE CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD STARTLE THE DRIVER RESULTING IN A CRASH.
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 16, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Parking brake1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other 911 Carrera S year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 911 Carrera S median. How we score
'05'06'07'12'20'21'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 911 Carrera S owners report
Recent parking brake complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
HAND BRAKE FAILED. PARKED ON INCLINE INFRONT OF CAR GARAGE. CAR ROLLED DOWN INCLINE ACROSS STREET INTO NEIGHBORS PICK UP TRUCK. HANDBRAKE WAS STILL IN ENGAGED POSITION AFTER INCIDENT. *TR
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