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1991 Porsche CarreraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1991 Porsche Carrera, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage92kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Porsche Carrera has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1991 Porsche Carrera 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.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V-147 · Aug 8, 1996 · 12,538 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 93V-204 · Dec 7, 1993 · 11,346 vehicles

Risk. THE OVERLOADED RESISTOR CAN CREATE HEAT SUFFICIENT TOIGNITE THE PLASTIC AIR PIPE TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED, RESULTING IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1991 vs. every other Carrera 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 Carrera median. How we score

'74'87'89'90'91'92'95'96'97'99'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Carrera owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET IN MY 1991 PORSCHE CARRERA 2 AT APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED, SEVERELY BRUISING MY CHEST, HURTING MY NECK, AND BURNING MY LEGS WITH SOME SORT OF A BURNING CHEMICAL. I REPORTED IT TO PORSCHE WHO EVENTUALLY CAME AND GOT THE…
Complaint 10279283 · Aug 4, 2009 · 91,800 miles

Own a 1991 Carrera?

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