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1990 Porsche Carrera: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 4 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1996

3
recalls
4
owner complaints
0
fire reports
-
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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Common problems

Computed from 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 4 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates.
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)1 complaint
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)1 complaint
“The air bag and seat belt lights come on and when the light for the air bags is on the air bags is disabled which means the air bags aren't going to work. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags
“Gas tank leaks unknown area which causes extreme fumes to enter compartment. Fuel tank replaced w/no change in condition. Please describe details. Tt”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline

Recalls - 3 campaigns

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH91V012000 · Jan 1991

LUGGAGE IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND OR PLASTIC TRIM SURROUNDING THE SAFETY LATCH MAY PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE FRONT HOOD FROM PROPERLY LOCKING.

Remedy: REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AND INSTALL A BRACKET BEHIND THE SAFETY LATCH TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS93V204000 · Dec 1993

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.

Remedy: PORSCHE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW RESISTOR CONTAINING A CIRCUIT BREAKER.

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR96V147000 · Aug 1996

A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1990 Porsche Carrera reliable?

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Porsche Carrera. The most complained-about area is air bags.

Does the 1990 Porsche Carrera have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.