1990 Porsche Carrera: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1990 Porsche Carrera: 2 recalls, 3 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #93V204000 · 1993 · 11,346 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: The overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire.
The fix: Porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker.
Steering Vehicle recall #96V147000 · 1996 · 12,538 vehicles
What's wrong: A part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process.
Why it matters: This condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Fuel system (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Airbags (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1990 Porsche Carrera has 3 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 8 Carrera model years for complaints (1.5× the average Carrera year). Neighboring years: 1991 (1 complaints, 2 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 1990 Porsche Carrera have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 1990 Porsche Carrera. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1990 Porsche Carrera problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel system (1), airbags (1), engine & cooling (1).
Where can I get a 1990 Porsche Carrera repair manual?
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