2000 Porsche 911 Carrera problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear (1) · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:macpherson Strut 2020-12-11 · campaign 20E091000 · 584 vehicles
Defect: Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), and 2006-2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 997). The pin of the strut
Risk: If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.
Service bulletins (193)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-11-26 · No. D704 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384f the affected vehicles are cars that use the part number mentioned.
Engine 2024-11-17 · No. D703 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. the affected vehicles are cars that use part number 0pc115099a
Unknown Or Other 2024-11-14 · No. 2416 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
special tools and equipment information for the wiscope uv upgrade - affecting all porsche models
Unknown Or Other 2024-11-12 · PIWIS2402h · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on piwis tester update 43.000.020 & .021. piwis tester updates applies to all porsche models that have an obd2 port.
Unknown Or Other 2024-11-09 · PIWIS2402g · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on piwis tester update 43.000.017. piwis tester updates applies to all porsche models that have an obd2 port.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-11-08 · No. D702 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera - pad980551 & pad980568c. the affected vehicles are cars that use the part numbers mentioned.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.