1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
The 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (7 complaints), Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (2 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA, potentially affecting up to 3,318 vehicles.
Recall 20E091000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
| 584 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 00V109000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,734 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCORRECT PROGRAMMING OF THE ELECTRONIC LOGIC UNIT CAN CAUSE AN INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL.
Consequence: THE VEHICLE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SO THAT THE FUEL LEVEL AND THE RANGE OF REMAINING FUEL ARE DETERMINED AND DISPLAYED CORRECTLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. S10 DIRECT REPLY- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS IN PORSCHE CARS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MANY DEFECTS IN RECENT YEARS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE M96 AND M97 ENGINES. OTHER KNOWN DEFECTS WERE THE TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS, CLUTCH ETC. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WITH THE ENGINE IN HIS VEHICLE. HE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO A RATTLING NOISE, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WHICH WAS BINDING AND THE AIRBAGS. ALSO, THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE CONSUMER STATED PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA ACKNOWLEDGED THE KNOWN DEFECTS, BUT THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER HE WAITED TOO LONG. *JB UPDATED 11/24/10
1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. S10 DIRECT REPLY- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS IN PORSCHE CARS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MANY DEFECTS IN RECENT YEARS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE M96 AND M97 ENGINES. OTHER KNOWN DEFECTS WERE THE TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS, CLUTCH ETC. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WITH THE ENGINE IN HIS VEHICLE. HE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO A RATTLING NOISE, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WHICH WAS BINDING AND THE AIRBAGS. ALSO, THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE CONSUMER STATED PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA ACKNOWLEDGED THE KNOWN DEFECTS, BUT THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER HE WAITED TOO LONG. *JB UPDATED 11/24/10
1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. S10 DIRECT REPLY- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS IN PORSCHE CARS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MANY DEFECTS IN RECENT YEARS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE M96 AND M97 ENGINES. OTHER KNOWN DEFECTS WERE THE TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS, CLUTCH ETC. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WITH THE ENGINE IN HIS VEHICLE. HE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO A RATTLING NOISE, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WHICH WAS BINDING AND THE AIRBAGS. ALSO, THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE CONSUMER STATED PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA ACKNOWLEDGED THE KNOWN DEFECTS, BUT THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER HE WAITED TOO LONG. *JB UPDATED 11/24/10
1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. S10 DIRECT REPLY- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS IN PORSCHE CARS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MANY DEFECTS IN RECENT YEARS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE M96 AND M97 ENGINES. OTHER KNOWN DEFECTS WERE THE TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS, CLUTCH ETC. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WITH THE ENGINE IN HIS VEHICLE. HE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO A RATTLING NOISE, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WHICH WAS BINDING AND THE AIRBAGS. ALSO, THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE CONSUMER STATED PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA ACKNOWLEDGED THE KNOWN DEFECTS, BUT THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER HE WAITED TOO LONG. *JB UPDATED 11/24/10
NORMAL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE INTERVALS AND RECOMMENDED DEALER SERVICE. AT 65K MILES ENGINE FAILED. DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT A CONNECTING ROD PUNCTURED THE ENGINE BLOCK. NO ASSISTANCE AT ALL FROM PORSCHE, HAD TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT ENGINE AS THE CAR WAS 2 YEARS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
122-P8H4P-08 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Concern: Deactivating the transport lock for the rollover protection system before delivery of the vehicle to the customer. (Activating rollover protection system). Information: The transport lock for the rollover protection system is activated at the factory for vehicle transport.
700 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
CREAKING NOISE IN CLUTCH BELL HOUSING AREA. *TT
405 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW CRANKSHAFT SEALING RING ON FLYWHEEL SIDE. *TT
205 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY REACH ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. *TT
300 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAKS IN AREA OF CRANKSHAFT SEALING RING IN FLYWHEEL SIDE MAY BE COMING FROM THE CRANKCASE AND INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT FLANGE BOLTS. *MJ
11A01 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKCASES AND BEARING HOUSING USE FOR REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT PARTS. *TT
2601 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM/SPORTS EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
802 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL CHECK PROCEDURE. *TT
102 — STRUCTURE:BODY
MODIFIED REAR HARDTOP LOCKS. *TT
4470 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
BRAKE BOSTER SEALT REPLACEMENT AT THE FIREWALL. CORRECTIONS. *TT
Showing 10 of 20 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
- 1997 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 1 complaint
- 1998 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (current)
- 2000 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 2 complaints
- 2001 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 1 complaint
- 2002 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 4 complaints
- 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 3 complaints
- 2004 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — 9 complaints
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