1996 PORSCHE 911 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
3
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 PORSCHE 911
The 1996 PORSCHE 911 has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints), Tires (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1996 PORSCHE 911, potentially affecting up to 2,089 vehicles.
Recall 98V089001 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 1,968 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND A SPECIAL FILTER HORN RELAY WILL BE INSTALLED THAT PROTECTS THE AIR BAG UNIT FROM VOLTAGE PEAKS.
View full details →Recall 95V248000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: THE INSIDE PIPES OF THE HEAT EXCHANGERS MIGHT BE SUBJECT TO CRACKING.
Consequence: WITH THE HEATER SWITCHED ON, EXHAUST FUMES FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ENTRY OF EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD, IN EXTREME CASES, CAUSE ASPHYXIATION AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER IN THESE VEHICLES.
View full details →Recall 95V247000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 91 vehicles affected
Defect: THE COVER SLEEVES ON THE EXHAUST TAILPIPES HAVE BEEN SECURED WITH ONLY TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR WELDING SPOTS.
Consequence: THE COVER COULD LOOSEN DURING DRIVING AND DETACH CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER DRIVERS AND/OR NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAILPIPES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM WITH TAILPIPES ON WHICH THE COVER SLEEVE HAS BEEN SECURED WITH FOUR WELDING SPOTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 PORSCHE 911
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 PORSCHE 911. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HIS 1996 PORSCHE 911 BUT FOR INSURANCE REASONS THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM STORAGE UNTIL APRIL 1, 2005. *NM (CONVERTIBLE TOP LOCKING MECHANISM MOTOR) THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. RECALL#04V601000 *SC *JB
PE 01 031/ WIRING HARNESS INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD MALFUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.ENGINE WOULD REMAIN ON AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FLASH, AND A/C WOULD NOT OPERATE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.AK
PE 01 031/ WIRING HARNESS INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD MALFUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.ENGINE WOULD REMAIN ON AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FLASH, AND A/C WOULD NOT OPERATE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.AK
PE 01 031/ WIRING HARNESS INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD MALFUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.ENGINE WOULD REMAIN ON AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FLASH, AND A/C WOULD NOT OPERATE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 PORSCHE 911 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 PORSCHE 911
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 PORSCHE 911. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
122-J8G5Z-09 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Information: Shock absorber for the respective chassis no longer available
9415 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CONVERTING 1996 MODEL LITRONIC LIGHTS. *TT
91A02 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PORSCHE IS REQUESTING THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS BE CHECKED AND/OR REPLACED ON CERTAIN 911 TURBO VEHICLES. *TT
0205 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MISFIRE FAULTS DIAGNOSIS TIPS. *TT
2635 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
INSTALLATION OF DUAL TAILPIPE. YD
9701 1509 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW VERSION WASHER IS NOW INSTALLED WITH THE SECURING BOLT OF THE CAMESHAFT DRIVE GEAR. *JD
GRP4/9506 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
EXCESSIVE OPERATING NOISE FROM THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP. TO REDUCE THE OPERATING NOISE FROM THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP, A DAMPER (ARROW, FIGURE 1) CAN BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE PUMP AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM ACCUMULATOR.
GRP6/9512 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
AS OF OCTOBER 11.1995, THE PIVOT ARM ON THE WINDSTOP LINKAGE RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING LEVER WHICH IS PAINTED RED FOR EASIER IDENTIFICATION. THE OPERATION OF THE ADDITIONAL LOCKING LEVER IS AT THIS TIME NOT PUBLISHED IN THE ONWER'S MANUAL.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1996 PORSCHE 911.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911
- 1991 PORSCHE 911 — 1 complaint
- 1992 PORSCHE 911 — 2 complaints
- 1993 PORSCHE 911 — 0 complaints
- 1994 PORSCHE 911 — 0 complaints
- 1995 PORSCHE 911 — 15 complaints
- 1996 PORSCHE 911 (current)
- 1997 PORSCHE 911 — 3 complaints
- 1998 PORSCHE 911 — 4 complaints
- 1999 PORSCHE 911 — 12 complaints
- 2000 PORSCHE 911 — 7 complaints
- 2001 PORSCHE 911 — 8 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 67 total complaints