1998 PORSCHE 911 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 PORSCHE 911
The 1998 PORSCHE 911 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), Exterior Lightingbrake Lights (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 PORSCHE 911, potentially affecting up to 32 vehicles.
Recall 98E005000 — AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
| 32 vehicles affected
Defect: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SEATING SYSTEM AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT FOR USE ON 1997-1998 911 CARRERA S, CARRERA 4, CARRERA 4S, AND TURBO (1997 MODEL ONLY), PART NO. 993 803 283 00, AND 1997-1998 BOXSTER MODEL VEHICLES, PART NOS. 996 803 283 00 AND 996 803 083 00. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE CONTACT BUCKLE (WHICH IS PART OF THE...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS RESULTS IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG(S) WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 PORSCHE 911
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 PORSCHE 911. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FAILED DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR, BRAKE LIGHT; OILE LEAK; DEFECTIVE CYLINDER GASKETS AND WINDSHIELD.
FAILED DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR, BRAKE LIGHT; OILE LEAK; DEFECTIVE CYLINDER GASKETS AND WINDSHIELD.
FAILED DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR, BRAKE LIGHT; OILE LEAK; DEFECTIVE CYLINDER GASKETS AND WINDSHIELD.
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED. YH
Safety Rating for the 1998 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 PORSCHE 911 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 PORSCHE 911
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 PORSCHE 911. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 3-20 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information on Classic 993 generation 911 crankcases.
STB47-16 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Replacing shock absorbers (Strut inserts)
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 PORSCHE 911
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911
- 1993 PORSCHE 911 — 0 complaints
- 1994 PORSCHE 911 — 0 complaints
- 1995 PORSCHE 911 — 15 complaints
- 1996 PORSCHE 911 — 9 complaints
- 1997 PORSCHE 911 — 3 complaints
- 1998 PORSCHE 911 (current)
- 1999 PORSCHE 911 — 12 complaints
- 2000 PORSCHE 911 — 7 complaints
- 2001 PORSCHE 911 — 8 complaints
- 2002 PORSCHE 911 — 10 complaints
- 2003 PORSCHE 911 — 12 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