1999 PORSCHE CARRERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA
The 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 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 (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Seat Belts (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA 996. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WOULD HEAR A NOISE FROM THE IDUAL ROW IMS BEARING. THE NOISE WOULD BECOME LOUDER WHEN THE PART WAS COLD BUT AS IT HEATED AND BECAME LUBRICATED, THE NOISE WOULD CEASE. THE CONTACT LOCATED VIA THE INTERNET THAT ONCE THE NOISE BEGAN, THEN THE BEARING WOULD FAIL AND THE ENGINE WOULD SEIZE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
D77 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
PARTS WITHDRAW; PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA REQUESTS RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING UNITS TO PCNA: PART NUMBERS 955 628 320 00 AND 955 628 321 00; DESCRIPTION TIP SWITCH. *PE
104 — STRUCTURE:BODY
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. *MJ
6315 — STRUCTURE:BODY
INSTALLATION OF FRONT SPOILER, REAR SPOILER AND SIDE MEMBER PANELS (CUP AEROKIT) ON COUPES ONLY. *TT
980709980709 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
WORK PROCEDURE ON PORSCHE COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT ( PCM ) ACTIVATION. *YC
6972 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON DEACTIVATING TRANSPORT LOCK - 911 (996). *YC
980514980514 — EQUIPMENT
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION AND ACTIVATION OF PORSCHE COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT ( PCM ). *YC
980101-1546 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A NEW O-RING ON OIL PROTECTION PIPE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CARRERA
- 1995 PORSCHE CARRERA — 1 complaint
- 1996 PORSCHE CARRERA — 1 complaint
- 1997 PORSCHE CARRERA — 3 complaints
- 1998 PORSCHE CARRERA — 0 complaints
- 1999 PORSCHE CARRERA (current)
- 2001 PORSCHE CARRERA — 10 complaints
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