1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
7 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
I believe Porsche is violating federal safety requirements and refuses to take corrective action. I have owned a 1999 Porsche 996 C2 automobile, [xxx] since last November, 2003.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-23
Also filed under Seat belts
Seat belts
4 of 13 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and front.
Show complaint excerpts
Air bag light stays on. My '1999 911 Carrera just had it's 30000 major service completed at stevinson Porsche in denver, co. The next day the airbag light came on and stays on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-20
Power train
2 of 13 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Electrical system
2 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-04-14Fuel system, gasoline00V109000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Incorrect programming of the electronic logic unit can cause an incorrect fuel level.
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.
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2020-12-22Suspension20E091000 Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V109000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 20E091000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.