MYRModel Year Report

1998 Porsche 911

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1998 Porsche 911
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:45.260Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Porsche 911 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 8 complaints 2002: 9 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2012: 5 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
1998: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19841
19871
19881
19890
19901
19911
19922
19930
19940
199512
19966
19973
19982
19998
20006
20018
20029
20039
20048
20053
20125
20136
20143
20158
20162
20173
20181
20192
20203
20215
20228
20233
20244
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, air.

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FAILED DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR, BRAKE LIGHT; OILE LEAK; DEFECTIVE CYLINDER GASKETS AND WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990908

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 19990830

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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FAILED DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR, BRAKE LIGHT; OILE LEAK; DEFECTIVE CYLINDER GASKETS AND WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990908

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980302 — air bags

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 BOX

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.

Campaign 98E005000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Porsche 911 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98E005000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Porsche 911 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 1998 Porsche 911?

The most-reported component is service brakes, air:disc:rotor, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Porsche 911 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.