1998 Porsche 911
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.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
2 of 2 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing flasher unit and brake lights.
Show complaint excerpts
Turn signal light failed. Yh
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-30
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing air.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Failed distributor rotor, brake light; oile leak; defective cylinder gaskets and windshield.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-08
Also filed under Service brakes, air
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1998-03-02Air bags98E005000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will install a modified air bag deactivation kit.
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Porsche 911 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98E005000 · Air bags
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 exterior lighting, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Porsche 911 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.