1999 PORSCHE 911

1 recalls — 12 complaints

00V109000 Apr 10, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCORRECT PROGRAMMING OF THE ELECTRONIC LOGIC UNIT CAN CAUSE AN INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER.
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.
2,734 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

Complaint Statistics

12 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS2
ENGINE2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES1
STEERING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
AIR BAGS1
ENGINE Feb 13, 2019
Incident date: Feb 6, 2019
ENGINE HAS SEIZED DUE TO INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING FAILUE (IMS BEARING FAILURE), THE ENGINE IS A 3.4 LITER FLAT 6 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH ONLY 95,500 MILES ON IT. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGN OF AN ISSUE. TURNED OFF CAR WHEN I GOT HOME THEN WHEN I TURNED IT ON THE NAEXT DAY IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER TO CRAN... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 28, 2017
Incident date: Oct 4, 2002
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PORSCHE 911. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SRS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORSCHE OF ARLINGTON (3100 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, ARLINGTON, VA 22202). THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW THE DIAGNOSIS RESULTS; HOWEVER, THE SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REP... Read more
SEAT BELTS Jul 28, 2017
Incident date: Oct 4, 2002
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PORSCHE 911. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SRS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORSCHE OF ARLINGTON (3100 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, ARLINGTON, VA 22202). THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW THE DIAGNOSIS RESULTS; HOWEVER, THE SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 1, 2013
Incident date: Jun 30, 2013
WAS DRIVING AND MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF ANTIFREEZE LEAKED OUT OF THE BACK ONTO THE ROAD AND ON MY TIRES. ENGINE THEN STARTED TO SMOKE AND OVERHEAT. COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS. OVERFLOW RESERVOIR CAP WAS SCREWED ON TIGHTLY SO THAT WAS NOT THE ISSUE. I READ THAT THERE WERE SOME ISSUES WITH THE 2001-07 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 4, 2013
Incident date: Oct 14, 2009
I WAS DRIVING ON A 16 LANE MAJOR HIGHWAY IN TORONTO IN THE EXPRESS LANES AT 70 MPH. WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP SAFELY SINCE THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING WITH THE ENGINE STOPPED. IT ... Read more
ENGINE Apr 4, 2013
Incident date: Oct 14, 2009
I WAS DRIVING ON A 16 LANE MAJOR HIGHWAY IN TORONTO IN THE EXPRESS LANES AT 70 MPH. WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP SAFELY SINCE THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING WITH THE ENGINE STOPPED. IT ... Read more
STEERING Apr 4, 2013
Incident date: Oct 14, 2009
I WAS DRIVING ON A 16 LANE MAJOR HIGHWAY IN TORONTO IN THE EXPRESS LANES AT 70 MPH. WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP SAFELY SINCE THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING WITH THE ENGINE STOPPED. IT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 16, 2005
Incident date: Oct 15, 2004
CONSUMER STATES: VEHICLE DOORS UNLOCK AND WINDOWS ROLL DOWN AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED. THE VEHICLE DOES THIS WHETHER KEYS ARE IN THE IGNITION OR NOT. DEALER INSTALLED NEW DRIVERS DOOR KEY SWITCH ASSEMBLY AT THE CONSUMERS EXPENSE. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Oct 27, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2003
NEED KIT TO SOLVE AIRBAG PROBLEM. *BF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAD COME ON AND DID SO EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELTS HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE WIRING AND A KIT WAS NEEDED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. (VEHICLE MODEL/ PORSCHE 996 C2) *SC
SEAT BELTS Oct 27, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2003
NEED KIT TO SOLVE AIRBAG PROBLEM. *BF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAD COME ON AND DID SO EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELTS HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE WIRING AND A KIT WAS NEEDED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. (VEHICLE MODEL/ PORSCHE 996 C2) *SC
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER May 1, 2003
Incident date: May 7, 2001
REAR SEAT BELTS CAUSES OCCUPANTS TO BE TRAPPED. THEY CAN NOT ESCAPE OR BE RESCUED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.*TS ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761712
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
ENGINE HEAT SENSOR FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK FROM VEHICLE. YH

NHTSA Safety Investigations — PORSCHE 911

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE01031 Opened: Aug 30, 2001 — Closed: Jan 31, 2002
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1995
WIRING HARNESS
RQ98017 Opened: Oct 6, 1998 — Closed: Feb 16, 1999
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1996
INADVERTENT DRIVER'S SID AIR BAG
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG REPORTEDLY CAN DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY WHILE BEING DRIVEN.
EA96002 Opened: Mar 29, 1996 — Closed: Apr 30, 1996
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1996
ALLEGED WHEEL FAILURE
ALLEGED WHEEL FAILURES WHEN RUNNING OVER NORMAL ROAD HAZARD.
DP95006 Opened: Oct 6, 1995 — Closed: Mar 19, 1996
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1996
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WHEELS
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WHEELS
DP78036 Opened: May 11, 1978 — Closed: Sep 5, 1978
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1977
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES RE: 7805110002,
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES RE: 7805110002, 7805080002

PORSCHE 911 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PORSCHE 911 across all model years (1966–2025).

155 Total Recalls
175 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
10 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PORSCHE 911 — Year by Year

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