1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
WP0ZZZ99ZYS690769
Vehicle record for the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera (VIN WP0ZZZ99ZYS690769). Blue, coupe, gasoline. Registered in Dnipropetrovsk. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.
No photo of this model yet1999 Porsche 911 Carrera · Blue on the registration record
Should you buy it? Worth a look — but negotiate
Weighed from safety recalls, known problems and market price.
- 2 recall campaigns exist for this model year. Check this VIN on NHTSA.gov to confirm the repairs were done.
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN WP0ZZZ99ZYS690769, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. The 2 recall campaigns for this model year are shown further down.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page cost nothing.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera data →
📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
MPG & running costs
U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Safety recall campaigns 2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (…
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. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These parts
NHTSA Campaign #20E091000 · 11/12/2020FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA Campaign #00V109000 · 10/04/2000Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 21 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 14
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. S10 DIRECT REPLY- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM RE NUMEROUS DEFECTS IN PORSCHE CARS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MANY DEFECTS IN RECENT YEARS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE M96 AND M97 ENGINES. OTHER KNOWN DEFECTS WERE THE TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS, CLUTCH ETC. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES WITH THE ENGINE IN HIS VEHICL…
NHTSA ODI #10358688ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NORMAL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE INTERVALS AND RECOMMENDED DEALER SERVICE. AT 65K MILES ENGINE FAILED. DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT A CONNECTING ROD PUNCTURED THE ENGINE BLOCK. NO ASSISTANCE AT ALL FROM PORSCHE, HAD TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT ENGINE AS THE CAR WAS 2 YEARS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10328725POWER TRAIN
PORSCHE 911/996'S BUILT BETWEEN 1999 AND 2005 ARE SUFFERING STAGGERING AMOUNTS OF ENGINE FAILURES DUE TO AN IMS(INTERMEDIATE SHAFT)BEARING FAILURE. SEE HERE: HTTP://WWW.PORSCHEENGINEFAILURE.COM/. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10328345AIR BAGS
THERE IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG. RECORDS (FROM PREVIOUS OWNER) SHOW THAT THERE WERE REPAIRS TO THE WIRING HARNESS AND SEAT BUCKLE AT 39,786 MILES, AGAIN AT 44,056 MILES, AND ONCE AGAIN AT 45,157 MILES. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS (AS THE CURRENT OWNER), I HAVE HAD THE AIR BAG LIGHT TURNED OFF TWICE BY THE DEALER (AT AROUND 50,000 AND 52,000 MILE…
NHTSA ODI #10322166AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AFTER 54K MILES. AFTER READING PORSCHE FORUM POSTS AND CONTACTING MULTIPLE DEALERS, I HAVE LEARNED THIS IS A _VERY_ COMMON ISSUE. IT MAY OR MAY NOT RESULT IN FAULTY AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10229201FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
TL* -THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA . THE CONTACT RESEARCHED RECALL NOTICE# 00V109000. WHEN THE CONTACT FILLS THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL TO CAPACITY THE FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE GAS TANK IS AT CAPACITY. THE VEHICLE WILL ONLY START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF THE CONTACT HAS…
NHTSA ODI #10179415FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY FUEL SYSTEM; THE CAR DO NOT GIVE ME THE RIGHT INFORMATION ON THE FUEL, AFTER I PUT GAS IN THE CAR, THE CAR STOPS, SOMETIME THE CAR WILL NOT CUT OFF AFTER I FEEL IT UP WITH GAS. I GOT ON LINE AND FOUND IT WAS A RECALL ON THE 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA COUPE. I CALL THE SERVICES MANAGER AT BEVERLY HILLS PORSCHE AND TOLD HIM ABOUT TH…
NHTSA ODI #10176872ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED STATING THAT SHE WAS ON LINE AND FOUND INFORMATION THAT HER 1999 PORCHE 911 CARRERA COUPE WAS RECALLED DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SHE RETRIEVED THE INFORMATION AND FOUND THAT IT WAS NOT A RECALL BUT A SERVICE BULLETIN, FOUND BULLETIN# 8702. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE…
NHTSA ODI #10176749+ 6 more complaints on record.
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