1996 Porsche 911 carrera
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Porsche 911 carrera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1996 Porsche 911 carrera at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1996 Porsche 911 carrera recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Porsche 911 carrera.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1996 Porsche 911 carrera MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1996 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.
1996 Porsche 911 carrera trims & engines on record
1996 Porsche 911 carrera vehicles on record
Other Porsche 911 carrera model years
1996 Porsche 911 carrera — frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Porsche 911 carrera have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 Porsche 911 carrera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What gas mileage does the 1996 Porsche 911 carrera get?
The 1996 Porsche 911 carrera has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.