Model year guide

1999 Porsche 911

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Porsche 911 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

1999 Porsche 911 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1999 Porsche 911 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints8

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1999 Porsche 911 recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #00V109000 · 10/04/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCORRECT PROGRAMMING OF THE ELECTRONIC LOGIC UNIT CAN CAUSE AN INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

1999 Porsche 911 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
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.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

1999 Porsche 911 trims & engines on record

Trims
cab carrera 2 · cpe carrera 2
Engines
3.4L 6-cyl 296 hp

1999 Porsche 911 vehicles on record

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1999 Porsche 911 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Porsche 911 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1999 Porsche 911. 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 are the most common problems with the 1999 Porsche 911?

Across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are seat belts, engine, engine and engine cooling.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.