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1996 Porsche 911 recalls & problems

The 1996 Porsche 911 has 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints6filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsNov 27, 1998

Frontal

Recall 98V0890011,968 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN OCCUR.
Risk
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND A SPECIAL FILTER HORN RELAY WILL BE INSTALLED THAT PROTECTS THE AIR BAG UNIT FROM VOLTAGE PEAKS.
Engine and engine coolingDec 28, 1995

Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 95V24700091 vehicles

Problem
THE COVER SLEEVES ON THE EXHAUST TAILPIPES HAVE BEEN SECURED WITH ONLY TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR WELDING SPOTS.
Risk
THE COVER COULD LOOSEN DURING DRIVING AND DETACH CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER DRIVERS AND/OR NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.
Fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAILPIPES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM WITH TAILPIPES ON WHICH THE COVER SLEEVE HAS BEEN SECURED WITH FOUR WELDING SPOTS.
Engine and engine coolingDec 28, 1995

Cooling system

Recall 95V24800030 vehicles

Problem
THE INSIDE PIPES OF THE HEAT EXCHANGERS MIGHT BE SUBJECT TO CRACKING.
Risk
WITH THE HEATER SWITCHED ON, EXHAUST FUMES FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ENTRY OF EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD, IN EXTREME CASES, CAUSE ASPHYXIATION AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER IN THESE VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

911 Carrera 4/2

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 22 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4/2

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4/2

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 21 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

911 Turbo

14mpg combined
City / highway11 / 17 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical systemWiring › Front underhood; Wiring › Interior/under dash3000—
Tires2000—
Air bagsFrontal2001—
Vehicle speed control1000—
StructureBody › Roof and pillars1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations