Model year record

1998 Porsche 911 recalls & problems

The 1998 Porsche 911 has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsFeb 24, 1998

On-off switch assembly

Recall 98E00500032 vehicles

Problem: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SEATING SYSTEM AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT FOR USE ON 1997-1998 911 CARRERA S, CARRERA 4, CARRERA 4S, AND TURBO (1997 MODEL ONLY), PART NO. 993 803 283 00, AND 1997-1998 BOXSTER MODEL VEHICLES, PART NOS. 996 803 283 00 AND 996 803 083 00. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE CONTACT BUCKLE (WHICH IS PART OF THE KIT) DOES NOT DEACTIVATE THE AIR BAG(S).
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS RESULTS IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG(S) WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.

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 / highway	15 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium 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 / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

911 Carrera 4/2

17mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/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 area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Exterior lightingTurn signal › Flasher unit; Brake lights	2	—
Service brakes, airDisc › Rotor	1	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine	1	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor
FAILED DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR, BRAKE LIGHT; OILE LEAK; DEFECTIVE CYLINDER GASKETS AND WINDSHIELD.
Jan 1, 1998
Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED. YH
Feb 1, 1998

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