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1990–2001 · 8 model years

Porsche Carrera recalls & problems by year

9 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20014 complaints
Most recalls19922 recalls
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
012341990: 3 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 1 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 1 complaints, 2 recalls1996: 1 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 2 complaints, 1 recalls1998: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 4 complaints, 0 recalls19901991199219961997199819992001
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2001 Carrera——040000
1999 Carrera——031010
1998 Carrera——100000
1997 Carrera——121000
1996 Carrera——110000
1992 Carrera——211010
1991 Carrera—14–16 mpg210010
1990 Carrera——230000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags4
  • Engine and engine cooling4
  • Structure3
  • Fuel system, gasoline2
  • Visibility2
  • Service brakes, hydraulic2
  • Seat belts1
  • Tires1