1999 Porsche Carrera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Carrera years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Porsche Carrera. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Carrera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Porsche Carrera problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | 28,198 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Porsche Carrera recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Porsche Carrera.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 porsche carrera. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 porsche carrera 996. While driving at various speeds, the contact would hear a noise from the idual row ims bearing. The noise would become louder when the part was cold but as it heated and became lubricated, the noise would cease. The contact located via the internet…
The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the seat belt failed to properly restrain the consumer, resulting in an injury. *ak
Other Porsche Carrera years
← 1997 Carrera · 2001 Carrera →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Carrera | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Carrera | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Carrera | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Carrera | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Porsche Carrera?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Porsche Carrera?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Porsche Carrera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Carrera model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.