1999 Porsche 911 Carrera problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera. 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 done at no charge.

Q: What gas mileage does the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera get?

The 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

1999 Porsche 911 Carrera at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints14

Combined17–18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1999 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls 2

Suspension:front:macpherson Strut NHTSA Campaign #20E091000 · 11/12/2020

Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), an…

Fix: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These part…

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, checked 4 Nov 2026. 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 Carrera common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

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.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

1999 Porsche 911 Carrera MPG & running costs

Combined17–18 mpg

City15 mpg

Highway23 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,700

EPA size classMinicompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd

Passenger volume70 cu ft

Cargo volume5 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$11,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,500

Fuel only$23,500

Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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1999 Porsche 911 Carrera — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera. 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 done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera?

Across all 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, seat belts, engine and engine cooling.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera get?

The 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

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