Model year guide

1993 Porsche 911

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Porsche 911 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1993 Porsche 911 — representative photo
Representative photo

1993 Porsche 911 at a glance

Safety recalls2

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

1993 Porsche 911 recalls 2

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar NHTSA Campaign #96V147000 · 08/08/1996

A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #93V205000 · 07/12/1993

THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE CAUSES THE RATE OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE REDUCTION TO SLOW DOWN, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING-UP EVEN WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IN OPERATION.

Fix: PORSCHE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE.

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
168.5–174.8 in
Width
65.0–70.1 in
Height
51.6–52.0 in
Wheelbase
89.4 in
Curb weight
2,976–3,274 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1993 Porsche 911 — ranges cover the 4 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 92

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 92.

Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera

Bulletin No. 2404 · Equipment, Power Train · Mar 2024

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052

Bulletin PIWIS2302s · Equipment · Nov 2023

Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils

Bulletin No. 33-23 · Equipment · Nov 2023

Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils

Bulletin No. 35-23 · Equipment · Nov 2023

Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils

Bulletin No. 32-23 · Equipment · Nov 2023

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041

Bulletin PIWIS2302r · Equipment · Nov 2023

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035

Bulletin PIWIS2302q · Equipment · Nov 2023

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032

Bulletin PIWIS2302p · Equipment · Nov 2023

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY

Bulletin No. D654 · Equipment · Nov 2023

Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050

Bulletin PIWIS2302h · Equipment · Oct 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 911. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 model series is a family of two-door, high performance rear-engine sports cars, introduced in September 1964 by Porsche of Stuttgart, Germany, and now in its eighth generation. All 911s have a rear-mounted flat-six engine, and usually 2+2 seating, except for special 2-seater variants. Originally, 911s had air-cooled engines, and torsion bar suspension, but the 911 has been continuously changed and improved across generations. Though the 911 core concept has remained largely unchanged, water-cooled engines were introduced with the 996 series in 1998, and front and rear suspension have been replaced by Porsche-specific MacPherson suspension in the front, and independent multi-l…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1993 Porsche 911 vehicles on record

Other Porsche 911 model years

1993 Porsche 911 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1993 Porsche 911 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1993 Porsche 911. 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.

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