1998 Porsche 911
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Porsche 911 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1998 Porsche 911 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 Porsche 911 recalls 1
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).
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.
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.
1998 Porsche 911 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1998 Porsche 911 — ranges cover the 5 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 78
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 78.
Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
Bulletin No. 2404 · Equipment, Power Train · Mar 2024Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
Bulletin PIWIS2401j · Electrical System · Feb 2024Product knowledge for the chassis and VIN numbering systems
Bulletin No. D8 · Feb 2024Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.008
Bulletin PIWIS2401f · Feb 2024Information on PIWIS tester update 42.500.005
Bulletin PIWIS2401e · Equipment, Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2024Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
Bulletin PIWIS2302s · Equipment · Nov 2023Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
Bulletin No. 33-23 · Equipment · Nov 2023Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
Bulletin No. 35-23 · Equipment · Nov 2023Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
Bulletin No. 32-23 · Equipment · Nov 2023Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
Bulletin PIWIS2302r · Equipment · Nov 2023Source: 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…
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