Model year guide

1999 Porsche 911

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Porsche 911 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

1999 Porsche 911 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1999 Porsche 911 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints8

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

1999 Porsche 911 recalls 1

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 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
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.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Dimensions & weight

Length
174.4 in
Width
69.7 in
Height
51.6 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Curb weight
2,910 lb
Front track
57.5 in
Rear track
59.1 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1999 Porsche 911 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 82

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 82.

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 42.500.020

Bulletin PIWIS2401j · Electrical System · Feb 2024

Product knowledge for the chassis and VIN numbering systems

Bulletin No. D8 · Feb 2024

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.008

Bulletin PIWIS2401f · Feb 2024

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.500.005

Bulletin PIWIS2401e · Equipment, Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 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

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.

1999 Porsche 911 trims & engines on record

Trims
cab carrera 2 · cpe carrera 2
Engines
3.4L 6-cyl 296 hp

1999 Porsche 911 vehicles on record

Other Porsche 911 model years

1999 Porsche 911 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Porsche 911 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1999 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.

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

Across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are seat belts, engine, engine and engine cooling.

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