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.
The worst 1999 Porsche Carrera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Porsche Carrera 118
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
- Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
- Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
- Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030
- Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof
- Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
- Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
What 1999 Porsche Carrera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 that once the noise began, then the bearing would fail and the engine would seize. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 39,000.
The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the seat belt failed to properly restrain the consumer, resulting in an injury.
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Questions about the 1999 Porsche Carrera
Is the 1999 Porsche Carrera reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Porsche Carrera, fewer than a typical Carrera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Porsche Carrera?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Porsche Carrera have?
No recalls on record.
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