Porsche 911 1996
Model 911 made in 1996 by Porsche got 9 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: air bags, wheels. There were some recalls concerningair bags, engine and engine cooling. The car has one 3.6l engine.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 2 | 950907 |
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | 4WD | 16/23/18 | 18/29/22 | Premium | $ 1126 | 2 | 950907 |
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 2 | 950907 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V089001 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 11/01/1995 to 04/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1968 | 02/11/1999 | ODI | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/27/1998 | 02/16/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. inadvertent deployment of the air bag can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the air bag system and a special filter horn relay will be installed that protects the air bag unit from voltage peaks. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 11, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V248000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 09/01/1995 to 09/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 30 | 01/17/1996 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/28/1995 | 01/02/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The inside pipes of the heat exchangers might be subject to cracking. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | With the heater switched on, exhaust fumes from the heat exchanger could enter the passenger compartment. entry of exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment could, in extreme cases, cause asphyxiation and/or loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the heat exchanger in these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V247000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 07/01/1995 to 09/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 91 | 01/16/1996 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/28/1995 | 01/02/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The cover sleeves on the exhaust tailpipes have been secured with only two instead of four welding spots. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The cover could loosen during driving and detach causing a road hazard for other drivers and/or nearby pedestrians. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the tailpipes and, if necessary, replace them with tailpipes on which the cover sleeve has been secured with four welding spots. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: exhaust; tailpipe.vehicle description: passenger vehicles. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 1378 | 02/05/1998 | 600381 | Concern with alternator belt failure or belt noises. *yc | 05/12/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 101005 | 10/10/2005 | 10018155 | Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb | 12/16/2005 | |
| 201 | 10/18/2002 | 10013363 | W301-replacement of engine wiring harness. 911 turbo. *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
| 0204 | 10/14/2002 | 0204 | 10010768 | Secondary oil filter bleed back. p/n - 993 107 203 03. *tt | 12/10/2004 |
| 91A02 | 01/22/2003 | 9201 | 10003235 | Porsche is requesting that the engine wiring harness be checked and/or replaced on certain 911 turbo vehicles. *tt | 10/14/2003 |
| 0205 | 11/22/2002 | 10000522 | Misfire faults diagnosis tips. *tt | 03/03/2003 | |
| 9701 1509 | 01/16/1997 | 51317 | A new version washer is now installed with the securing bolt of the cameshaft drive gear. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 2635 | 09/10/1998 | 609901 | Installation of dual tailpipe. yd | 04/11/2000 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 9415 | 03/15/2005 | 10016612 | Converting 1996 model litronic lights. *tt | 09/26/2005 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| GRP4/9506 | 11/01/1995 | 46404 | Excessive operating noise from the hydraulic brake booster pump. to reduce the operating noise from the hydraulic brake booster pump, a damper (arrow, figure 1) can be installed between the pump and the brake system accumulator. | 04/25/1996 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| 0203 | 08/16/2002 | 0203 | 10010766 | Exchange engines and transmissions for warranty. this bulletin replaces bulletin wty0203 dated 2-15-02. *tt | 12/10/2004 |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| GRP6/9511 | 10/01/1995 | 46403 | A new type of adhesive and applicator are to be used whenever replacement of the front or rear windshields becomes necessary. | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| GRP6/9512 | 11/01/1995 | 46405 | As of october 11.1995, the pivot arm on the windstop linkage received an additional locking lever which is painted red for easier identification. the operation of the additional locking lever is at this time not published in the onwer's ma | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| D77 | 05/21/2008 | 10025186 | Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||
| RQ98017 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/06/1998 | 02/16/1999 | INADVERTENT DRIVER'S SID AIR BAG | 98V089000 | |
| The driver's side air bag reportedly can deploy inadvertently while being driven. | ||||||
| RQ98017 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/06/1998 | 02/16/1999 | INADVERTENT DRIVER'S SID AIR BAG | 98V089001 | |
| The driver's side air bag reportedly can deploy inadvertently while being driven. | ||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||
| DP95006 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/06/1995 | 03/19/1996 | ALLEGED DEFECTIVE WHEELS | ||
| Alleged defective wheels | ||||||
| EA96002 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/29/1996 | 04/30/1996 | ALLEGED WHEEL FAILURE | ||
| Alleged wheel failures when running over normal road hazard. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/26/1998 | |||
| While reaching inside vehicle holding a child in hand, and vehicle engine running, consumer pressed horn and the driver's side aire bag deployed without reason. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 09/07/1998 | 1 | 03/20/1998 | |
| While traveling at approximately 25 mph air bag light came on. driver reached over and touch casing of the passenger side air bag. the air bag deployed into his hands, causing injury. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| Pe 01 031/ wiring harness instrument panel would malfunction intermittently.engine would remain on after turning the ignition switch off. engine check light would intermittently flash, and a/c would not operate. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. feel free to provide any further information.ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| Pe 01 031/ wiring harness instrument panel would malfunction intermittently.engine would remain on after turning the ignition switch off. engine check light would intermittently flash, and a/c would not operate. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. feel free to provide any further information.ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| Pe 01 031/ wiring harness instrument panel would malfunction intermittently.engine would remain on after turning the ignition switch off. engine check light would intermittently flash, and a/c would not operate. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. feel free to provide any further information.ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| The consumer received a recall notice for his 1996 porsche 911 but for insurance reasons the vehicle cannot be removed from storage until april 1, 2005. *nm (convertible top locking mechanism motor) the consumer request reimbursement. recall#04v601000 *sc *jb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/30/1996 | |||
| Tires--vehicle hydro-planed and crashed. | |||
| 12/16/1996 | |||
| Accident possible due to extreme tire wear or blowout. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/23/1997 | 3 | ||
| Sudden acceleraton. | |||