Porsche Carrera 1999
Model Carrera made in 1999 by Porsche got 5 consumer complains as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 6972 | 06/01/1998 | 603621 | Technical information on deactivating transport lock - 911 (996). *yc | 02/26/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 8702 | 02/01/2001 | 628412 | Subject regarding electrical plug connection on the heating / air conditioning control. *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 204 | 07/26/2004 | 10008760 | Engine oil leak by crankshaft seal. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 980101-1546 | 01/01/1998 | 601945 | A new o-ring on oil protection pipe. *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 980514980514 | 05/14/1998 | 601949 | Pre-delivery inspection and activation of porsche communication management ( pcm ). *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
| 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| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn.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 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 104 | 07/07/2004 | 10008753 | Airbag warning light comes on. *mj | 08/20/2004 | |
| 6315 | 08/01/1998 | 603129 | Installation of front spoiler, rear spoiler and side member panels (cup aerokit) on coupes only. *tt | 02/03/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 5737 | 06/01/1998 | 604392 | Concerns with inoperative inner door release mechanism. *tt | 04/28/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| 0402 | 12/10/2004 | 10011679 | Connection rod (front & rear) for stabilizer. *tc porsche. *tt | 01/28/2005 | |
| 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 - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 980709980709 | 07/09/1998 | 602016 | Work procedure on porsche communication management ( pcm ) activation. *yc | 09/08/1998 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/13/2011 | 39000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 01/13/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 porsche carrera 996 with 39000 miles.while driving at various speed the contact would hear a noise coming from the idual row ims bearing. the noise would be louder when the part is cold but as it heats up and become lubricated it would quite down.the contact found on the internet that once this noise start the the bearing will fail and the engine lock up. the dealer and manufacturer had been contact but offered no assistance.bl | |||
| 01/13/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 porsche carrera 996 with 39000 miles.while driving at various speed the contact would hear a noise coming from the idual row ms bearing. the noise would be louder when the part is cold but as it heats up and become lubricated it would quite down.the contact found on the internet that once this noise start the the bearing will fail and the engine lock up. the dealer and manufacturer had been contact but offered no assistance.bl | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 02/17/2003 | 28198 | 1 | 04/01/2001 |
| The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the seat belt failed to properly restrain the consumer, resulting in an injury. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | MILL VALLEY | SONNEN |