1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1999 Porsche 911 CARRERA. S10 direct reply- letter to the secretary from re numerous defects in Porsche cars the consumer stated there were many defects in recent years, especially with the m96 and m97 engines. Other known defects were the transmission, air bags, clutch etc. The consumer stated he experienced two failures with the engine in his vehicle. He also had problems with the transmission due to a rattling noise, the clutch pedal which was binding and the airbags. Also, the battery had to be replaced five times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10358688, filed 2010-10“- the contact called stating that she was on line and found information that her 1999 porche 911 CARRERA coupe was recalled due to problems with the electrical system. She retrieved the information and found that it was not a recall but a service bulletin, found bulletin# 8702. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle on the highway the vehicle shuts down. The contact also stated that she has had various problems with her clutch when she first purchase vehicle and replaced clutch in october. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176749, filed 2006-12Related service bulletins
- 10243597Sep 6, 2023Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
- 10243573Sep 1, 2023Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
- 10229617Dec 8, 2022Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
- 10194761May 10, 2021Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.
- 10191742Apr 19, 2021Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
- 10180482Sep 1, 2020Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.000, .010 & .012
- 10176881Jun 25, 2020Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
- 10176897Jun 3, 2020Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
- 10172095Feb 5, 2020Bulletin outlining new PIWIS tester update 39.100.030 & .035
- 10166923Oct 24, 2019New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
7 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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