1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain 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 2010-10Related service bulletins
- 10108642Jul 18, 2017"Concern: Replacing Hardy disc on the cardan shaft during repairs Notes: Previously, the Hardy disc (± Figure 1) was not available separately, and the entire cardan shaft had to…
- 10019119Jan 20, 2006Creaking noise in clutch bell housing area.
- 10017549Sep 6, 2005Clutch pedal does not fully reach its original position.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
7 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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