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Body and structurePart report

1996 Porsche 911 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Porsche 911, 17% of the 6 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.

“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. (convertible top locking mechanism motor) the consumer request reimbursement. Recall#04v601000”

NHTSA complaint #10115580, filed 2005-03

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024117%
2015113%
2012120%
2004113%
1996117%

Other parts of the 1996 Porsche 911

Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Porsche 911

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology