1996 Porsche 911

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 2 of 6 complaints (33%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 12 in 1995 to 6 in 1996.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category1995199619971998vs. 1996 Minicompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)4,300–4,5504,300–5,5504,300–5,5504,300–4,550
Combined MPG17–1814–1814–1817–18
City / Highway MPG15 / 22–2311–15 / 17–2311–15 / 17–2314–15 / 21–23
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)494–523494–635494–635494–523
Complaints filed12632Not compared
Recalls issued0311Not compared
Crash-involved complaints1000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints3000Not compared
Injuries reported0100Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared3443

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1996 Porsche 911 have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1996 Porsche 911?

Airbags & Restraints: 2 of 6 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Porsche 911 get?

EPA rates it 14–18 MPG combined across 4 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1996 Porsche 911?

EPA estimates $4,300–$5,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd63.6LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars15 mpg (high)22 mpg18 mpg (high)$4,300 (low)494 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Manual 6-spd63.6L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars15 mpg (high)21 mpg17 mpg$4,550523 g/mi
Configuration 3Manual 6-spd63.6LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars15 mpg (high)23 mpg (high)18 mpg (high)$4,300 (low)494 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4Manual 6-spd63.6L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars11 mpg (low)17 mpg (low)14 mpg (low)$5,550 (high)635 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical10000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires10000
Airbags & Restraints20010
Driver Assistance & Speed Control10000
Body, Seats & Latches10000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Campaign 98V089001 · Feb 16, 1999

    Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN OCCUR.

    Consequence: 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · Campaign 95V248000 · Jan 2, 1996

    Defect: THE INSIDE PIPES OF THE HEAT EXCHANGERS MIGHT BE SUBJECT TO CRACKING.

    Consequence: 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.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER IN THESE VEHICLES.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · Campaign 95V247000 · Jan 2, 1996

    Defect: THE COVER SLEEVES ON THE EXHAUST TAILPIPES HAVE BEEN SECURED WITH ONLY TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR WELDING SPOTS.

    Consequence: THE COVER COULD LOOSEN DURING DRIVING AND DETACH CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER DRIVERS AND/OR NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAILPIPES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM WITH TAILPIPES ON WHICH THE COVER SLEEVE HAS BEEN SECURED WITH FOUR WELDING SPOTS.