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1991 Porsche 911Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1991 Porsche 911, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage92kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Porsche 911 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1991 Porsche 911 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V-147 · Aug 8, 1996 · 12,538 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 93V-204 · Dec 7, 1993 · 11,346 vehicles

Risk. THE OVERLOADED RESISTOR CAN CREATE HEAT SUFFICIENT TOIGNITE THE PLASTIC AIR PIPE TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED, RESULTING IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 93V-205 · Dec 7, 1993 · 1,149 vehicles

Risk. REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 92V-142 · Oct 5, 1992 · 11,091 vehicles

Risk. IMPAIRED THROTTLE PLATE OPERATION COULD PREVENT THEENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE, RESULTING IN UNWANTED ENGINE SPEED AND POSSIBLEVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other 911 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 911 median. How we score

'66'67'69'70'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'83'84'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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In owners' words

What 911 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON 4/18/2021 I WAS DRIVING MY 1991 PORSCHE C2 ON THE 10 FREEWAY IN MONTEREY PARK, CA WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD BANG SOUND FROM THE ENGINE. I GOT OFF THE FREEWAY AND STOPPED AND FOUND THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE COOLING FAN HAD COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF AND BROKE APART ALONG WITH THE FAN BELTS. LESS THAN…
Complaint 11416523 · May 13, 2021 · 92,398 miles

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