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1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THE COVER SLEEVES ON THE EXHAUST TAILPIPES HAVE BEEN SECURED WITH ONLY TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR WELDING SPOTS.
THE INSIDE PIPES OF THE HEAT EXCHANGERS MIGHT BE SUBJECT TO CRACKING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN OCCUR.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
9 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2?
EPA figures for the 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2 reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2, most often about: Electrical System, Tires, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.