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1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 15 22 18 494
3.6L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 23 18 494
3.6L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 21 17 523

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 98E005000

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SEATING SYSTEM AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT FOR USE ON 1997-1998 911 CARRERA S, CARRERA 4, CARRERA 4S, AND TURBO (1997 MODEL ONLY), PART NO. 993 803 283 00, AND 1997-1998 BOXSTER MODEL VEHICLES, PART NOS. 996 803 283 00 AND 996 803 083 00. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE CONTACT BUCKLE (WHICH IS PART OF THE KIT) DOES NOT DEACTIVATE THE AIR BAG(S).

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

4 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Structure 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2?

EPA figures for the 1997 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 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1997 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 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2, most often about: Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Structure. 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.