2007 Porsche 911 (997) Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 31, 2019 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 911 (997) years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Porsche 911 (997). That ranks 2nd out of 4 911 (997) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 154,543 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Porsche 911 (997) problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine2 · ~154,543 mi
Exterior Lighting1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine267%154,543——
Exterior Lighting133%———
Structure133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 1 complaints
2008: 1200812013: 1201312019: 120191

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Porsche 911 (997) recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Porsche 911 (997).

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The vehicle lost most of it's power from an engine failure while traveling at approximately 60 mph on the interstate almost causing me to be rear-ended and a multi-car pileup. I was very fortunate to escape a major accident. An independent porsche repair shop, eurasian auto, "bore scoring" on…

Engine · received Jan 31, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11173325

I am submitting this due to the problems associated with the coolant lines coming out of the motor block. This did not happen to my car but i felt the risk was to high considering all of the documented failures…

Engine · received May 3, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10510555

This is not a complaint of a vehicle i own but a complaint i believe to be safety related. Some porsche models like 911 and boxter have a side marker light that is located at the wheel opening. At night there is a bright white light that shines back at vehicles driving behind the porsche in the…

Exterior Lighting · received Apr 6, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10223489

Other Porsche 911 (997) years

2008 911 (997) →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 911 (997)10
2009 911 (997)10
2008 911 (997)40
200730

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Porsche 911 (997)?

Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Porsche 911 (997)?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Porsche 911 (997) a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 (997) model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.