1997 Porsche 911 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 years
- Not enough data 17th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Porsche 911. That ranks 17th out of 26 911 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Porsche 911 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Porsche 911 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Porsche 911.
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.
This is the second time this brand of tire has slipped off the wheel while on the Highway at 55 miles an hour or better. It put me as the driver at severe risk and the car has been damaged twice now. The tire size is Continentals Sport Plus 265/35 ZR 18. They were like new with little mileage. This…
Engine raced to 4500rpms from 1000 rpms and did not idle after pulling off the road. Driver turned the ignition off, restarted and the engine raced to 4500rpms. Driver inspected throttle and it did not appear stuck. He believes it maybe a computer glitch.
Airbag warning light came on and remained on, dealer replaced airbag unit, still comes on while driving. *ak
Other Porsche 911 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 911 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 911 | 6 | 3 |
| 2023 911 | 3 | 5 |
| 2022 911 | 10 | 4 |
| 2021 911 | 5 | 6 |
| 2020 911 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 911 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 911 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 911 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 911 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 911 | 8 | 1 |
| 2014 911 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 911 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 911 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 911 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 911 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 911 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 911 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 911 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 911 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 911 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 911 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 911 | 6 | 3 |
| 1995 911 | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Porsche 911?
Owners most often report air bags, tires, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Porsche 911?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Porsche 911 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.