1997 Porsche 968 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 3, 1998 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 968 years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Porsche 968. That ranks 2nd out of 3 968 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 100%). 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 1997 Porsche 968 problems

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

Latches/locks/linkages1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Latches/locks/linkages1100%———

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

1997 Porsche 968 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Porsche 968.

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Recent owner reports

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

Door lock failed.

Latches/locks/linkages · received Jul 3, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 537710

Other Porsche 968 years

← 1995 968 · 2001 968 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 96810
199710
1995 96820

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Porsche 968?

Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Porsche 968?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Porsche 968 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 968 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.