1997 Porsche Carrera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Carrera years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Porsche Carrera. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Carrera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Porsche Carrera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Porsche Carrera recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Porsche Carrera.
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.
Right side door panel failed. *yc
When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop,the vehicle brakes locked up, causing an accident.
Other Porsche Carrera years
← 1996 Carrera · 1999 Carrera →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Carrera | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Carrera | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Carrera | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Carrera | 1 | 0 |
See all Porsche Carrera problems by year, every Porsche model, or the Porsche VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Porsche Carrera?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Porsche Carrera?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Porsche Carrera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Carrera model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.