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Data through Oct 2026
Model year

1997 Porsche 968

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Jul 3, 1998 to Jul 3, 1998.

Recalls (0)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (107)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 1997 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1997 Porsche 968 peaked in 1998, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75119981200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 1997 Porsche 968 name latches and locks

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Latches and locks
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1997 Porsche 968

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1997 Porsche 968

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 3, 1998Failure Oct 1, 1997BEN Lomond, CALatch

    DOOR LOCK FAILED.

    NHTSA complaint 537710
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

107 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • PIWIS2302s Nov 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
  • No. 35-23 Nov 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
  • No. 33-23 Nov 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
  • No. 32-23 Nov 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
  • PIWIS2302r Nov 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
  • PIWIS2302q Nov 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
  • PIWIS2302p Nov 3, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
  • No. D654 Nov 2, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
  • PIWIS2302h Oct 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
  • PIWIS2302g Sep 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
  • PIWIS2302f Sep 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
  • PIWIS2302e Sep 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
  • PIWIS2302d Sep 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
  • PIWIS2302C Sep 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
  • PIWIS2302b Sep 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
  • PIWIS2302a Sep 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
  • No. 2314 Sep 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
  • No. 19-23 Sep 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.
  • No. 18-23 Sep 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
  • No. 17-23 Sep 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
  • No. 16-23 Sep 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
  • PIWIS2301az Sep 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 – 42.200.012
  • No. 2313 Sep 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
  • No. D5 Aug 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
  • No. D647 Aug 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
  • No. 14-23 Jul 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
  • PIWIS2301as Jul 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
  • PIWIS2301ar Jul 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
  • PIWIS2301aq Jul 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
  • PIWIS2301ap Jul 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
  • PIWIS2301ao Jul 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
  • No. 2311 Jun 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
  • No. 02-23-1 Mar 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
  • No. D4a Mar 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
  • PIWIS2301k Feb 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
  • No. 2303 Feb 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
  • No. 05-23 Feb 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.
  • No. 04-23 Feb 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.
  • No. 03-23 Feb 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
  • No. 2234 Dec 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
  • No. 17D4a Dec 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
  • No. 1758.4 Nov 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
  • PIWIS2202b Nov 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022
  • No. D618.1 Nov 10, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
  • PIWIS2201au Sep 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
  • PIWIS2201at Sep 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050
  • PIWIS2201as Sep 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.
  • No. D615 Sep 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
  • PIWIS2201ar Sep 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040
  • No. 1804.1 Aug 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
  • PIWIS2201an Aug 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
  • No. 33-22 Jul 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
  • No. 31-22 Jul 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
  • No. 36-22 Jul 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.
  • No. 35-22 Jul 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.
  • No. 1801.4 Mar 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
  • No. 06-22 Feb 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020. (starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.
  • No. 59-21 Aug 31, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.
  • No. 60-21 Aug 31, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.
  • No. 61-21 Aug 31, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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