1993 Porsche 968Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1993 Porsche 968, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 25, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Porsche 968 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1993 Porsche 968 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other 968 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 968 median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'97'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 968 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON OVER 100 OTHER PORSCHE 968 OWNERS (LIST ON INTERNET UNDER 968 CLUB). PORSCHE REFUSES TO IDENTIFY THIS WIDE SPREAD MANUFACTURING DEFECT AS A RECALL. THIS INHERENT FAILURE DUE TO MANUFACTURING MIS ALIGNMENTS IN THE PINION BEARINGS THAT OCCURRED DURING MANUFACTURING COULD…
Complaint 726026 · Jul 25, 2000
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE(BEARING AND GEAR SET WEAR) CAUSED BY TOO MUCH FACTORY PRE-LOAD ON BEARING/GEAR SET ASSEMBLY. *AK
Complaint 705895 · Apr 22, 1999

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