2001 Porsche 968Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Porsche 968, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Porsche 968 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine and engine cooling10

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

0 recalls

2001 Porsche 968 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2001 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 engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS PROBLEM IS AFFECTING CARS IN WARMER CLIMATES. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE PORSCHE CARS OF NORTH AMERICA HALT DELIVERY OF THESE CARS UNTIL THIS ISSUE IS RESOLVED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Complaint 752546 · Sep 25, 2001

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