1997 Porsche Porsche problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Seat Belts:front:retractor (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (28)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:switch/Wiring 2008-05-21 · D77 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2008-05-08 · D76 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1998-11-01 · 1505 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletion mentions that the intake camshafts are delivered without the rotor (sensor tab) for the hall sender. *tt
Power Train:manual Transmission 1998-05-01 · 3435 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on boxster manual transmission repairing. *yc
Structure:body:door 1998-04-01 · 5737 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
concerns with the inner door mechanism not operating. *yc
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1997-11-01 · 971101986684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
securing of the center windstop at the rollbar mounting. *yc
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.