2007 PORSCHE 911 (997) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997)
The 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997) has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997)
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE VEHICLE LOST MOST OF IT'S POWER FROM AN ENGINE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE REAR-ENDED AND A MULTI-CAR PILEUP. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO ESCAPE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. AN INDEPENDENT PORSCHE REPAIR SHOP, EURASIAN AUTO, "BORE SCORING" ON CYLINDER 5. FACTORY DEALER, PORSCHE OF BIRMINGHAM, CONFIRMED THAT DIAGNOSIS. THE AUTOMOBILE ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT. THE ENGINE NOW NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS EXAMPLES OF THIS SAME THING HAPPENING HAPPENING TO OTHER OWNERS OF 911S WITH THIS MODEL ENGINE. IT WAS USED IN 911S BETWEEN 05 AND 09. IT OCCURS IN BOTH THE 3,6 LITER ENGINE AND THE HIGHER HORSE POWER 3.8. SOME REPORTS SAY THE FAILURE IS EVEN MORE PREVALENT IN THE 3.8 LITER WHICH IS IN THE S VERSION. MY CAR IS A 3.8 LITER S VERSION. THE PROBLEM IS SO PREVALENT THAT SEVERAL COMPANIES NOW SPECIALIZE IN REMANUFACTURING 05 TO 09 911 ENGINES THAT HAVE SUFFERED BORE SCORING AND PROVIDING "FIXES" SO THAT BORE SCORING WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. THESE COMPANIES INCLUDE FLAT SIX INNOVATIONS, RND, AND STRUTTCARS. IF YOU LOOK AT ANY OF THESE COMPANIES WEBSITES YOU WILL SEE AN EXPLANATION OF THE PROBLEM AND THEIR SOLUTIONS. PORSCHE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. SO THAT YOU WILL KNOW THIS SAFETY ISSUE IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE, I ENCLOSE SEVERAL ONLINE REFERENCES TO THE PROBLEM. ALSO I WILL KEEP THE CAR GARAGED IN IT'S CURRENT CONDITION FOR 5 MONTHS IF YOU WANT TO TEST IT.
I AM SUBMITTING THIS DUE TO THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COOLANT LINES COMING OUT OF THE MOTOR BLOCK. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN TO MY CAR BUT I FELT THE RISK WAS TO HIGH CONSIDERING ALL OF THE DOCUMENTED FAILURES (HTTP://FORUMS.RENNLIST.COM/RENNFORUMS/997-GT2-GT3-FORUM/592328-CATASTROPHIC-COOLANT-HOSE-COUPLING-FAILURE-REGISTRY.HTML ). THIS SERIES OF CARS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO DROP ALL OF THE COOLANT OUT WHILE DRIVING. I ELECTED TO HAVE THE COOLANT HOSES SECURED AT A COST OF $3100. I DID NOT WANT TO BE DRIVING AND CRASH OR CAUSE ANOTHER DRIVER BEHIND ME TO CRASH. *TR
THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT OF A VEHICLE I OWN BUT A COMPLAINT I BELIEVE TO BE SAFETY RELATED. SOME PORSCHE MODELS LIKE 911 AND BOXTER HAVE A SIDE MARKER LIGHT THAT IS LOCATED AT THE WHEEL OPENING. AT NIGHT THERE IS A BRIGHT WHITE LIGHT THAT SHINES BACK AT VEHICLES DRIVING BEHIND THE PORSCHE IN THE LANE NEXT TO THEM. THIS EITHER MAKES IT HARD FOR THE OTHER DRIVING TO SEE AS THIS LIGHT HAS A BLINDING EFFECT OR WILL GIVE THE DRIVER THE IMPRESSION THAT AN ON COMING CAR IS APPROACHING IN THEIR LANE. I BELIEVE THE FIX TO BE SIMPLE BUT THE CURRENT SITUATION IS UNSAFE. *TR
THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT OF A VEHICLE I OWN BUT A COMPLAINT I BELIEVE TO BE SAFETY RELATED. SOME PORSCHE MODELS LIKE 911 AND BOXTER HAVE A SIDE MARKER LIGHT THAT IS LOCATED AT THE WHEEL OPENING. AT NIGHT THERE IS A BRIGHT WHITE LIGHT THAT SHINES BACK AT VEHICLES DRIVING BEHIND THE PORSCHE IN THE LANE NEXT TO THEM. THIS EITHER MAKES IT HARD FOR THE OTHER DRIVING TO SEE AS THIS LIGHT HAS A BLINDING EFFECT OR WILL GIVE THE DRIVER THE IMPRESSION THAT AN ON COMING CAR IS APPROACHING IN THEIR LANE. I BELIEVE THE FIX TO BE SIMPLE BUT THE CURRENT SITUATION IS UNSAFE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 73-21 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Instructions on approved summer tires, wheels, and spacers.
No. D551 — EQUIPMENT
Parts withdrawal information for a 997 strap.
No. D531 — SEAT BELTS
Parts withdrawal information for a seat belt buckle for the 997 generation 911.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911 (997)
- 2005 PORSCHE 911 (997) — 0 complaints
- 2006 PORSCHE 911 (997) — 0 complaints
- 2007 PORSCHE 911 (997) (current)
- 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997) — 5 complaints
- 2009 PORSCHE 911 (997) — 1 complaint
- 2010 PORSCHE 911 (997) — 1 complaint
- 2011 PORSCHE 911 (997) — 0 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints