2008 PORSCHE 911 (997) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997)
The 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997) has received a total of 5 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), Power Train (1 complaint), and Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997)
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Catastrophic coolant loss due to failure of a known issue by manufacturer. The coolant loss resulted due to failure of the epoxy that held the hose to the manifold. The epoxy failure affected 3 of the hoses. This was part of a DOT bulletin affecting this model year. Failure on my vehicle came later after warranty had expired due to low mileage. Also in 2021 the rear lid spoiler failed (another known high failure issue known to manufacturer) due to hydraulic fluid loss. Both repairs came at a extremely high cost and manufacturer refused consideration for help unless vehicle was repaired at their own dealer. This after I had made contact and advised them of location of vehicle at a service facility that is recognized by manufacturer as a credible alternative to their dealer.
Catastrophic coolant loss due to failure of a known issue by manufacturer. The coolant loss resulted due to failure of the epoxy that held the hose to the manifold. The epoxy failure affected 3 of the hoses. This was part of a DOT bulletin affecting this model year. Failure on my vehicle came later after warranty had expired due to low mileage. Also in 2021 the rear lid spoiler failed (another known high failure issue known to manufacturer) due to hydraulic fluid loss. Both repairs came at a extremely high cost and manufacturer refused consideration for help unless vehicle was repaired at their own dealer. This after I had made contact and advised them of location of vehicle at a service facility that is recognized by manufacturer as a credible alternative to their dealer.
FLYWHEEL BROKE THREE TIMES: 1ST REPLACEMENT: THE CAR WAS 20 MONTHS OLD, 16,515 MILES. 2ND REPLACEMENT: THE CAR WAS 37 MONTHS OLD AND HAD 37, 355 MILES (21,000 MILES LATER). 3RD REPLACEMENT: THE CAR WAS 49 MONTHS OLD AND HAD 49,624 MILES (12,000 LATER). *TR
COOLANT FITTING FAILURE ON THE GT3/GT2/TURBO GLUED IN FITTINGS. *TR
2008 PORSCHE TURBO, CLUTCH PEDAL FAILURE. CLUTCH BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO ENGAGE AT SPEED. WRESTLED CAR OUT OF GEAR AND MOVED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CLUTCH FLUID LOW, NO VISIBLE LEAKS. REFILLED, CLUTCH OPERATED FINE. REPORTED TO DEALER, NO PROBLEM FOUND. CLUTCH FAILED AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER, NO LEAKS FOUND BUT FLUID MISSING. DEALER REFILLED AND CLUTCH OPERATED OK. 2 MONTHS LATER SAME PROBLEM, NO VISIBLE LEAKS, LOW CLUTCH FLUID. MANY, MANY 997 TURBO OWNERS ARE REPORTING SIMILAR EVENTS ON WEB FORUMS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 73-21 — TIRES
Instructions on approved summer tires, wheels, and spacers.
122-D2L3T-01 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions for retrofitting a sports exhaust on the 997 generation 911.
0803 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING FOR SPORTS CAR (ALL 987 AND 997) FOR MODEL YEARS 2005-2008. PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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) — 4 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE 911 (997) (current)
- 2009 PORSCHE 911 (997) — 1 complaint
- 2010 PORSCHE 911 (997) — 1 complaint
- 2011 PORSCHE 911 (997) — 0 complaints
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