1993 PORSCHE 968 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 PORSCHE 968
The 1993 PORSCHE 968 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainmanual Transmission (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 PORSCHE 968
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 PORSCHE 968. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1993 PORSCHE 968
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 PORSCHE 968. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES.*AK
TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO TOO MUCH FACTORY PRE-LOAD ON THE PINION BEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED PARTS. MJS
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE(BEARING AND GEAR SET WEAR) CAUSED BY TOO MUCH FACTORY PRE-LOAD ON BEARING/GEAR SET ASSEMBLY. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1993 PORSCHE 968
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 PORSCHE 968 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 PORSCHE 968
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 PORSCHE 968. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 59-20 — WHEELS
List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 968.
GRP4\9503 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
A CRACKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 PORSCHE 968
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 968
- 1991 PORSCHE 968 — 0 complaints
- 1992 PORSCHE 968 — 0 complaints
- 1993 PORSCHE 968 (current)
- 1994 PORSCHE 968 — 4 complaints
- 1995 PORSCHE 968 — 2 complaints
- 1997 PORSCHE 968 — 1 complaint
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