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
Vehicle safety record
1993 Porsche 968 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1993 Porsche 968 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (3). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1994 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 968 year, for its age
#218 most complained-about 1993 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1993 Porsche 968 problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1993 Porsche 968
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1993 Porsche 968. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
What owners say
Be the first 968 owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
3 complaints about the 1993 Porsche 968
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Porsche 968: every year compared
All 968 years1993 Porsche 968 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Porsche 968 | 3 | 0 | D | |
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1993 Porsche 968
Does the 1993 Porsche 968 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1993 Porsche 968 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Porsche 968?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (3).
How many complaints has the 1993 Porsche 968 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 22, 1999 and the latest on July 25, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1993 Porsche 968 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Porsche 968 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Porsche 968 years have the most complaints?
1994 (4), 1993 (3), 1995 (2). See every Porsche 968 year compared.
What should I do if my 1993 Porsche 968 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data