2008 Porsche 911 (997) recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Porsche 911 (997), but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Porsche 911 (997) vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Porsche 911 (997) problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Engine	2
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,515 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Porsche 911 (997) complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Feb 21, 2022

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…

Power Train · at 16,515 miles · reported Jan 8, 2014

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).

Power Train · at 10,000 miles · reported Nov 11, 2009

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Porsche 911 (997) have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Porsche 911 (997) as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Porsche 911 (997)?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,515 miles.

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.