Model year guide

1997 Porsche 911

Q: Does the 1997 Porsche 911 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Porsche 911. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Porsche 911 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Porsche 911 — representative photo — Representative photo

1997 Porsche 911 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Owner complaints3

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Porsche 911 recalls 1

Air Bags:on-off Switch Assembly NHTSA Campaign #98E005000 · 24/02/1998

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SEATING SYSTEM AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT FOR USE ON 1997-1998 911 CARRERA S, CARRERA 4, CARRERA 4S, AND TURBO (1997 MODEL ONLY), PART NO. 993 803 283 00, AND 1997-1998 BOXSTER MODEL VEHICLES, PART NOS. 996 803 283 00 AND 996 803 083 00. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE CONTACT BUCKLE (WHICH IS PART OF THE KIT) DOES NOT DEACTIVATE THE AIR BAG(S).

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1997 Porsche 911 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Tires

Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

1997 Porsche 911 vehicles on record

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1997 Porsche 911 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Porsche 911 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Porsche 911. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Porsche 911?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are tires, vehicle speed control, air bags.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.