1992 Porsche 968
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1992 Porsche 968 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1992 Porsche 968 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1992 Porsche 968 recalls 2
THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER NEAR THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO MOTOR SLIPS, CAUSING THE SAFETY CLIP IN THE SERVO MOTOR ARM TO BIND DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. IF THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE BINDS, THE ENGINE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION IS DISENGAGED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE SPEED NOT BEING REDUCED AS EXPECTED.
Fix: INSTALL A BOLT AND WASHER ON THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER TO PREVENT SLIPPING AND TO INSURE THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SAFETY CLIP AND THE COVER.
ONE OR MORE OF THE BOLTS MOUNTING THE STEERING RACK TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN STRETCHED, DUE TO OVER TORQUING IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, CAUSING SOME OF THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
Fix: REPLACE THE STEERING RACK BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF A HIGHER STRENGTH; REPLACE THE STEERING RACK IF IT IS DAMAGED.
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.
1992 Porsche 968 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1992 Porsche 968 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1992 Porsche 968 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 81
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 81.
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
Bulletin PIWIS2302s · Equipment · Nov 2023Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
Bulletin No. 33-23 · Equipment · Nov 2023Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
Bulletin No. 35-23 · Equipment · Nov 2023Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
Bulletin No. 32-23 · Equipment · Nov 2023Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
Bulletin PIWIS2302r · Equipment · Nov 2023Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
Bulletin PIWIS2302q · Equipment · Nov 2023Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
Bulletin PIWIS2302p · Equipment · Nov 2023Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
Bulletin No. D654 · Equipment · Nov 2023Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
Bulletin PIWIS2302h · Equipment · Oct 2023Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
Bulletin PIWIS2302g · Equipment · Sep 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 968. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1992 Porsche 968. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Engine
THE SAFETY CLIP FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE ON THE SERVO MOTOR CAN BIND ON THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER. SHOULD THE CABLE BIND, ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION IS DISCONNECTED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: A BOLT AND WASHER WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO MOTOR TO PROVID…
Transport Canada #1992050 · Apr 1992Steering
STEERING BOX RETAINING SCREWS MAY SLACKEN DUE TO ASSEMBLY LUBRICANTS IN THE MOUNTING HOLES. THIS COULD RESULT IN STEERING RESPONSE NOT BEING AS IMMEDIATE AS USUAL AND COULD CAUSE DIMINISHED DRIVER CONTROL. CORRECTION: STEERING BOX RETAINING SCREWS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Transport Canada #1992014 · Feb 1992Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Porsche 968
The Porsche 968 is a sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche AG from 1991 until 1995. It was the final evolution of a series of water-cooled front-engine rear wheel drive models begun almost 20 years earlier with the 924. The 968 replaced the 944 from which it was derived. The 968 was Porsche's last new front-engined vehicle until the introduction of the Porsche Cayenne in 2003.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.