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.
The worst 1993 Porsche 968 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission3
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- Transmission3
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Porsche 968 82
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
- Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
- Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
- Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
- Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030
- Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof
- Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
- Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
What 1993 Porsche 968 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 1993 Porsche 968
Is the 1993 Porsche 968 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1993 Porsche 968, 3.0 times a typical 968 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Porsche 968?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 1993 Porsche 968 have?
No recalls on record.
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