Porsche 928 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Porsche 928 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1994 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1993 | Good | — | 2 | — | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1992 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1991 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1990 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1989 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1988 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1987 | Caution | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1986 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1985 | Caution | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1984 | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 1983 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1982 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1981 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1980 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1979 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1978Worst | Avoid | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
18 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
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Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Porsche 928 Reliability
What year 928 has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1978 Porsche 928 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 0 complaints and 4 safety recalls. See the full 1978 report for specific defects.
Is the Porsche 928 reliable?
The Porsche 928 has accumulated 3 owner-filed complaints and 13 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1995 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used 928.
What are the most common 928 problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports), Power Train (1 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my 928 has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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