Porsche 912 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Porsche 912 model year (1965–1976) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Porsche 912 Years to Avoid
No years with strongly elevated problem scores identified. Check the full year table below.
Best Porsche 912 Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout safe years.
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Porsche 912 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1969 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1968 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1967 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1966 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1965 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Porsche 912 Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder 912 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year 912 should I avoid?+
Check the table above for a full ranking of every 912 model year by problem score.
What is the best year 912 to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated 912 model years.
Which 912 has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the 912 model years with the lowest problem scores.
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