Porsche 924 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Porsche 924 model year (1977–1982) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Porsche 924 Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
Best Porsche 924 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Problem score: 1
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Porsche 924 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Good |
| 1978 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Caution |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Porsche 924 Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder 924 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 924 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1982 Porsche 924 if possible. It has 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 6 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 924 to buy?+
The 1979 Porsche 924 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which 924 has the fewest problems?+
The 1979 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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