Porsche 930 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Porsche 930 model year (1976–1989) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Porsche 930 Years to Avoid
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
Best Porsche 930 Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout safe years.
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Porsche 930 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1979 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Avoid |
| 1977 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1976 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 14 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Porsche 930 Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder 930 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 930 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1978 Porsche 930 if possible. It has 1 recall, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 3 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 930 to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated 930 model years.
Which 930 has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the 930 model years with the lowest problem scores.
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