Inadequate heat shield above catalytic converter could overheat.
1978-1993 · 9 model years
Porsche 928 Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Porsche 928 across 9 model years, and it has 15 recalls. The 1987 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1984, 1993 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 15
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
928 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 928 problems
Porsche 928 recalls 15
RETURN FUEL LINE HOSE MAY NOT BE OZONE RESISTANT.
Covers1987 Porsche 928
The engine carrier has a faulty weld to the support bracket eyes. Consequence of defect: the weld could...
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On the involved vehicles, the universal joint which connects the steering shaft to the steering rack may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If vehicle is driven on poor roads for an extended period of time, the connection between the steering...
Front shock absorbers on some vehicles may have improperly welded mounting eyes. The shock absorber mounting could separate and cause the suspension to collapse if vehicle is driven on rough roads for a long period of time.
The two mounting bolts for each of the left and right side front calipers have been improperly torqued during assembly. The torque wrench used in the assembly may have been mechanically defective.
Covers1979 Porsche 928
The brake system reservoir on the involved vehices may contain contaminated brake fluid. This fluid could eventually spread through the complete brake system and damage brake components.
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The symbol identifying the light switch on the involved vehicles does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "Control and displays".
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Certification labels installed in the involved vehicles may not include the date of vehicle manufacture, as required by federal regulations.
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The roof moldings on each side of the vehicle are not securely fastened.
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The existing brake hoses may have been twisted during assembly. Consequently, the hose could chafe against the emergency brake cable. Prolonged chafing could result in loss of brake fluid, thus affecting rear brakes.
Covers1978 Porsche 928
The emergency brake cable may have been improperly routed during assembly. Consequently, the cable could chafe against the brake line or brake hose brackets. Chafing could lead to damage to the emergeny brake cable.
Covers1978 Porsche 928
Latest 928 complaints
Consumer purchased power force battery may 2000, in june the battery exploded causing damage to the electrical system, consumer request reimbursement for damages but was denied. Nlm
Major engine damage, engine had to be replaced. Two cylinders broken. Detected cause for the engine failure: bad assembly of the water pump when car was manufactured in 1993. Efect of this bad water pump assembly was a constant overheating of the engine which finally led to a complete engine failure due to constant overheating (not shown on the control panels). *Ak
SPEEDOMETER FAILURE. *AK
Catalytic converter overheated/heat shield failed t0 provide adequate protection to engine from heat, resulting in a fire prior to recall (89v-106). *Ak
Questions about the Porsche 928
Which Porsche 928 years have the most problems?
Which Porsche 928 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Porsche 928 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2), electrical system (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Porsche 928 have?
NHTSA lists 15 recalls across all Porsche 928 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data