- The problem
- 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 fix
- The front shock absorbers on all involved vehicles will be checked and, if necessary, replaced without charge.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Porsche 928 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1981 Porsche 928 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1981 for the shock ABSorber. For comparison, the 1980 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 928 year, for its age
#27 most complained-about 1981 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1981 Porsche 928 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1981 Porsche 928 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1981 Porsche 928
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Porsche 928: every year compared
All 928 yearsQuestions about the 1981 Porsche 928
Does the 1981 Porsche 928 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1981 Porsche 928: shock ABSorber (March 1981). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Porsche 928?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1981 Porsche 928 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 24, 2001 and the latest on January 24, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1981 Porsche 928 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Porsche 928 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Porsche 928 years have the most complaints?
1981 (1), 1984 (1), 1987 (1). See every Porsche 928 year compared.
What should I do if my 1981 Porsche 928 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data