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1984 Porsche 911Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1984 Porsche 911, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 18, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Porsche 911 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1984 Porsche 911 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other 911 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 911 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What 911 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 PORSCHE 911. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 83V111000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR) AND CALLED THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN GERMANY AND IMPORTED IT INTO THE UNITED STATES, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME FINANCIAL…
Complaint 10262249 · Mar 18, 2009

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