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1992 Porsche 911Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1992 Porsche 911, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Porsche 911 has problems

2 complaints 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
Service brakes10
Structure11

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

4 recalls

1992 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.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V-147 · Aug 8, 1996 · 12,538 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 93V-204 · Dec 7, 1993 · 11,346 vehicles

Risk. THE OVERLOADED RESISTOR CAN CREATE HEAT SUFFICIENT TOIGNITE THE PLASTIC AIR PIPE TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED, RESULTING IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 93V-205 · Dec 7, 1993 · 1,149 vehicles

Risk. REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 92V-142 · Oct 5, 1992 · 11,091 vehicles

Risk. IMPAIRED THROTTLE PLATE OPERATION COULD PREVENT THEENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE, RESULTING IN UNWANTED ENGINE SPEED AND POSSIBLEVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1992 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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In owners' words

What 911 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THERE IS NO WAY TO FILE THIS COMPLAIN WITHOUT MENTIONING THE COMPANY WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF SO MANY LIVES. SINGER VEHICLE GROUP ALSO KNOWN AS (SVG) IS RE-MANUFACTURING THESE VINTAGE CLASSIC PORSCHE 911 FROM '89-'94 BY DISASSEMBLING THEM FROM NUT TO BOLT AND REASSEMBLING THEM TO NEW…
Complaint 11230086 · Jul 8, 2019

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