1979 Porsche 924Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1979 Porsche 924, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1979 Porsche 924 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
Power train10
Visibility10

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

0 recalls

1979 Porsche 924 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1979 vs. every other 924 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 924 median. How we score

'77'79'80'82'87'88
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 924 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHENEVER CLUTCH IS RELEASED, IT WOULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN FOOT IS ON BRAKE & THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *AK
Complaint 841676 · Jul 6, 1999

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