1982 Porsche 928 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1982 Porsche 928 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1982 compare to other 928 years?

928 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1982 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1982 Porsche 928 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

82V049000BrakesMay 12, 1982 · 434 units

Defect

DUE TO THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, THE HOSE COULD RUB AGAINST THE RIM IN CERTAIN WHEEL POSITIONS. BRAKE FLUID LOSS COULD RESULT, CAUSING A DEGRADATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS WOULD CAUSE AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REROUTE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

1982 Porsche 928 — common questions

Is the 1982 Porsche 928 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1982 Porsche 928 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1982 Porsche 928. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1982 compare to other 928 years?

Does the 1982 Porsche 928 have recalls?

1982 Porsche 928 — common questions

Is the 1982 Porsche 928 reliable?

Does the 1982 Porsche 928 have recalls?

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