Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1987 Porsche 928 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
INADEQUATE HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence
MATERIALS NEAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, INCLUDING LINES FORAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE HEAT SHIELD FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH A LARGER, IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD.
Defect
RETURN FUEL LINE HOSE MAY NOT BE OZONE RESISTANT.
Consequence
FUEL HOSE COULD CRACK, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK ANDENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW HOSE WHICH IS OZONE RESISTANT.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 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.