1983 Porsche 911
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1983
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1983: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer pressed the clutch pedal to change gears, however pedal went to floor and it had to be driven in only 1 gear, vehicle was taken to dealer and fixed, however it failed again, this time while in first gear, vehicle lurched backwards causing...
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-16
Also filed under Power train
Power train
1 of 1 total report mentions: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1983-10-26Seat belts83V111000 The rear seat belts do not include emergency-locking or automatic-locking retractors. The belts do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection".
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the right rear seat belt and a portion to the left belt replaced with retractable belts.
Buy-smart checklist
1983 Porsche 911 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 83V111000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1983 Porsche 911 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1983 Porsche 911?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1983 Porsche 911 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.