1987 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 PER YEAR
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| 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 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, SEAT BELT LOCKED INTO POSITION BY THEMSELVES. TT CONSUMER STATES BOTH SEAT BELTS LOCK INTO POSITION, ONLY TO RELEASE AFTER DRIVING OVER BUMPS, AT OTHER TIMES THE BELTS LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN ON. *SLC
NHTSA ODI report, 19951010
1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, SEAT BELT LOCKED INTO POSITION BY THEMSELVES. TT CONSUMER STATES BOTH SEAT BELTS LOCK INTO POSITION, ONLY TO RELEASE AFTER DRIVING OVER BUMPS, AT OTHER TIMES THE BELTS LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN ON. *SLC
NHTSA ODI report, 19951010
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1987 Porsche 911 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 1987 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 1987 Porsche 911?
The most-reported component is seat belts:front:retractor, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Porsche 911 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.