1978 Porsche 928 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
9 safety recalls list the 1978 Porsche 928. Check your own VIN below.
9 safety recalls for the 1978 Porsche 928
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
On the involved vehicles, the universal joint which connects the steering shaft to the steering rack may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If vehicle is driven on poor roads for an extended period of time, the connection between the steering shaft and universal joint could loosen and cause excessive steering wheel free…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and reposition the universal joint connection at no cost to owner.
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Labels (equipment)
The symbol identifying the light switch on the involved vehicles does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "control and displays".
Remedy: Owner will be sent the correct symbol for self installation or installation by the dealer.
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Labels (equipment)
Certification labels installed in the involved vehicles may not include the date of vehicle manufacture, as required by federal regulations.
Remedy: Dealer will install the correct certification label without charge to owner.
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Arm (steering)
Both the left and right steering arm are attached to the front axle knuckle with two fastening bolts. These bolts are beveled below the hex head to fit into the chamfered holes in the steering arm for proper fastening. The chamfering in these steering arm holes was omitted during manufacture. Should the bolts loosen, the steering arm…
Remedy: The dealer will correct the defect by chamfering the holes.
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Vehicle speed control
The electrical contact points inside the steering column speed control switch may have been improperly manufactured. As a result, "sticking" could occur and cause the speed control system to stop functioning.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the speed control switch, if necessary, free of charge.
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Suspension: front
The front axle caster and camber adjusters could crack due to improper manufacture. Should this happen, the adjusters could loosen and cause wheel misalignment. Also, the tire on either the left or right side could experience extensive wear.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the caster and camber adjusters without charge to owner.
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Linkage and cable (parking brake)
The emergency brake cable may have been improperly routed during assembly. Consequently, the cable could chafe against the brake line or brake hose brackets. Chafing could lead to damage to the emergeny brake cable.
Remedy: The dealer will reroute the emergency brake cable without charge to owner. .
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The existing brake hoses may have been twisted during assembly. Consequently, the hose could chafe against the emergency brake cable. Prolonged chafing could result in loss of brake fluid, thus affecting rear brakes.
Remedy: The dealer will reroute the rear brake hose, if necessary, without charge to owner.
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Body (structure)
The roof moldings on each side of the vehicle are not securely fastened.
Remedy: The dealer will secure both left and right roof moldings with additional screws on all involved vehicles, free of charge.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 Porsche 928. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Porsche 928 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche 928 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Porsche 928 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 Porsche 928 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Porsche 928 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 Porsche 928 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 Porsche 928 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Porsche 928 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Porsche 928 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 Porsche 928 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Porsche 928 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Porsche 928 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1978 Porsche 928
How do I know if my 1978 Porsche 928 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 1978 Porsche 928; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 78V119000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Porsche models
- Cayenne503 complaints
- Taycan272 complaints
- Macan239 complaints
- Boxster164 complaints
- 911143 complaints
- Panamera114 complaints
- Cayenne S105 complaints
- 911 Turbo79 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.