1984 PORSCHE 911 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 PORSCHE 911
The 1984 PORSCHE 911 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Belts (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1984 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1984 PORSCHE 911, potentially affecting up to 26,300 vehicles.
Recall 83V111000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 26,300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 PORSCHE 911
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 PORSCHE 911. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 PORSCHE 911. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 83V111000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR) AND CALLED THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN GERMANY AND IMPORTED IT INTO THE UNITED STATES, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPAIRS. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILURE WILL ALLOW HIS CHILD TO UNLATCH THE SEAT BELT AND EXIT THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 220,000.
Safety Rating for the 1984 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 PORSCHE 911 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 PORSCHE 911
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1984 PORSCHE 911. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 27-20 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
List of approved C40 engine oils for Classic Porsche vehicles.
122-J8E6Y-04 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles for which C40 is allocated.
122-G7K8V-02 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Concern: Replacing air-conditioning compressor during repairs Notes: If a faulty air-conditioning compressor (? Figure 1) for the 911 needs to be replaced, an air-conditioning compressor of similar design is available. The new air-conditioning compressor must ONLY be used with the new V-belt. Please remember this when ordering parts! All connections...
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 PORSCHE 911
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911
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- 1984 PORSCHE 911 (current)
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- 1989 PORSCHE 911 — 0 complaints
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