Porsche 911 1992
Model 911 made in 1992 by Porsche got 1 consumer complain there are 4 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . Technical service bulletines regarding power train, service brakes, hydraulic and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. The car has one 3.6l engine.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Premium | $ 1065 | 1 | 911105 |
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/23/18 | 17/29/21 | Premium | $ 1126 | 1 | 911105 |
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/23/19 | 18/30/22 | Premium | $ 1065 | 1 | 911105 |
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Premium | $ 1065 | 2 | 911105 |
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/23/18 | 17/29/21 | Premium | $ 1126 | 2 | 911105 |
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/23/19 | 18/30/22 | Premium | $ 1065 | 2 | 911105 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V204000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 04/01/1988 to 01/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 11346 | 01/03/1994 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/07/1993 | 12/16/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | After the engine has been turned off, the rear heater will automatically operate in order to dissipate heat in the engine heating system. during this operation, the resistor for the rear heater blower can become overloaded due to a binding or seized rear heater blower. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The overloaded resistor can create heat sufficient toignite the plastic air pipe to which it is connected, resulting in an enginecompartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Porsche dealers will install a new resistor containing a circuit breaker. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: heater; water; defroster; circuit breaker.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact porsche service center at 1-800-545-8039. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V205000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 07/01/1990 to 10/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1149 | 01/03/1994 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/07/1993 | 12/16/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hydraulic brake pressure reduction valve causes the rate of hydraulic pressure reduction to slow down, which may result in the rear wheels locking-up even with the anti-lock brake system in operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Rear wheel lock-up may result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Porsche dealers will install a modified hydraulic brake pressure reduction valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; check valve.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; models 911 turbo and 911 americaroadster.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact porsche service center at 1-800-545-8039. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V147000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 04/01/1988 to 07/30/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 12538 | 09/01/1996 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/08/1996 | 08/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A part of the steering column upper universal joint cracked during the manufacturing process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in noise and free play in the steering system and if left uncorrected, will result in loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the universal joint for cracks and will replace cracked joints with new parts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during august 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V142000 | PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | from 04/01/1988 to 01/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 11091 | 10/26/1992 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/05/1992 | 10/16/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The ball sockets on the cruise control linkage can break, allowing the cruise control linkage to become detached on one end and jam on nearby components, which could impair throttle plate operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Impaired throttle plate operation could prevent theengine from returning to idle, resulting in unwanted engine speed and possiblevehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the current plastic ball sockets with a new linkage using steel ball sockets, and lubricate the cruise control relay lever. owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the modification is installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars; carrera 2 and carrera 4 models. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| GRP3/9503 | 04/01/1995 | 39716 | The front transmission case cover and spur gears are no longer available as separate parts. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| GRP4/9310 | 08/01/1993 | 39626 | Brake vibration damper application - new damping plate with steel clip. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| 0203 | 08/16/2002 | 0203 | 10010766 | Exchange engines and transmissions for warranty. this bulletin replaces bulletin wty0203 dated 2-15-02. *tt | 12/10/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle had struck a slope and rolled over. related to it's center gravity, the vehicle crashed on the driver's side of the frame which held the windshield. the compressive forces pushed down the driver's side of the windshield frame and damaged the a pillar. *scc *jb | |||