1987 PORSCHE 944 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1987 PORSCHE 944
The 1987 PORSCHE 944 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 PORSCHE 944
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 PORSCHE 944, potentially affecting up to 53,427 vehicles.
Recall 90V061000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 53,427 vehicles affected
Defect: THE HOSE MATERIAL USED IN THE SHORT SECTION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HOSE, BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, IS SUBJECT TO HARDENING, AND COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKS BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE METAL PIPE FITTINGS.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 PORSCHE 944
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 PORSCHE 944. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UNDER HOOD FIRE OCCURED FROM FUEL LINE SEPERATION WHILE BEING DRIVEN AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. NLM
BRAKES FADED, INCREASING THE OVERALL STOPPING DISTANCE/CAUSED ACCIDENT.
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND WENT UP IN FLAMES DUE TO THE FUEL LINES. THIS COMPONENT IS UNDER RECALL AND WAS ALLEGEDLY REPAIRED IN 1991. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1987 PORSCHE 944
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 PORSCHE 944 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 PORSCHE 944
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 PORSCHE 944
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1987 PORSCHE 944.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 944
- 1983 PORSCHE 944 — 4 complaints
- 1984 PORSCHE 944 — 0 complaints
- 1985 PORSCHE 944 — 2 complaints
- 1986 PORSCHE 944 — 4 complaints
- 1987 PORSCHE 944 (current)
- 1988 PORSCHE 944 — 5 complaints
- 1989 PORSCHE 944 — 1 complaint
- 1991 PORSCHE 944 — 0 complaints
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