1988 PORSCHE 944 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 PORSCHE 944
The 1988 PORSCHE 944 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 PORSCHE 944
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1988 PORSCHE 944, potentially affecting up to 55,363 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 →Recall 89V133000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 1,936 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ALLOY A-ARMS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING CASTING DEFECT AND COULD CRACK AND BREAK AFTER MILEAGE ACCUMULATION.
Consequence: A-ARM BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE SUSPECT A-ARMS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 PORSCHE 944
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 PORSCHE 944. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
88 PORSCHE 944 NA, ENGINE FIRE WITH OUT WARNING HAD CALL FIRE DEPT, WAS IN MOTION DOING ABOUT 45 MPH SAW SMOKE MADE TO GAS STATION ENGINE FIRE UNDER HOOD
88 PORSCHE 944 NA, ENGINE FIRE WITH OUT WARNING HAD CALL FIRE DEPT, WAS IN MOTION DOING ABOUT 45 MPH SAW SMOKE MADE TO GAS STATION ENGINE FIRE UNDER HOOD
88 PORSCHE 944 NA, ENGINE FIRE WITH OUT WARNING HAD CALL FIRE DEPT, WAS IN MOTION DOING ABOUT 45 MPH SAW SMOKE MADE TO GAS STATION ENGINE FIRE UNDER HOOD
THE BALL JOINT BROKE ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO JUMP UP INTO THE WHEEL WELL.THE PORSCHE FACTORY TOLD ME TO HAVE A LOCAL DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ANSWER MY QUESTION ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE LEFT SIDE. THE BALL JOINT IS NOT REMOVABLE FROM THE CONTROL ARM AND THE DEALER CANNOT INSPECT IT FOR CRACKING. BREAKAGE OF THIS COMPONENT IS LIFE THREATENING AND VERY DANGEROUS. TO REPAIR, AN OWNER MUST BUY A NEW CONTROL ARM WITH THE FACTORY INSTALLED BALL JOINT: THERE IS NO ASSURANCE THAT THIS FAILURE WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. *MJS
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE OWNER WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1988 PORSCHE 944
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 PORSCHE 944 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 PORSCHE 944
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 PORSCHE 944
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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 — 4 complaints
- 1988 PORSCHE 944 (current)
- 1989 PORSCHE 944 — 1 complaint
- 1991 PORSCHE 944 — 0 complaints
- 1993 PORSCHE 944 — 0 complaints
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