Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Porsche 911 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1988 Porsche 911 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other 911 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 911 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What 911 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL LINE. THE HOSE PULLS APART, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAK FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE. THE SMELL OF THE FUEL COMES THROUGH THE VENTILATION AREAS, AND AT TIMES BECOMES UNBEARABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
Complaint 829389 · Oct 23, 1998

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