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1987 Porsche 944Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1987 Porsche 944, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints41 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 24, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Porsche 944 has problems

4 complaints 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, gasoline21
Air bags10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

1 recall

1987 Porsche 944 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 90V-061 · Apr 2, 1990 · 53,427 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other 944 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 944 median. How we score

'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'91
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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Porsche 944, and the recalls they led to.

  1. UNDER DASH FIRESPE89152 · closed Dec 11, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What 944 owners report

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

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
Complaint 807070 · Jan 3, 1997

Own a 1987 944?

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