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1988 Porsche 944Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1988 Porsche 944, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage190kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Porsche 944 has problems

3 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
Electrical system11
Engine11
Engine and engine cooling11
Fuel/propulsion system11
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

1988 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.

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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

1988 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
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 944 owners report

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

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
Complaint 11360474 · Sep 22, 2020 · 190,000 miles

Own a 1988 944?

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