no report yet
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
1987 Porsche 944sProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1987 Porsche 944s, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 4, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1987 Porsche 944s has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1987 Porsche 944s 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.
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 944s 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 944s median. How we score
'87'88
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 944s owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
NO POWER ON HIGHWAY; THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY MATTER. PLEASE REVIEW NUMBER OF ENGINE FAILURES IN THIS MODEL. ANY FATALITIES AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM? MANUFACTURER RECALL ON THE FAILED PART--OBVIOUSLY AN INEFFECTUAL REPAIR OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Own a 1987 944s?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.