1985 Porsche 944
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Porsche 944. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 Porsche 944. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Fuel hose may be damaged due to too much pressure in crimping the hose end fitting. consequence of defect: a fuel leak could develop which could cause a loss in system pressure and engine stalling. Also, fuel vapors in…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Hoses will be modified by cutting off the crimped end fitting and replacing it with a nipple fitting secured with a screw tightened clamp.
Metal bushings for the cruise control linkage are subject to corrosion due to weather conditions. Also, there IS not enough clearance between the bushings and the shaft; and the linkage points were not lubricated. Thus, cruise control linkage can bind, causing the accelerator pedal to stick in a depressed position.…
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
During turning at highway speeds the steering will sometimes "lock" or "jam". It has been diagnosed as a failed steering coupler, manufacturer's part number 944 347 027 01 - drive shaft. I have been able to brute force the steering. A woman would not be able to correct the situation, I my humble opinion. no accident has resulted. I have stopped driving the vehicle until this IS resolved.
- Engine
I was driving along in my recently purchased porsche 944, and suddenly the car lost all power and the engine compartment burst into flames without any warning. Needless to say, the entire underhood area IS a complete loss. There were no leaks, and the wiring did not have any visible problems. Until you experience something like this, you do not realize just how terrifying it IS. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246417Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
- 10246387Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
- 10246385Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
- 10246384Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
- 10246374Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
- 10246372Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
- 10246369Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
- 10246366Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
- 10244982Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
- 10243631Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
- 10243630Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
- 10243625Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
- 10243617Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
- 10243616Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
- 10243615Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
- 10243598Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
- 10243597Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
- 10243588Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.
- 10243587Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
- 10243586Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
- 10243585Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
- 10243576Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 42.200.012
- 10242140Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
- 10240439Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
- 10240414Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
- 10240397Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
- 10240389Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
- 10240374Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
- 10240352Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
- 10238776Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
- 10233941Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
- 10233920Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
- 10232442Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
- 10232416Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
- 10232393Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.
- 10232392Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.
- 10232391Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
- 10229617Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
- 10229611The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
- 10227393Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
Every Porsche 944 model year
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