1988 Porsche 944
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Porsche 944. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 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.
The alloy a-arms may have a manufacturing casting defect and could crack and break after mileage accumulation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A-arm breakage could cause loss of control which couldresult in an accident.
Remedy
Replace suspect a-arms.
Owner complaints
3 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
The ball joint broke allowing the wheel assembly to jump up into the wheel well.the porsche factory told me to have a local dealer inspect the vehicle to answer my question about the condition of the left side. the ball joint IS not removable from the control arm and the dealer cannot inspect it…
The ball joint broke allowing the wheel assembly to jump up into the wheel well.the porsche factory told me to have a local dealer inspect the vehicle to answer my question about the condition of the left side. the ball joint IS not removable from the control arm and the dealer cannot inspect it for cracking. breakage of this component IS life threatening and very dangerous. To repair, an owner must buy a new control arm with the factory installed ball joint: there IS no assurance that this failure will not happen again. *mjs
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving the vehicle burst into flames in the engine compartment. the owner will notify the manufacturer. *ak
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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