Porsche 944 S1986
S Market Overview
Porsche 944 Safety & Reliability
Safety data for all 1986 Porsche 944 trims
With 2 recalls and 6 complaints, the 1986 Porsche 944 rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.
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.
FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
View at NHTSATHE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE COVERING OF THE RETURN FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND FUEL RETURN PIPE WAS SHORTENED LEAVING PART OF THE HOSE EXPOSED. IN SOME INSTANCES THIS PART OF THE HOSE BECOMES KINKED DUE TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEAT AND/OR THE ROUTING OF THE HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS IT COULD RESTRICT AND DAMAGE THE RETURN FUEL HOSE WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE AND CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
View at NHTSASource: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The 1986 Porsche 944's biggest weak point? FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. It leads 6 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.
Porsche 944 Fuel Economy
EPA fuel economy data for all 1986 Porsche 944 trims
Fuel economy for the 1986 Porsche 944 ranges from 19 to 20 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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