Porsche 944 S1988
S Market Overview
Porsche 944 Safety & Reliability
Safety data for all 1988 Porsche 944 trims
The 1988 Porsche 944's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 3 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.
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 ALLOY A-ARMS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING CASTING DEFECT AND COULD CRACK AND BREAK AFTER MILEAGE ACCUMULATION.
A-ARM BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
View at NHTSASource: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The 1988 Porsche 944 has accumulated 3 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.
Porsche 944 Fuel Economy
EPA fuel economy data for all 1988 Porsche 944 trims
With 4 configurations tested, the 1988 Porsche 944 ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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