1985 Porsche 944 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1985 Porsche 944, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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- 1989
- 1991
3 safety recalls for the 1985 Porsche 944
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel rail (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: Replace fuel line hose with hoses made of improved material.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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 the engine compartment could be ignited by a spark and cause a fire.
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.
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Linkages (vehicle speed control)
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. Consequence of…
Remedy: Replace the metal bushings with the plastic version.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1985 Porsche 944 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 119,722 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 3, 2015 · Steering
“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 ar”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 26, 2013 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1985 Porsche 944. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
Compare Porsche 944 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche 944 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Porsche 944 | 2 | 3 |
| 1984 Porsche 944 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 Porsche 944 | 3 | 2 |
| 1986 Porsche 944 | 2 | 4 |
| 1987 Porsche 944 | 1 | 4 |
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 2 | 3 |
| 1989 Porsche 944 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Porsche 944 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1985 Porsche 944
How do I know if my 1985 Porsche 944 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1985 Porsche 944; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V023000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Porsche models
- Cayenne503 complaints
- Taycan272 complaints
- Macan239 complaints
- Boxster164 complaints
- 911143 complaints
- Panamera114 complaints
- Cayenne S105 complaints
- 911 Turbo79 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.