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1983 Porsche 944

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 3, 2015
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 26, 1985
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1983 Porsche 944, most frequently naming the body & structure, fuel system and seat belts categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 57 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure125.0%
  • Fuel system125.0%
  • Seat belts125.0%
  • Steering125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
85V095000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

Jul 26, 1985
4,193 units potentially affected
The defect: REAR SPRING PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TEMPERED AND ARE NOT OF THE PROPER HARDNESS VALUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PLATES COULD CRACK AND/OR BREAK, AFFECT LATERAL GUIDANCE OF THE REAR WHEEL, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: TEST TO IDENTIFY SPRING PLATES WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY HARDENED AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.View on NHTSA.gov
83V111000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Oct 26, 1983
26,300 units potentially affected
The defect: THE REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY-LOCKING OR AUTOMATIC-LOCKING RETRACTORS. THE BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".
The remedy: RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT AND A PORTION TO THE LEFT BELT REPLACED WITH RETRACTABLE BELTS.
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Steering
Filed Dec 3, 2015

THE STEERING COUPLER, MANUFACTURER'S PART NUMBER 944 347 027 01 - DRIVE SHAFT, HAS FAILED. DURING A VEHICLE INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CARDAN JOINT IS LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AS IT HAS ON MY OTHER 944. NO ACCIDENT HAS RESULTED. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL THIS IS RESOLVED.

NHTSA ID
10808141
Incident
Dec 3, 2015
Mileage
112,000 mi
Body & structureSeat belts
Filed Apr 11, 2001

I RAN MY AUTOMOBILE THROUGH YOR RECALL SYSTEM AND IT CAME UP THAT I HAD 2 RECALLS ONE THE REAR SUSPENSION OR FRAME ON DRIVER SIDE REAR & 2 THE REAR SAFTEY BELTS PLEASE NOTIFY ME THAT THE RECALLS WERE TAKEN CARE OFF. *AK

NHTSA ID
743873
Fuel system
Filed Aug 10, 1999

FUEL TANK LEAKS AT THE CREASE AT THE TOP OF THE TANK. NLM

NHTSA ID
782823

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIWIS2302s

EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052

PIWIS2302r

EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041

PIWIS2302q

EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035

PIWIS2302p

EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032

No. D654

EQUIPMENT

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY

PIWIS2302h

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Porsche 944 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1993000—
1992000—
1991010—
1990000—
1989100—
1988320—
1987411—
1986420—
1985230—
1984020—
1983Viewing320—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.