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PORSCHE 944S

3 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1987–1987.

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Model years
1

The PORSCHE944S appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 3 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 1 model year (1987–1987). That averages roughly 3 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.

NHTSA has 5 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19873

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NHTSA Investigations

PE21013Preliminary EvaluationClosed2021-05-17

Loss of Motive Power

DP21001Defect PetitionClosed2021-01-15

Backup Lights Fail To Illuminate

PE13009Preliminary EvaluationClosed2013-04-26

Rapid coolant loss

EA06005Engineering AnalysisClosed2006-03-15

SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION

PE05060Preliminary EvaluationClosed2005-11-10

SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the PORSCHE 944S?▼
The PORSCHE 944S has received 3 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1987 to 1987, with 0 recalls. That averages about 3 complaints per model year.
What years of PORSCHE 944S are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the PORSCHE 944S from 1987 to 1987 (1 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the PORSCHE 944S have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many PORSCHE 944S model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common PORSCHE 944S complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the PORSCHE 944S are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my PORSCHE 944S has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. PORSCHE 944S totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.