1984 Porsche 944 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1984 Porsche 944 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1984 compare to other 944 years?

944 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1984 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1984 Porsche 944 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

85V023000Speed ControlMarch 1, 1985 · 5,916 units

Defect

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 DEFECT: THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING, WOULD CONTINUE AT SET SPEED AND CAN'T BE REDUCED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE METAL BUSHINGS WITH THE PLASTIC VERSION.

83V111000Seat BeltsOctober 26, 1983 · 26,300 units

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".

Remedy

RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT AND A PORTION TO THE LEFT BELT REPLACED WITH RETRACTABLE BELTS.

1984 Porsche 944 — common questions

Is the 1984 Porsche 944 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1984 Porsche 944 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1984 Porsche 944. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1984 compare to other 944 years?

Does the 1984 Porsche 944 have recalls?

1984 Porsche 944 — common questions

Is the 1984 Porsche 944 reliable?

Does the 1984 Porsche 944 have recalls?

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