Is the 1985 Porsche 944 reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1985 Porsche 944 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ENGINE (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1985 Porsche 944?

Top reported problems: ENGINE (1 complaints, avg 144,443 mi); STEERING (1 complaints, avg 95,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1985 Porsche 944 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1985 Porsche 944.

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Worst 1985 Porsche 944 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:144,443 mi

Fires:1

#21 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:95,000 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Porsche 944.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
ENGINE	1	—	1	144,443 mi
STEERING	1	—	—	95,000 mi

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