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.
1979-1988 · 4 model years
Porsche 924 Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Porsche 924 across 4 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 1979 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
924 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 924 problems
Porsche 924 recalls 3
Rear spring plates may not have been tempered and are not of the proper hardness value. Consequence of defect: the plates could...
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".
Latest 924 complaints
Pressurized fuel line leading to fuel rail on top of engine developed a leak at the crimped union between the hard line and the flexible line. Constant leak with engine running spilled gasoline on to cam tower, cylinder head, spark plug connector and down intake side of engine. Photos taken before repair have been provided to porsche cars north america. Defective part also provided to pcna.*Ak
The hose material used in both the high pressure fuel line hose, and the high pressure return fuel line hose, located above the engine and attached to the metal fuel lines, are subject to hardening, and has caused fuel to leak and spray at high pressure over the entire engine compartment including the hot exhaust system and ignition components, that could have ignited and resulted in an engine compartment fire. These two fuel line hoses are positioned next to, and are of the same hose material, and are of the same...
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dangerous propensity as nhtsa campaign id number 90v061000 (the short section of the high pressure fuel line hose between the fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator). These fuel line hoses are defective from the factory and must be recalled and replaced by the factory with hoses made of improved material as was done in campaign 90v061000. It is very fortunate that I was able to smell the fuel in time while driving through the city before the car caught fire. These two original high pressure fuel line hoses had hardened, causing fuel to leak and spray over the engine. The only way to stop the fuel pressure is to disconnect the battery or pull the appropriate fuse. Please contact me as soon as possible concerning this serious problem. - Thank you. *Ak
Whenever clutch is released, it would cause vehicle to jerk forward. This happens when foot is on brake & the clutch pedal. *Ak
FUEL PUMP LEAK PRESENTS A STRONG FUEL SMELL.
The rubber fuel line has numerous holes and is allowing fuel to leak, could cause a fire hazard. *Ak
Windshield wiper ground screw loosens up, causing wipers to come on without warning.
Questions about the Porsche 924
Which Porsche 924 years have the most problems?
Which Porsche 924 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1979 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 924 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Porsche 924 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (4), transmission & drivetrain (1), visibility & wipers (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Porsche 924 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Porsche 924 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data