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1987 Porsche 924 S 3AT

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1987 Porsche 924 – front Unverified
Photo: 1981 Porsche 924 2.0 Front (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the 924 (1977–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1981 Porsche 924 2.0 Front (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Porsche 924 front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Porsche 924 cabriolet arriving Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1981 Porsche 924 2.0 Rear (1) by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Porsche 924 cockpit by Pallerti, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1987 Porsche 924 S 3AT is a 2.5-liter with an automatic 3-spd and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.5L 4-cylinder
Displacement2.5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Porsche 924. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 2, 1990 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

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.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.

NHTSA campaign 90V061000

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Porsche 924

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Porsche 924. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 19, 2001 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“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…”
Mar 3, 1998 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL PUMP LEAK PRESENTS A STRONG FUEL SMELL.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 PORSCHE 924. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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