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1995 Porsche 911 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
110,500miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Porsche 911 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1995 Porsche 911. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine cooling (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 110,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 104 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Some wire insulation has become brittle and broken away, exposing bare wires. As this could lead to a fire, I feel an investigation is warranted. The effected area is within the wire harness, near the alternator. Although Im having my car repaired at an independent shop, a number of Porsche dealers (verified by an internet Porsche board and my mechanic) have confirmed that this problem exists, and have replaced harnesses with a new and improved version.”

NHTSA complaint #732161, filed 2000-09

Brakes: “Consumer experienced total brake failure on two occasions. During both incidents owner pushed pedal to the floor of the car, and pumped the brakes at least 4 times before the car stopped. Dealer replaced the master cylinder after the first incident.”

NHTSA complaint #815345, filed 1997-08

Engine cooling: “Engine wiring harness exhibits dry rot and insulation breakdown (cracks) throughout. This may be contributing to the failure of an engine cooling fan. Mechanic (a Porsche certified master tecnhician) explains that this condition will be progressive, will likely cause driveability problems in the short-term, and could cause a fire. He thus recommends replacement at a cost of around $1800. Steve chan of NHTSA is collecting information about a pattern of wiring harness defects that affected 1995 Porsche models. Porsche apparently switched suppliers the following year. …”

NHTSA complaint #740742, filed 2001-02

Air bags: “The horn failed to sound when pressed. The consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that air bag module needed to be replaced because the spring for horn was located behind the air bag.”

NHTSA complaint #10101970, filed 2004-12

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 110,500 and 110,500 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–100100%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 110,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

199719981999200020014200220042014
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 Porsche 911 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
911 Carrera 4/2 RWD3.6L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152218$4,550
911 Carrera 4/2 RWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed manual152318$4,550
911 Carrera 4/2 4WD/AWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed manual152217$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Porsche 911 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 104 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 104 bulletins →

Other model years of the Porsche 911

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20246—4—15—Too new
202210—4—20—Not enough data
202156236—20—Not enough data
20205—2———Not enough data
2015820,5151—22—Not enough data
2013617,0000—19—Not enough data
2012525,5001—21—Not enough data
2004817,0420———Not enough data
2003965,5001———Not enough data
2002952,4000—19—Not enough data
2001839,0000———Not enough data
2000630,5001———Not enough data
1999847,8631———Not enough data
19966—3—18—Not enough data
199512110,5000—18—Not enough data

All Porsche 911 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1995 Porsche 911 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Porsche 911 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 1995 Porsche 911 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Porsche 911 get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Porsche 911 (911 Carrera 4/2, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Porsche 911 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 110,500 miles and the middle half falls between 110,500 and 110,500 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.