1995 Porsche 911 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 42%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Porsche 911, 42% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Battery died, upon recharge, car was attempted to be started and we smelled a burning smell. It turned out that the wiring harness caught on fire, resulting in need to replace the wiring harness and air cond controller at the cost of 3600.”
NHTSA complaint #760050, filed 2002-04“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 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10243597Sep 6, 2023Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
- 10243573Sep 1, 2023Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
- 10229617Dec 8, 2022Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
- 10191742Apr 19, 2021Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
- 10176881Jun 25, 2020Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
- 10176897Jun 3, 2020Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
- 10166923Oct 24, 2019New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030
- 10166920Oct 22, 2019New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020
- 10165939Sep 18, 2019Announcement of new Tech Live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue
- 10165938Sep 6, 2019Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the Porsche PIWIS Tester 3
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 33% |
| 2022 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 4 | 50% |
| 2012 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 1 | 11% |
| 2000 | 2 | 33% |
| 1999 | 2 | 25% |
| 1996 | 1 | 17% |
| 1995 | 5 | 42% |
Other parts of the 1995 Porsche 911
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Porsche 911
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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