1996 Porsche 911 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Porsche 911, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Pe 01 031/ wiring harness instrument panel would malfunction intermittently.engine would remain on after turning the ignition switch off. Engine check light would intermittently flash, and A/C would not operate. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.ak”
NHTSA complaint #8019179, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10251154Feb 9, 2024Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
- 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.
- 10180482Sep 1, 2020Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.000, .010 & .012
- 10176881Jun 25, 2020Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
- 10176897Jun 3, 2020Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
- 10172095Feb 5, 2020Bulletin outlining new PIWIS tester update 39.100.030 & .035
- 10166923Oct 24, 2019New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030
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 1996 Porsche 911
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology