1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 16, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 911 Carrera Cabriolet years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. That is the most of any 911 Carrera Cabriolet model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet recalls (1)

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Structure:body:roof and pillarsDec 30, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V601000 · 8,638 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the softtop structure catch lever tension can ease resulting in a crack.

Risk: The softtop can inadvertently open startling the driver, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the roof alignment and roof locking pins. In addition, the two roof locking motors will be replaced. Also a new sensor system within the motor assembly will provide an improved control signal to the instrument cluster if the roof is not properly closed when the driver drives off. The recall began january 18, 2005. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The consumer letter concerning the porsche recall a502 concerning the defect in the locking mechanism motor in the convertible top of the vehicle. *mr recall campaign #04v601000. *sc the consumer was having difficulty getting the recall repair remedied. One dealer told the consumer the recall had…

Structure · received Jun 10, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10125837

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Carrera Cabriolet model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.