1995 Porsche 911 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Porsche 911. That is the most of any 911 model year in the database (26 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 42%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Porsche 911 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 42% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Porsche 911 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Porsche 911.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Wiring harness (PE01031) — opened Aug 30, 2001, closed Jan 31, 2002.
- Inadvertent driver's sid air bag (RQ98017) — opened Oct 6, 1998, closed Feb 16, 1999, led to recall 98V089001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
RECENTLY, I PURCHASED TIE RODS FOR MY 1995 PORSCHE 911. I ORDERED THROUGH ECS TUNING (ORDER #: [XXX]), SHIPPED TO MY HOME. I INSPECTED THE TIE RODS, AND WHILE NOT IDENTICAL TO THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS PARTS, THEY LOOKED SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME. I INSTALLED THE TIE RODS (MADE BY HAMBURG TECHNIC)…
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. *ak *nm
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. *ak
Attention : frank borris no safety defect listed.
Lugs: nuts on wheel had to be broken in order to replace tires or brakes. Wheels were chromed by dealership for previous owner and was causing problems.*ak
Other Porsche 911 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 911 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 911 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 911 | 3 | 5 |
| 2022 911 | 10 | 4 |
| 2021 911 | 5 | 6 |
| 2020 911 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 911 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 911 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 911 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 911 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 911 | 8 | 1 |
| 2014 911 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 911 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 911 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 911 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 911 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 911 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 911 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 911 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 911 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 911 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 911 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 911 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 911 | 6 | 3 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Porsche 911?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Porsche 911?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Porsche 911 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.