Porsche 911 1995
Model 911 made in 1995 by Porsche got 14 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: air bags, electrical system. The car has one 3.6l engine.
Model 1995
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 2 | 950813 |
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | 4WD | 16/23/19 | 18/30/22 | Premium | $ 1065 | 2 | 950813 |
| ( 3.6L) | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Premium | $ 1065 | 2 | 950813 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 6863 | 04/01/1998 | 603130 | Technical information on the air bag control unit. *yc | 02/03/1999 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| GRP7/9501 | 01/01/1995 | 39043 | Noises from the passenger side airbag while driving. *tw | 03/02/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0204 | 10/14/2002 | 0204 | 10010768 | Secondary oil filter bleed back. p/n - 993 107 203 03. *tt | 12/10/2004 |
| 9701 1509 | 01/16/1997 | 51317 | A new version washer is now installed with the securing bolt of the cameshaft drive gear. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| GRP3/9503 | 04/01/1995 | 39716 | The front transmission case cover and spur gears are no longer available as separate parts. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| GRP6/9504 | 03/01/1995 | 39715 | Insufficient cabriolet top clearance. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 603 | 05/25/2004 | 104 | 10007718 | Overview of summer tires, wheels and spacer rings. *mr | 07/08/2004 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| 0203 | 08/16/2002 | 0203 | 10010766 | Exchange engines and transmissions for warranty. this bulletin replaces bulletin wty0203 dated 2-15-02. *tt | 12/10/2004 |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| GRP6/9511 | 10/01/1995 | 46403 | A new type of adhesive and applicator are to be used whenever replacement of the front or rear windshields becomes necessary. | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| D77 | 05/21/2008 | 10025186 | Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||
| RQ98017 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/06/1998 | 02/16/1999 | INADVERTENT DRIVER'S SID AIR BAG | 98V089001 | |
| The driver's side air bag reportedly can deploy inadvertently while being driven. | ||||||
| RQ98017 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/06/1998 | 02/16/1999 | INADVERTENT DRIVER'S SID AIR BAG | 98V089000 | |
| The driver's side air bag reportedly can deploy inadvertently while being driven. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE01031 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/30/2001 | 01/31/2002 | WIRING HARNESS | ||
| Alleged that the insulation on the engine compartment wiring harness can decompose, exposing the conductor wires to shorting and resulting in a fire | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 03/10/2002 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 02/04/2001 | 11 | 10/01/2000 | |
| 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. please forward this case to him. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/10/2002 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 10/08/2001 | |||
| Attention : frank borris no safety defect listed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The engine harness was kinked during installation from the factory causing a small fire (the size of three lit matches) while driving. nlm | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 02/04/2001 | 11 | 10/01/2000 | |
| 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. please forward this case to him. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| While parked the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. cause unknown. please proivde details. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/10/2002 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 04/26/1997 | 0 | ||
| The bolts that hold the brake calipers in place sheared off, causing the brake caliper to lock onto the rotor/accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/20/1997 | 2 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 07/03/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Bolt holding ball joint to upright broke at ball, threw car to left against railing from straight uphill at watkins glen driver ed. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 08/10/2001 | |||
| 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 | |||