Electrical System Problems of Porsche 911

Porsche 911 owners have reported 20 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's dash wiring (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Porsche 911

The Electrical System problem

Rear camera has failed twice since the recall was performed. The recall was performed on 20 may 2026. The first failure occurred on 27 may 2026. The second on 1 July 2026.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

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.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Consumer states: vehicle doors unlock and windows roll down automatically without being touched. The vehicle does this whether keys are in the ignition or not. Dealer installed new drivers door key switch assembly at the consumers expense.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

My 2020 Porsche 911 was two days old when I get a "ignition lock error-service required". The next day the tachometer stopped working. After the dealer fixed the problem, I drove home and park the car for two days. The next day the car would not start.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel Failure problem

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.   Read details...




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