Porsche Electrical Problems

Electrical issues make up roughly 10% of all Porsche owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by Cayenne owners.

The complaint we hear about most often is alarm control unit got wet, water drain system failed in the 2000 Boxster.

Where Electrical Complaints Happen

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

Worst Models

Recent Electrical News

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  1. An investigation will look into 10 complaints of total loss of power while driving the 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan.

    The luxury EV is equipped with two batteries, an 800-volt for the heavy lifting and a 12-volt auxillary battery. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to know if a loss of charge in the 12V battery can deactivate the car's entire electrical system. A sudden loss of power is a killer for any vehicle, but feels particularly bad in a car that relies solely on electricity.

    keep reading article "Porsche's EV Under Investgation for Sudden and Complete Power Loss"