2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Carrera years
- Not enough data 3rd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera. That ranks 3rd out of 16 911 Carrera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 69,875 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 69,875 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls (2)
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Equipment:other:labels; visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Problem: US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.
Risk: Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera 911. This vehicle fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." After performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, this vehicle was released with passenger seatbelts that lack the required Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function.
Risk: Without the ALR function, the seatbelts do not allow for the secure installation of a child restraint, which can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
Fix: US Specs will notify the owner and replace all of the passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 porsche 911 carrera. The contact stated while driving at 25 mph, there was a loud, abnormal bang. The contact exited the vehicle and found a large oil spill from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The engine and transmission were taken apart to locate the…
Erroneous airbag failure error code detected. Airbag failure light on dash and airbag failure text also appears on dash. Porsche dealer reports that there is a technical service bulletin issued by porsche cars of north america to fix this problem. The fix involves re-wiring the ground system and…
2002 porsche 996 with power steering valve failure. Consumer states that the power steering reservoir valve made a high pitched noise. He stated that this failure could cause a fire since the valve is located right over the exhaust and or the turbo. *kb
Put the key in the ignition, turned it to start the vehicle, and the battery completely exploded. Acid vapors filled the garage and burned eyes and caused coughing and burning throat sensation. *jb
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Carrera model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.