2002 Porsche 911 Turbo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 Turbo years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo. That ranks 3rd out of 15 911 Turbo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (11 complaints, 79%), typically at around 49,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 79% | 49,300 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 35,798 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 26,450 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Porsche 911 Turbo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo.
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
- Rapid coolant loss (PE13009) — opened Apr 26, 2013, closed Mar 10, 2014.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
From a stop i accelerated in a straight line onto a freeway on-ramp. Approximately 10 seconds later i noticed a squealing sound from the engine belts. I looked in the rear view mirror and noticed a large volume of steam coming from the rear of the car. Having read about other peoples experiences…
The car was being driven under normal circumstances. I had catastrophic coolant failure. A hose on my coolant system popped off while driving causing all of the coolant to gush out of the bottom of the car, the car did slip a bit i was able to regain control and pull to the side of the road. It…
On two separate occasions, the coolant fittings which mount in the cylinder head popped out. The fittings attach to the coolant hoses. In both cases the epoxy that held the fittings in had failed. Each time i was driving and coolant spewed all over the inside of the engine bay and then subsequently…
Was traveling on free entry ramp, and as i entered the freeway and approximately 60 mph, the car exhibited a brief shudder at which time the check engine light appeared and began to blink. I noticed a visible white cloud of smoke behind the car. The check engine light blinked for approximately…
Catastrophic loss of coolant due to coolant fittings popping out. Low speed, straight line driving at the time so there was no excursion, however rear tires were seriously wetted and if i had been in different circumstances it could have caused vehicle/property damage and/or personal injury. *tr
Other Porsche 911 Turbo years
← 2001 911 Turbo · 2003 911 Turbo →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 911 Turbo | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 911 Turbo | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 911 Turbo | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 911 Turbo | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 911 Turbo | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 911 Turbo | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 911 Turbo | 13 | 2 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 911 Turbo | 22 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 Turbo model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.