2002 Porsche 911 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 911 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Porsche 911. That ranks 3rd out of 26 911 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 67%), typically at around 60,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner 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 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 | 6 | 67% | 60,300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | 50,200 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Porsche 911 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Porsche 911.
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.
Aluminum coolant tubes which apparently are glued together via the oem factory become old and brittle and blow apart. Coolant is then pouring out of the engine at a high rate into the city street. In my case, i was sitting at a red traffic light when the coolant pipe burst/separated. In order to…
The clutch slave failed on my 911 turbo and had to be replaced with a gt2 slave which removes the hydraulic assist. *tr
I noticed steam coming from the engine bay while driving in a residential area. Stopped the car immediately and contacted a tow service. A coolant line came loose due to a failed fitting at the manifold and discharged the entire reservoir, leaving a puddle of coolant underneath the vehicle. *tr
There was no incident, but there is a coolant smell which regularly happens after a long drive. My mechanic told me that this is because the coolant fittings weep; i've found many forum posts, and was told by my mechanic that the lines bursting and/or spilling is common in 996 turbos ('01-'05). He…
I own a 2002 911 carrera turbo, which has a well-know and documented design defect in the engine (gt1 motor). It is know as the coolant-pipe failure issue. While my car has not yet suffered a failure, there is a reasonable probability that the coolant pipes may fail during regular use, causing a…
Other Porsche 911 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 911 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 911 | 6 | 3 |
| 2023 911 | 3 | 5 |
| 2022 911 | 10 | 4 |
| 2021 911 | 5 | 6 |
| 2020 911 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 911 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 911 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 911 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 911 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 911 | 8 | 1 |
| 2014 911 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 911 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 911 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 911 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 911 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 911 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 911 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 911 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 911 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 911 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 911 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 911 | 6 | 3 |
| 1995 911 | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Porsche 911?
Owners most often report engine, power train, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Porsche 911?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Porsche 911 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 911 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.