2002 Porsche 996 Turbo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 996 Turbo years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 114,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Porsche 996 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 | 1 | 100% | 114,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Porsche 996 Turbo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Porsche 996 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Glued coolant fitting on one of the main coolant lines failed while at normal speeds and operation. Coolant was rapidly expelled out of the rear of the vehicle. Traction from the rear tires was compromised. Incident did not result in an accident. *tr
Other Porsche 996 Turbo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 996 Turbo model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.