2002 Porsche GT2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GT2 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Porsche GT2. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 24,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 GT2 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% | 24,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Porsche GT2 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain coupe (two seater) passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the gross vehicle weight rating is incorrect on the certification label. The listed gvwr is 4,244 pounds and the correct value should be 3,814 pounds.
Risk: Owners would be misinformed of their vehicle's actual gvwr.
Fix: Dealers will install a corrected certification label. (this recall will be conducted in conjunction with porsche's previous recall a303/03v-027 on the same vehicles for a fmvss no. 225 noncompliance). Owner notification began july 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Child seat:tether: strap/webbing
Problem: Certain two-seat, two-door coupe model passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." these vehicles were not equipped with a top tether anchorage as required by the standard. Owners who wish to use a child restraint with the air bag deactivation device requiring a top tether in the front passenger seat cannot correctly install the seat due to the lack of the top tether anchorage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child may not be properly protected.
Fix: Dealers will install the tether anchorage. Owner notification began on july 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
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.
While driving i noticed that the car temperature went higher than normal. I immediately pulled over the car and noticed that the car was leaking significant amount of coolant. Towed the car back home. Upon further inspection it was noticed that there was some coolant coming out from the glued metal…
Other Porsche GT2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Porsche GT2?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Porsche GT2?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Porsche GT2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GT2 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.