2002 Porsche 911 Turbo
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
11 of 14 total reports mention: engine.
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Glued in coolant hoses came out dumping all the coolant from the car in a very short period of time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-21
Driving the car at moderate highway speeds, the coolant warning light came on. I pulled off of the highway as soon as it was safe, about 1 mile after the warning light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-19
Discovered numerous Porsche cars with GT1 block engine pre 2010 that are water cooled have coolant fittings that are known to fail due to a glue that is not holding up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-02
Steering
1 of 14 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
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Power steering fluid valve makes a noise. Research on 6SPEEDONLINE.com and rennlist.com note that this will fail, overfill the reservoir, and cause a major fire perhaps killing me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-08
Power train
1 of 14 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
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The car, a 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo 6-speed, pops out of 2ND gear occasionally while driving. I know of at least 6 other owners with cars built between 2001-2003 with the same problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-20
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 14 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 14 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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The car stalls on slow left turns and at stops, the consumer was aware prior to purchase of the stalling issue that affected early 2002 models in warmer climates, the consumer was asured by the dealer that the issue had been taken care of, four...
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-14
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2013-04-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-03-10 Rapid coolant loss
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2020-12-22Suspension20E091000 Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Porsche 911 Turbo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20E091000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 79% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.