MYRModel Year Report

2002 Porsche 911

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2002 Porsche 911
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:49.290Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Porsche 911 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 8 complaints 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2012: 5 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2002: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19841
19871
19881
19890
19901
19911
19922
19930
19940
199512
19966
19973
19982
19998
20006
20018
20029
20039
20048
20053
20125
20136
20143
20158
20162
20173
20181
20192
20203
20215
20228
20233
20244
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

6 of 9 total reports mention: engine.

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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FAILURE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121027

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING FAILED, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AND LOSS OF ALL ENGINE OIL ON THE ROADWAY. LUCKILY, THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT THE TIME. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120803

POWER TRAIN

2 of 9 total reports mention: power train.

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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FAILURE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121027

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MISFIRE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT ALL THE OIL HAD LEAKED OUT OF VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030113

AIR BAGS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: air bags.

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AIR BAG SIGNAL LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER STATED AIR BAG WAS INOPERATIVE. THE PART HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOUR TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040614

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20130426 — PE (closed 20140310)

Rapid coolant loss

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Porsche 911 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Porsche 911 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?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Porsche 911 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.