2002 PORSCHE 911 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 PORSCHE 911
The 2002 PORSCHE 911 has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (6 complaints), Power Train (2 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 PORSCHE 911
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 PORSCHE 911. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 PORSCHE 911
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 PORSCHE 911. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 FIX/REPAIR THE ISSUE, THE ENGINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE 8 COOLANT TUBES MUST BE WELDED AND/OR DRILLED AND PINNED TO KEEP THE ISSUE FROM HAPPENING AGAIN
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 ADVISED ME THAT I SHOULD HAVE PREVENTIVE WELDS TO MAKE SURE THAT THE COOLANT LINES DO NOT UNSEAT AND SPILL ALL OF MY COOLANT. I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD HAPPEN TOMORROW, OR COULD HAPPEN 50K MILES FROM NOW; EITHER WAY, I WOULD BE STRANDED WHEREVER I WAS. THE WORK TO COMPLETE THE PREVENTIVE MEASURE WAS QUOTED AROUND $5-6K, BUT I HAVE NOT HAD IT COMPLETED. *TR
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 SUBSTANTIAL LIKELIHOOD OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS UTILIZING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. IT IS A CLEAR SAFETY ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED BY WAY OF RECALL AND REPAIR. THERE IS A KNOWN SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. HERE IS A HYPERLINK TO ONE OF THE SOURCES OF INFORMATION FOR THIS ISSUE. HTTP://FORUMS.RENNLIST.COM/RENNFORUMS/997-GT2-GT3-FORUM/613440-GT1-COOLANT-PIPE-PREVENTION-FIX-ON-2011-GT3RS-SHARK-WERKS.HTML THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE REQUIRED BY THE NHTSA TO RECALL AND REPAIR ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS KNOWN DEFECT. THE COST OF REPAIR AND THE SAFETY OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD NOT BE BORNE BY THE INDIVIDUAL CAR OWNER. ALSO, HERE'S A VIDEO SHOWING HOW THE TUBE COMES APART: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=RH56CKZC-QE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 PORSCHE 911
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 PORSCHE 911 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 PORSCHE 911
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 PORSCHE 911. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 2002.1 — EQUIPMENT
Special tools information for new blitz table replacement castors.
A303 — CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING
VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER CAMPAIGN A303 INVOLVING INSTALLATION OF THE TOP TETHER ANCHORAGE BRACKET TO THE REAR SHELF. PORSCHE HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE CHILD SEAT TOP TETHER IS MISSING. *TT
502 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
FRONT AXLE SPRING STRUT CLICKING NOISE. *TT
702 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CARRERA POWERKIT AVAILABLE TO RETROFIT THE STANDARD ENGINE WITH AN INCREASED PERFORMANCE OF 254 KW (345 HP). *TT
702 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SPOT FORMATION, FOULING, FORMATION OF FILM UNDER THE COVER OF THE MAIN HEADLIGHT. 911 TURBO . *TT
4274 — SUSPENSION
INFORMATION ON CLICKING NOISES FROM THE REAR SPRING STRUTS FOR 2002 911 GT2 MODELS. *TT
4616 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR AXLE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 PORSCHE 911
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE 911
- 1997 PORSCHE 911 — 3 complaints
- 1998 PORSCHE 911 — 4 complaints
- 1999 PORSCHE 911 — 12 complaints
- 2000 PORSCHE 911 — 7 complaints
- 2001 PORSCHE 911 — 8 complaints
- 2002 PORSCHE 911 (current)
- 2003 PORSCHE 911 — 12 complaints
- 2004 PORSCHE 911 — 10 complaints
- 2005 PORSCHE 911 — 4 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 67 total complaints