2002 Porsche 911 Turbo Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 16 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo. The part named most often is engine, with 11 complaints (79% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and fuel system (1). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 62% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 339 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 48 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 32 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine11 79%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Steering1 7.1%
Example complaints
Engine: “Over time I noticed a coolant smell from the car whenever I would drive it with the windows down, especially when the car was in stop and go traffic. I then noticed a small puddle of fluid under the engine after the car was parked. I took the car to the service and was told the coolant pipe on the engine was loose and coolant was beginning to drip from the junction where the pipe attaches to the engine block. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510189, filed 2013-04, 36,645 milesEngine cooling: “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 hours after taking delivery of the vehicle it began to stall, the consumer is concerned as to why dealers continue to continue to sell vehicle with stalling defect. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #752546, filed 2001-09Fuel system: “The car was being driven under normal circumstances. I had catastrophic coolant failure. A hose on my coolant system popped off while driving causing all of the coolant to gush out of the bottom of the car, the car did slip a bit I was able to regain control and pull to the side of the road. It sounds like this issue happens to 911 TURBO's often due to the fact that 8 hoses were attached only with a glue that can give out at any time. My local Porsche shop wants $3000 to drop the motor and repair/fix the 8 hoses. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558119, filed 2014-01, 35,798 milesMileage when problems were reported
62% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,798 and 56,197 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Turbo 4WD/AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 911 Turbo 4WD/AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE13009Rapid coolant lossClosed · Apr 26, 2013
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 339 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037873Sep 29, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal - Radio & Satellite Radio Receiver. Note that part 91164559100 is also applicable to the following models not in the product list: 911 (1970-1989), 914…
- 11037816Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037813Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037812Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037808Sep 22, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model…
- 11037868Sep 14, 2026Wheels, Suspension, Steering. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037795Sep 1, 2026Electrical system. Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
- 11037085Aug 28, 2026Other or unknown. Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
- 11037083Aug 17, 2026Wheels, Suspension, Steering. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037072Aug 14, 2026Other or unknown. Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
Other model years of the Porsche 911 Turbo
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 22 | 36,062 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 5 | 53,889 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 13 | 51,285 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 14 | 45,000 | 0 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 22 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
All Porsche 911 Turbo model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 11 complaints (79% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo get?
The EPA rates the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo (911 Turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,000 miles and the middle half falls between 35,798 and 56,197 miles; 62% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.