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Porsche 911Model year report

2002 Porsche 911 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
52,400miles, 7 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
19 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Porsche 911 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2002 Porsche 911. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and air bags (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,400 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 359 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 48 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 15 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “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”

NHTSA complaint #10928575, filed 2016-11, 72,135 miles

Engine cooling: “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. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated a bearing had broke and the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #10003618, filed 2005-03

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 60,300 miles.

0%0–1014%10–2529%25–5043%50–7514%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 52,400 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200420052012220132201522016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2002 Porsche 911 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
911 GT2 RWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed manual142016$5,150
911 Targa RWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed manual162419$4,350
911 Targa RWD3.6L 6-cyl5-speed automatic162419$4,350

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 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.

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. 359 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 359 bulletins →

Other model years of the Porsche 911

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20246—4—15—Too new
202210—4—20—Not enough data
202156236—20—Not enough data
20205—2———Not enough data
2015820,5151—22—Not enough data
2013617,0000—19—Not enough data
2012525,5001—21—Not enough data
2004817,0420———Not enough data
2003965,5001———Not enough data
2002952,4000—19—Not enough data
2001839,0000———Not enough data
2000630,5001———Not enough data
1999847,8631———Not enough data
19966—3—18—Not enough data
199512110,5000—18—Not enough data

All Porsche 911 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Porsche 911 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2002 Porsche 911 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Porsche 911 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2002 Porsche 911 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 get?

The EPA rates the 2002 Porsche 911 (911 Targa, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Porsche 911 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,400 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 60,300 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.