Model year
2002 Porsche 911
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 9 complaints for the 2002 Porsche 911 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 18 complaints under 911 CARRERA and 911 TURBO. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (6), POWER TRAIN (2), AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 6 complaints
- 2001 8 complaints
- 2002 9 complaints
- 2007 47 complaints
- 2008 3 complaints
- 2009 1 complaints
- 2010 3 complaints
- 2011 2 complaints
- 2012 5 complaints
- 2013 6 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2015 8 complaints
- 2016 2 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 2 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 5 complaints
- 2022 10 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2024 6 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 911 CARRERA | 2 | 4 |
| 911 TURBO | 0 | 14 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE13009 | Rapid coolant loss · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE… | Apr 26, 2013 | Mar 10, 2014 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 GT2 · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| 911 Carrera · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 911 Carrera · 3.6L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet · 3.6L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 911 Carrera 4S · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| 911 Carrera 4S · 3.6L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet · 3.6L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 911 Targa · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 911 Targa · 3.6L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 911 Turbo · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
1 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Porsche 911 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.