Most common 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera problems
Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche 911 Carrera complaints by model year
Best 911 Carrera years: 2012, 2017, 2020. Compare all years →
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls (2)
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera 911. This vehicle fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." After performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, this vehicle was released with passenger seatbelts that lack the required Automatic Locking…
Remedy: US Specs will notify the owner and replace all of the passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Equipment › Other › Labels
US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger…
Remedy: US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera a good car?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 911 Carrera rates few complaints: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the 911 Carrera at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera?
The electrical system — 1 complaint, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about 12v/24v/48v battery. Next are the steering (1) and air bags (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera, the most recent from February 26, 2013 (retractor). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche 911 Carrera?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2017 and 2020. See the full Porsche 911 Carrera years comparison.
At what mileage do 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 41,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.