2002 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls and problems

The 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Porsche 911 Carrera recalls

Recall 13V-064: Seat Belts

Reported Feb 26, 2013 · 1 vehicles affected · US Specs

Problem: 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 Retractor (ALR) function.

Risk: Without the ALR function, the seatbelts do not allow for the secure installation of a child restraint, which can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 13V-063: Equipment, Visibility

Reported Feb 26, 2013 · 4 vehicles affected · US Specs

Problem: 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 side mirror.

Risk: Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Steering1
Air Bags1
Engine and Engine Cooling1

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
  • Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 41,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 41,000 miles · reported Jun 23, 2010
The contact owns a 2002 porsche 911 carrera. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, there was a loud, abnormal bang. The contact exited the vehicle and found a large oil spill from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The engine and transmission were taken apart to locate the failure. The dealer advised the intermediate main shaft (Imf) had collapsed and exploded, killing the engine. The engine would need to be replaced at the contact's expense. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 41,000.
Air Bags · at 69,875 miles · reported Apr 9, 2010
Erroneous airbag failure error code detected. Airbag failure light on dash and airbag failure text also appears on dash. Porsche dealer reports that there is a technical service bulletin issued by porsche cars of north america to fix this problem. The fix involves re-wiring the ground system and replacing the seat belt clasps. Dealer indicates that this would cost me $850 to have this repair work done. Dealer reset the error code but it re-appeared the following day indicating a problem with the passenger seat belt. Porsche should fix this admitted defect for free and issue a recall as this is…
Steering · reported Oct 18, 2007
2002 porsche 996 with power steering valve failure. Consumer states that the power steering reservoir valve made a high pitched noise. He stated that this failure could cause a fire since the valve is located right over the exhaust and or the turbo.
Electrical System · at 8,000 miles · reported Mar 29, 2007
Put the key in the ignition, turned it to start the vehicle, and the battery completely exploded. Acid vapors filled the garage and burned eyes and caused coughing and burning throat sensation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera: 13V-064 (seat belts), 13V-063 (equipment, visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 41,000 miles.

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.