Porsche 911 2002

Model 911 made in 2002 by Porsche got 10 consumer complains as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2002

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
CHILD SEAT - TETHER (STRAP) SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE
A30307/25/200310002973Voluntary customer campaign a303 involving installation of the top tether anchorage bracket to the rear shelf. porsche has concluded that the upper mounting bracket for the child seat top tether is missing. *tt10/02/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
10100510/10/200510018155Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb12/16/2005
70212/06/200210000038Carrera powerkit available to retrofit the standard engine with an increased performance of 254 kw (345 hp). *tt02/10/2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
70211/18/200210000527Spot formation, fouling, formation of film under the cover of the main headlight. 911 turbo . *tt03/03/2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
D7605/08/200810025182Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe07/16/2008
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
461607/26/2002635598Subject regarding rear axle. *tt10/25/2002
SUSPENSION
427408/02/2002635599Information on clicking noises from the rear spring struts for 2002 911 gt2 models. *tt10/25/2002
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
50203/07/200310001457Front axle spring strut clicking noise. *tt05/07/2003
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PK-D8-1603/02/201110038544Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm06/20/2011
PK-D8-1603/02/201110038544Ready06/20/2011
020308/16/2002020310010766Exchange engines and transmissions for warranty. this bulletin replaces bulletin wty0203 dated 2-15-02. *tt12/10/2004
021309/13/200210010776Emergency entry to vehicles with lost keys and programming of keys. *tt12/10/2004
701801/01/2002635616Information regarding clicking noises from instrument panel. *tt10/29/2002
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
D7705/21/200810025186Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe07/16/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
06/12/2004155005
 Air bag signal light stayed on. dealer stated air bag was inoperative. the part had been repaired four times, however the problem recurred. *ak
ENGINE
10/18/2012480001
 Intermediate shaft failure. *tr
10/18/201248000
 Intermediate shaft failure
06/10/2012852001
 Intermediate shaft bearing failed, causing catastrophic engine failure and loss of all engine oil on the roadway. luckily, the car was stopped at the time. *tr
06/10/201285200
 Intermediate shaft bearing failed, causing catastrophic engine failure and loss of all engine oil on the roadway. luckily, the car was stopped at the time.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03/01/20051
 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.*jb
POWER TRAIN
10/18/2012480001
 Intermediate shaft failure. *tr