Model year guide

2002 Porsche 911 turbo

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Porsche 911 turbo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2002 Porsche 911 turbo — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2002 Porsche 911 turbo at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined16 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Porsche 911 turbo recalls 1

Suspension:front:macpherson Strut NHTSA Campaign #20E091000 · 11/12/2020

Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), an…

Fix: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These part…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Porsche 911 turbo MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,150
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S5) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume68 cu ft
Cargo volume5 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$13,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Porsche 911 turbo costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750
Fuel only$25,750
Per mile$0.34

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2002 Porsche 911 turbo trims & engines on record

Trims
Turbo (2WD + 4WD)
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl 415 hp

2002 Porsche 911 turbo vehicles on record

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2002 Porsche 911 turbo — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Porsche 911 turbo have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Porsche 911 turbo. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Porsche 911 turbo get?

The 2002 Porsche 911 turbo has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (14 city / 21 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.