2002 Porsche GT2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Porsche GT2, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Porsche GT2 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2002 Porsche GT2 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other GT2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GT2 median. How we score

'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GT2 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THAT THE CAR TEMPERATURE WENT HIGHER THAN NORMAL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS LEAKING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COOLANT. TOWED THE CAR BACK HOME. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SOME COOLANT COMING OUT FROM THE GLUED METAL…
Complaint 10511549 · May 12, 2013 · 24,000 miles

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