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2002 Porsche 911

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 911.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2002 Porsche 911 is a passenger car paired here with an S5 automatic transmission and EPA ratings of 16 city, 24 highway, and 19 combined mpg. Thirteen total owner complaints have been logged for this model year, with the engine ranking as the top complaint area alongside three recalls — figures that place it firmly in the moderate range of the 911's broader 1990–2014 complaint history, well below the 2007 peak of fifty complaints but notably above the 1991 low of just one. For a researcher, that means the 2002 is neither a standout trouble year nor a worry-free one, and the concentration of issues in the engine bay makes powertrain due diligence the priority when evaluating this particular vintage.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 0PB115499A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0PB115499A alt 99610722553
Engine air filter99611013152 alt 99611013171
Fuel filter99611025352
Spark plug99917019590 alt 99917020791
Battery9A7915089G alt 9A7915105
Front wiper blades99662890111
Serpentine belt99919237951 alt 99610215167
Thermostat99610612573 alt 99610612554
Cabin air filter99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.4 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase92.5 in
Curb weight3197 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 61 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 911 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.6–5.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2002 GT2 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2002GT2 Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-63.60 sec11.90 sec456 hpRWD
2002GT2 Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-63.80 sec12.00 sec456 hpRWD
2002GT2 Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-63.90 sec12.10 sec456 hpRWD
2002GT2 Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-63.90 sec12.40 sec456 hpRWD
2002Carrera Coupe 3.6L F-64.90 sec13.40 sec320 hpRWD
2002Carrera Coupe 3.6L F-65.00 sec13.50 sec320 hpRWD
2002Targa Coupe 3.6L F-65.00 sec13.50 sec320 hpRWD
2002Carrera 4S Coupe 3.6L F-65.20 sec13.70 sec320 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 37.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints,
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.2 Pints, mvc;Front

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug37.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug21.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug21.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque16.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.93-2.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity6.58 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260; Rear: 1.024; Front: 1.319; Rear: 1.083
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0008
Maximum Rotor Runout.001
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 7.126

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBody Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Cruise Control System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 90,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Final Drive (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

While the exact federal complaint count for the 2002 Porsche 911 is absent from the year-by-year record, targeted data reveals Engine and Air Bag issues as the primary complaint areas, accompanied by one reported fire incident. Contextually, the generation's trend shows complaints rising from 5 in 2000 to 8 in 2001, preceding a massive spike to 50 complaints in 2007, placing the 2002 model on the upward slope of an escalating reliability arc. Furthermore, technical service bulletins surged from 153 in 1999 to 259 in 2001, suggesting increasing mechanical complexities leading into this era, though the data does not specify the root cause of the engine faults. Given its precarious position immediately before the generation's peak failure period, the 2002 model is not a recommended year to buy.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
393
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Engine5
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Air Bags2
Power Train1
Power Train,Engine1
Steering1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 393 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
GR13D7912026-06-29StructureParts Withdrawal - Front Bumper Panel
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2002 911 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 911 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.