Glued coolant fitting on one of the main coolant lines failed while at normal speeds and operation. Coolant was rapidly expelled out of the rear of the vehicle. Traction from the rear tires was compromised. Incident did not result in an accident.
The worst 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo problems
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- Engine1
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo 332
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines
What 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo owners say
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Questions about the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo
Is the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo, close to a typical 996 Turbo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo have?
No recalls on record.
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