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2002 Porsche 911 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 175 repairs.
2002 Porsche 911 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 20000 mi US $10 |
replaced defective ignition switch |
| 44000 mi US $1700 |
two of the ignition boxes went bad. Replaced all six and changed plugs while they were in there. Also did tune up. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 415hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 30000 mi US $1000 |
Ignition switch went bad. Very difficult to insert key |
| 34000 mi US $239 |
Replaced coils. 5 of six were cracked resulting in misfires at WOT |
| 58000 mi US $2000 |
Water pump slight coolant leak dripping to ground, also makes rattle sound. Also replaced "while you are in there" items spark plugs, motor mounts, drive belt. |
| 58700 mi US $550 |
Replaced bad drive belt tension roller. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 94000 mi US $426 |
Replace bank 1 camshaft position sensor |
| 93000 mi | blown engine, metallic particles in oil pan and oil filter. IMS bearing failed, though it was a LN Engineering ceramic replacement bearing that had been installed as preventative maintenance when the 911 was purchased. |
| 45400 mi US $100 |
Check engine light on for misfire. |
| 50900 mi US $3000 |
Misfire caused catalytic converter damage. Replaced coils, plugs, and other maintenance items. |
| 53900 mi US $250 |
Check engine light reset. Unable to find the problem within a reasonable expense limit. |
| 56000 mi US $778 |
Check engine light indicated issues with oil/emission valves. |
| 53000 mi US $100 |
Oil pressure indicator sending unit |
| 41200 mi US $11500 |
Metal found in oil filter, engine torn down and rebuilt to eliminate source and replace damaged items: IMS bearing, rod and crank bearings, valve lifters. Caught just in time. IMS bearing upgraded 12k ago, but possible metal not all cleaned out then. |
| 43000 mi US $1800 |
Corrosion on several pins of engine wiring harness connector caused severe misfires and multiple fault codes. |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Low voltage, poor battery charging. Replaced corroded starter/alternator cable. |
| 59000 mi US $3200 |
Cylinder scoring caused by lose valve spring. Valve cradle was replaced with redesigned version, adding $500 to cost. Cracked ignition coil also replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $725 |
Fuel gauge was reading wrong. Tank sensor was replaced, but because of stray wire it took two tries. |
| 75000 mi US $1200 |
Was in for a clutch job, decided to get intermediate shaft bearing fix done at the same time, especially with IMS bearing flange showing leakage and metal shavings. |
| 64000 mi US $890 |
Ignition switch failed |
| 85000 mi US $21545 |
Engine failed due to IMS bearing giving out. Only fix was to replace entire engine with new crate engine Porsche. |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Coolant Expansion Tank Replaced - plus coolant hose, coolant and cap. Due to leak. |
| 76600 mi | Replace water pump |
| 83700 mi C $1000 |
Replaced fuel pump |
| 89280 mi | Repaired a vacuum leak - cracked vacuum reservoir Repaired fuel level sender - broken wire. |
| 90200 mi | Fuel pump replaced again after only 12 months - under warrantee |
| 93620 mi | Fuel pump failure |
| 32000 mi US $2500 |
leak radiator fluid under engine area |
| 33000 mi US $65 |
Oil Pressure sensor replaced. |
| 60200 mi US $2600 |
RMS Leak fixed, IMS leak fixed, IMS Update bearing installed, New Belts |
| 99760 mi C $200 |
Replaced rattling muffler with used part. |
| 71200 mi US $4000 |
Coolant leaking into cylinder head, gasket replaced. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 87000 mi US $6500 |
Broken exhaust valve spring. Also intermediate shaft bearing update. |
| 92000 mi US $428 |
Spark plugs |
| 102000 mi US $1914 |
car running hotter than usual in very hot weather, radiator fans and relays were replaced, 1507.98 |
| 104000 mi US $1002 |
The car was in for a minor adjustment to CV boot replaced earlier and mechanic noticed water pump was leaking. It was recommended that I have it replaced with an OEM part. The part was delayed, which is why the car was in the shop for 8 days. |
| 125000 mi US $3291 |
Clutch replaced due to wear. |
| 65100 mi C $550 |
The ignition stopped working. When turned off the engine would shut off, but the parking lights would remain on as if the key was still in the ignition. Steering wheel lock wouldn't engage either. Replaced the ignition. |
| 156500 mi US $300 |
Replaced leaking water pump (bad bearing - starting to leak). Also replaced the thermostat with 160 deg cooler running thermostat (stock is 180 deg.). Also replaced the serpentine belt. Porsche dealer wanted $1,060.00 for this 3-item repair. I did it myself with hand tools in the driveway with parts from eBay for $300. Took about 3-4 hours and a bit of struggling. |
| 79000 mi US $9 |
Key started to become "sticky" when removing from ignition. The rear part of the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Same part as VW/Audi, NAPA sells it for $9. Easy DIY fix with internet help/photos. Half an hour. All good now. |
| 80300 mi US $27 |
Ignition switch broke again. Replaced with OEM switch this time (used cheaper NAPA) part last time) |
| 48608 mi US $289 |
CEL -- readout of fault codes replace mass air flow sensor(charged for part only. no labor) |
| 68000 mi | Noted an oil leak from the engine, found to be cam chain tensioner washer leaking, loosened, cleaned and re-tightened (without removing tensioner) now good. |
| 70000 mi £300 |
Replaced the AOS (burning oil on start up and exessive engine vaccum when running) and also the cam lifter sensor (leaking oil) on the left cylinder bank. |
| 79000 mi £100 |
Downpipe to catalyst bolts and studs corroded and joints opened causing bad exhaust blow, replaced studs, nuts and gaskets and 2 sleeves. |
| 20 mi US $300 |
Leaking coolant reservoir |
| 60000 mi US $175 |
Replaced motor mounts |
| 62000 mi US $3450 |
IMS Bearing Failure resulting in major engine destruction |
| 66000 mi US $175 |
Replace crankshaft angle sensor |
| 70300 mi US $135 |
Replace oxygen sensor |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30160 mi $900 |
coolant pump noisy and leaking. Purchase pump and gasket from Stuttgart and DIY. Quite a straight forward job with tips from rennlist. |
| 34720 mi | Replaced ballast resistors for both radiator fans as they stopped running with AC on. |
| 36260 mi $200 |
Replaced coolant tank. Noticed a bit of leakage, replace before it gets worst. |
| 48440 mi | coolant hose to AOS leaking, replaced. |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 91140 mi €2750 |
I had the check engine light and a rough idle. First the coils and spark plugs were changed. This didn't fix the problem. The Porsche Centre replaced 6 valvelifters/tappets, problem solved ( eur 1.500 for labour + 1.400 for parts). |
| 97960 mi | Leaking water pump replaced. |
| 106020 mi €350 |
2 coil packs and plugs changed |
| 106020 mi €350 |
Other four coilpacks + plugs |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 83000 mi US $1300 |
Fuel line leak. R/R fuel line and sender unit. |
| 40000 mi US $1100 |
Air/Oil separator replaced. |
| 52000 mi US $4500 |
ims bearing, rear main bearing clutch |
| 54000 mi US $1000 |
Car was running hot and losing coolant quickly. |
| 66000 mi US $500 |
Water pump replaced |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD
| 66000 mi US $1300 |
new coolant expansion tank |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 7500 mi US $4400 |
Replace rear main seal on crankshaft (RMS) |
2002 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible
320-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49700 mi US $1500 |
two hoses replaced, small hole in each. coil pack had crack in it. while they were taking care of these problems I also had them replace the plugs and put in a new water pump and do a brake flush. Also replaced the serpentine belt. |
| 91000 mi US $1400 |
muffler corroded. |
| 92000 mi US $550 |
Idler pulley failed. Alternator shaft bent when idler pulley failed. Replaced 2 idler, tensioner pulley, alternator and belt. |
| 95000 mi US $85 |
Passenger side seat vibration. Found leak on hydraulic engine mount. Replaced engine mounts. |
| 92000 mi US $700 |
Metallic rattle from catalytic converter. |
| 97000 mi US $930 |
coolant leak from rear of engine cover plate. gasket replaced. |
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