Total Complaints
1 filings
PORSCHE GT2 · model year
2002 PORSCHE GT2
1 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002PORSCHEGT2 carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 GT2 is engine with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 2002 GT2. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (2)
03V02700029/01/2003
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING
CERTAIN TWO-SEAT, TWO-DOOR COUPE MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TOP TETHER ANCHORAGE AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. OWNERS WHO WISH TO USE A
03V20900004/06/2003
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN COUPE (TWO SEATER) PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING IS INCORRECT ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE LISTED GVWR IS 4,244 POUNDS AND THE CORRECT VALUE SHOULD BE 3,814 POUNDS.
Recent Complaints
20130512ENGINE
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 PARTS THAT IS ALSO ATTACHED TO THE COOLANT HOSE. THE PART NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 24,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 PORSCHE GT2 have?▼
The 2002 PORSCHE GT2 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2002 PORSCHE GT2?▼
Yes, the 2002 PORSCHE GT2 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 PORSCHE GT2?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 PORSCHE GT2 is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2002 PORSCHE GT2 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.