Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Porsche 911. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems | |
| Engine Failure problems |
Aluminum coolant tubes which apparently are glued together via the oem factory become old and brittle and blow apart. Coolant is then pouring out of the engine at a high rate into the city street. In my case, I was sitting at a red traffic light when the coolant pipe burst/separated. Read details...
I noticed steam coming from the engine bay while driving in a residential area. Stopped the car immediately and contacted a tow service. A coolant line came loose due to a failed fitting at the manifold and discharged the entire reservoir, leaving a puddle of coolant underneath the vehicle. Read details...
While traveling at 45 mph there was a loud rumbling noise coming from the rear of vehicle, the vehicle started to misfire. The consumer pulled over and noticed that all the oil had leaked out of vehicle. Read details...