What are the most common Porsche Cayenne problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 12,500+ owner reports, the 2003-2025 Porsche Cayenne has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Coolant Pipe Failure Between Cylinder Banks, Air Suspension Compressor and Strut Failure, Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure. Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Porsche Cayenne reliable?

The 2003-2025 Porsche Cayenne has 7 known issues documented across 12,500+ owner reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Coolant Pipe Failure Between Cylinder Banks and Air Suspension Compressor and Strut Failure and Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure and Transfer Case Failure and Fluid Leak. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Porsche Cayenne problems?

Repair costs for known Porsche Cayenne issues range from $600 to $9,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Coolant Pipe Failure Between Cylinder Banks, typically costs $1,200-$3,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What year Porsche Cayenne is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Porsche Cayenne. Based on owner reports, issues are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2003-2025 Porsche Cayenne with 7 documented issues from 12,500+ owner reports.

Porsche Cayenne Problems: 7 Issues Every Owner Should Know

⚠️NHTSA Recalls8 recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.

Campaign #25V63400023/09/2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Campaign #25V89600019/12/2025

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit shuts off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Campaign #23V52700027/07/2023

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne vehicles. The driver's side front axle upper left control arm installed on the vehicles may have been installed with cracks, which can result in front axle control arm breaking and an unexpected loss of steering and wheel control.

Campaign #24V53300016/07/2024

SUSPENSION:REAR

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cayenne vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-271 (AMA9) were performed.

Campaign #22V04000028/01/2022

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