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Porsche CAYENNE TURBO problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

41 owner complaints analyzed

13 distinct recall campaigns

60,547 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2003 to 2020 model years. Data updated: . 32 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 41 complaints (48.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior717.1%
Transmission and shifting614.6%
Engine operation49.8%
Steering behavior49.8%
Electrical and battery issues24.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
20
Power Train
5
Vehicle Speed Control
5
Air Bags
2
Electrical System
2
Suspension:Front
2
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine20
Power Train5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Suspension:Front2
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine1

Engine: 20; Power Train: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Air Bags: 2; Electrical System: 2; Suspension:Front: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
5
25,000 to 49,999
9
50,000 to 74,999
9
75,000 to 99,999
6
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0005
25,000 to 49,9999
50,000 to 74,9999
75,000 to 99,9996
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2004
5
2005
2
2008
2
2009
3
2011
1
2013
4
2014
5
2016
2
2017
6
2018
8
2019
2
2024
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20045
20052
20082
20093
20111
20134
20145
20162
20176
20188
20192
20241

2004: 5; 2005: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 3; 2011: 1; 2013: 4; 2014: 5; 2016: 2; 2017: 6; 2018: 8; 2019: 2; 2024: 1

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10116005 · 2005-03-29 (March 29, 2005)

I WAS DRIVING MY NEW 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO PURCHASED AT THE END OF DECEMBER, 2004 ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 50 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR AND JERKED FORWARD WITH SUCH INTENSITY, IT WAS AS IF SOMEONE HAD PUT ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE "EMISSION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS OCCURRED. THE INCIDENT CAUSED WHIPLASH BECAUSE THE CAR JOLTED SO SUDDENLY. IF THERE HAD BEEN ANYONE DRIVING CLOSELY BEHIND ME, THEY WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO ME. THE CAR WAS TOWED IN FOR SERVICE TO A PORSCHE SERVICE C…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10116005 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10926441 · 2016-11-16 (November 16, 2016)

MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE -RELATED TO DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN VOLUNTARY WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN WC-22-IN THE ALUMINUM CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS WHICH HAVE A TENDENCY TO SHEER OFF, WHICH PREVENT THE CAMSHAFTS FROM RUNNING. IF THIS OCCURS IN THE CAMSHAFT THAT OPERATES THE VACUUM PUMP, THE POWER BRAKING WILL ALSO FAIL, WHICH WILL RESULT IN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE THE STRENGTH TO BRAKE THE CAR WITHOUT THE VACUUM POWDERED BRAKES. THE BOLTS THEMSELVES MAY ALSO DROP INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL. IN MY …

Owner-reported narrative. 99,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10926441 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10098104 · 2004-11-01 (November 1, 2004)

WHILE TURNING ACROSS TRAFFIC FROM E 2ND AVE ONTO JOSEPHINE ST. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE JUST ABOVE THE FLOOR AND NO DISCERNABLE ACCELERATION RESPONSE WAS NOTICEABLE FOR A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THERE WAS AN ACCELERATION RESPONSE IT WAS AN EXPLOSIVE, 'OFF TO THE RACES' ONE. THIS INCIDENT TOOK PLACE AFTER THE DEALER ADVISED THAT: UNOFFICIAL FIXES (DME UPDATE AND TRANSMISSION ADAPTATION) ISSUE HAD BEEN IN PLACE SINCE THE DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE; VEHICLE HAD BEEN INTO THE DEALER TO EVALUATE/ADDRESS THIS ISSUE THREE TIMES; ON THE …

Owner-reported narrative. 8,541 miles reported. Look up ODI 10098104 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10291551 · 2009-11-09 (November 9, 2009)

DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT AROUND 64 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE ENTIRE FRONT TRANSMISSION DROPPED AND WE NEARLY ROLLED OVER ON OUR VEHICLE WITH A 4 YEAR OLD CHILD IN THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. FORTUNATELY WE WERE IN THE LEFT LANE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 39,989 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291551 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10956246 · 2017-02-22 (February 22, 2017)

LATE 2010 TO EARLY 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE VEHICLES WITH V8 ENGINES HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTERS. THE WEAK BOLTS IN QUESTION ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FAILURES WHERE THEY SHEER OFF, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. IF THIS FAILURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT SPEED, A LOSS OF POWER BRAKING AND STEERING WILL OCCUR AS A RESULT. PORSCHE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WAS FORCED TO RECALL ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES IN CHINA BY THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT, BUT HAS SO FAR AVOIDED RECA…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10956246 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10992355 · 2017-05-30 (May 30, 2017)

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR DRAMATICALLY LOST POWER AND STALLED, LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE TO AN EXIT AND MANAGED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. HOWEVER THERE WAS AN 18 WHEELER BEHIND ME THAT HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO AVOID HITTING ME. I GOT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT RAMP AND THE CAR WAS BARELY RUNNING. WAS ABLE TO GET IT BACK TO THE DEALER (WHICH WAS ONLY 1/4 MILE AWAY) THE PROBLEM WAS THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST BOLTS ON BANK #1 SHEARED. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART AND PROBLEM WITH ALL PORSCHE V8 ENGINES FROM 2011-2012.

Owner-reported narrative. 72,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10992355 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10137195 · 2005-09-21 (September 21, 2005)

DT: THERE WAS VIBRATION THAT AFFECTED THE STEERING COLUMN, AND IT WAS FELT THROUGH OUT THE STEERING WHEEL. ONE COULD FEEL VIBRATION WHEN THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD FORTY-TWO MILES ON IT. ONE COULD HEAR A NOISE WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURNS. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON AUGUST 28, 2004, AND WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP ON AUGUST 31, 2004. THE DEALER BALANCED THE TIRES. ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 IT WAS BACK AT THE DEALER FOR VIBRATION, AND THE DEALER SAID THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT. THEY ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE VEHICLE SIX DIFFERENT TIMES. THEY REMOV…

Owner-reported narrative. 42 miles reported. Look up ODI 10137195 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10948598 · 2017-01-30 (January 30, 2017)

CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS STARTING TO BECOME LOOSE AND BACK OUT, WHICH IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT ON THOSE CARS, CAN LEAD TO SUDDEN UNPREDICTABLE LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING, AND POTENTIALLY ACCIDENTS, ESPECIALLY WITH VERY HEAVY AND VERY FAST CAR LIKE THIS ONE. DEALER QUOTED $4000 TO FIX WITH NEW BOLTS AND ADJUSTERS. ATTACHED ARE PICTURES TAKEN WITH A BORESCOPE FROM MY ENGINE. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. OWNERS SHOULD NOT BE PAYING FOR THIS. ALSO ATTACHED IS QUOTE FROM DEALER.

Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10948598 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10075619 · 2004-06-02 (June 2, 2004)

CUSTOMER CAMPAIGN NOTICE RECEIVED REGARDING MAIN WIRING HARNESS ROUTING. AS WELL AS PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE NOT RESPONDING TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL.*MR THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY DOES NOT RESPOND TO INPUT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEAL. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SO MANY TIMES THAT THE CONSUMER DECIDED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN STORAGE AND NO LONGER DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE DEALER INSIST THAT THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10075619 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10630271 · 2014-09-03 (September 3, 2014)

IN 2010, I BOUGHT A '08 CAYENNE TURBO AT 40K MILES. PRIOR TO DELIVERY, I HAD PORSCHE DEALERSHIP RUN A SYSTEM CHECK TO CONFIRM THE VEHICLE WAS MECHANICALLY SOLID & FREE OF DEFECTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THEY PERFORMED A REPAIR ON THE COOLANT PIPES (STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY) AND ASSURED ME IT WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION TO PURCHASE. 105K MILES: CAYENNE'S STARTER WAS MAKING NOISES AND NOT FUNCTIONING 100% OF TIME, SO I BROUGHT VEHICLE TO THE SAME PORSCHE DEALERSHIP WHO HAD BEEN SERVICING IT SINCE 2010. THE STARTER WAS IMMERSED IN COOLANT. I WAS INFOR…

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10630271 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2004
8
2005
3
2006
3
2008
1
2009
1
2010
1
2011
3
2012
2
2013
1
2014
1
2015
1
2019
1
2020
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20048
20053
20063
20081
20091
20101
20113
20122
20131
20141
20151
20191
20201

2004: 8; 2005: 3; 2006: 3; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 3; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1

Year-by-year records

Porsche CAYENNE TURBO model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
200318Not available
20041580
200543-5
2006130
200871Not available
2009010
2010010
2011113+2
201222-1
201301-1
2014010
2015010
201901Not available
2020010
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Data completeness

41 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

78.0%Usable mileage32 / 41 records
100.0%Valid incident date41 / 41 records
100.0%Valid filing date41 / 41 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates41 / 41 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component20062008200920102011201220132014201520192020
Engine
00.0%

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7100.0%
ODI 10510020 · 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO AS A SECOND OWNER BUT BEFORE THE PURCHASE WAS COMPLETED THE COOLANT HOSE RUPTURE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE REPAIR WAS AT A COST WELL NORTH OF $2000 AT THE MOTOR WERKS PORSCHE OF BARRINGTON. I ALSO HAVE A 2002 PORSCHE 996 TURBO WHICH JUST RECENTLY RUPTURED THE COOLANT HOSE. THE COST IS ONCE AGAIN RIGHT AROUND TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. I'M JUST FED UP THAT THIS EPOXY FAILURE WITHIN THE COOLANT SYSTEM WHICH HAS AFFECTED SO MANY PORSCHE OWNERS. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT FIXED EVEN IN THEIR LATER …

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981.8%
ODI 10926441 · 99,500 mi

MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE -RELATED TO DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN VOLUNTARY WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN WC-22-IN THE ALUMINUM CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS WHICH HAVE A TENDENCY TO SHEER OFF, WHICH PREVENT THE CAMSHAFTS FROM RUNNING. IF THIS OCCURS IN THE CAMSHAFT THAT OPERATES THE VACUUM PUMP, THE POWER BRAKING WILL ALSO FAIL, WHICH WILL RESULT IN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE THE STRENGTH TO BRAKE THE CAR WITHOUT THE VACUUM POWDERED BRAKES. THE BOLTS THEMSELVES MAY ALSO DROP INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL. IN MY …

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Power Train
00.0%

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114.3%
ODI 10510020 · 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO AS A SECOND OWNER BUT BEFORE THE PURCHASE WAS COMPLETED THE COOLANT HOSE RUPTURE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE REPAIR WAS AT A COST WELL NORTH OF $2000 AT THE MOTOR WERKS PORSCHE OF BARRINGTON. I ALSO HAVE A 2002 PORSCHE 996 TURBO WHICH JUST RECENTLY RUPTURED THE COOLANT HOSE. THE COST IS ONCE AGAIN RIGHT AROUND TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. I'M JUST FED UP THAT THIS EPOXY FAILURE WITHIN THE COOLANT SYSTEM WHICH HAS AFFECTED SO MANY PORSCHE OWNERS. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT FIXED EVEN IN THEIR LATER …

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218.2%
ODI 11141928 · 70,000 mi

TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. THERE IS AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY PORSCHE OF AN ASSOCIATED DEFECT OF THE TRANSFER CASE DESIGN AND A RELATED WORKSHOP BULLETIN (WB) WHEN REPLACING THE TRANSFER CASE. PORSCHE MECHANICS ARE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A "VENT HOSE" FOR THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS NEWLY REVISED DESIGN PART NUMBER FOR THE REVISED VENT IS 958-301-047-10. THE REASON: THE ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR CAYENNE 958 PORSCHE TRANSFER CASES HAD THE HOSE ENDING ON THE LOWER (CLOSER TO THE GROUND) SIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THE NEW HOSE ENDS ON THE UPPER (FURTHER FROM THE GROU…

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150.0%
ODI 11091036 · 40,000 mi

2012 CAYENNE TURBO WITH 40096 MILEAGE AS OF TODAY. THE TRANSFER BOX WAS REPLACED IN APRIL 2016 AND APRIL 2018. COST AROUND $4,500 EACH TIME. TOTAL OF $9,000 REPAIR BILL.

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Vehicle Speed Control
00.0%

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150.0%
ODI 11091036 · 40,000 mi

2012 CAYENNE TURBO WITH 40096 MILEAGE AS OF TODAY. THE TRANSFER BOX WAS REPLACED IN APRIL 2016 AND APRIL 2018. COST AROUND $4,500 EACH TIME. TOTAL OF $9,000 REPAIR BILL.

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Air Bags
00.0%

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150.0%
ODI 10884797 · 17,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE AIR BAG APPEARED TO HAVE DEPLOYED (PROPERLY) UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO IMPACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.

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Electrical System
1100.0%
ODI 11180331

METALLIC CONTACT POINTS FOR THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB HOLDER INTEGRAL IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES CORRODE OR ERODE RENDERING THE TURN SIGNAL INOPERABLE. CORRECTION REQUIRES COSTLY REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. POINT OF FAILURE IS INACCESSIBLE FOR PHOTOGRAPH. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL CONTACTORS HAVE FAILED ON SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH IN THE PAST YEAR. THE PARTS IN QUESTION ARE NOT SUBJECT TO OPERATIONAL MOVEMENT OR WEAR, AND A MANDATED SAFETY ITEM WHOSE FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A TRAFFIC CITATION BY POLICE.

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Suspension:Front
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Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Engine56,000–90,000 mi72,500 mi17
ODI 10563767 · 108,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE CHECK/ADD COOLANT ALARM/ICON APPEARED IN THE DASH DISPLAY. AFTER LETTING THE VEHICLE COOL DOWN, CHECKED THE RADIATOR COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK AND FOUND LITTLE TO NO COOLANT IN SIDE THE RESERVOIR TANK. SUBSEQUENTLY AS I CLOSED THE HOOD I HAPPENED TO SEE A FRESH TRAIL OF COOLANT FROM WHERE I HAD BACKED INTO THE PARKING SPOT. LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND THE COOLANT WAS STEADILY LEAKING OUT FROM THE REAR, CENTER LEFT BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE SPLASH/COVER. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE REPAIR …

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ODI 10552741 · 61,100 mi

OWNER OPERATES A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO, 4.5L V8 ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE, WITH JUST OVER 61,000 MILES BEGAN TO OVERHEAT FOUR DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT (DETECTED BY FLUCTUATING TEMPERATURE GAUGE). THE ENGINE COOLANT WAS FOUND TO BE LOW IN THE SERVICE BOTTLE BY APPX. 2 QUARTS WHEN CHECKED AND WAS REFILLED. THE EVENING BEFORE THE INCIDENT OWNER'S SPOUSE REPORTED A LOW COOLANT ALARM MESSAGE HAD DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, COOLANT WAS ABOUT 2 QUARTS LOW IN THE SERVICE BOTTLE AND WAS REFILLED. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE WAS BEING RUN AT 1500 R…

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ODI 11062117 · 29,000 mi

LEAKING PLASTIC COOLING PIPES, VEHICLE IN MOTION, CITY STREET BOCA RAYON FL

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Power TrainToo few reports for a range55,000 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 11153996 · 96,000 mi

DRIVING FROM NY CITY ON NOVEMBER 20, 2018 ALL OF A SUDDEN START HEARING LOUD CLUNKING/THUMPING NOISE FROM THE UNDER OF THE CAR. IT WAS SCARY. DROVE HOME VERY SLOWLY WITH FLASHERS ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE PORSCHE DEALER IN ROCHESTER AND THEY DIAGNOSE AND QUOTE ME CLOSE TO $2000 TO REPLACE THE CARDAN DRIVE SHAFT. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY AND CAR IS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AT HOME

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ODI 10510020 · 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO AS A SECOND OWNER BUT BEFORE THE PURCHASE WAS COMPLETED THE COOLANT HOSE RUPTURE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE REPAIR WAS AT A COST WELL NORTH OF $2000 AT THE MOTOR WERKS PORSCHE OF BARRINGTON. I ALSO HAVE A 2002 PORSCHE 996 TURBO WHICH JUST RECENTLY RUPTURED THE COOLANT HOSE. THE COST IS ONCE AGAIN RIGHT AROUND TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. I'M JUST FED UP THAT THIS EPOXY FAILURE WITHIN THE COOLANT SYSTEM WHICH HAS AFFECTED SO MANY PORSCHE OWNERS. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT FIXED EVEN IN THEIR LATER …

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ODI 11141928 · 70,000 mi

TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. THERE IS AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY PORSCHE OF AN ASSOCIATED DEFECT OF THE TRANSFER CASE DESIGN AND A RELATED WORKSHOP BULLETIN (WB) WHEN REPLACING THE TRANSFER CASE. PORSCHE MECHANICS ARE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A "VENT HOSE" FOR THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS NEWLY REVISED DESIGN PART NUMBER FOR THE REVISED VENT IS 958-301-047-10. THE REASON: THE ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR CAYENNE 958 PORSCHE TRANSFER CASES HAD THE HOSE ENDING ON THE LOWER (CLOSER TO THE GROUND) SIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THE NEW HOSE ENDS ON THE UPPER (FURTHER FROM THE GROU…

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Vehicle Speed ControlToo few reports for a range7,279 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10098089 · 4,559 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT FROM A PARKING LOT INTO MAJOR CITY STREET THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR INPUT WITH APPROACHING TRAFFIC.*AK THE VEHICLE MOVED OFF FROM A STOP AND INTO THE CLOSEST LANE FINE BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AS MORE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THERE WAS NOTICEABLE DELAY/HESITATION, AS TRAFFIC BORE DOWN ON ME, BEFORE THE CAYENNE DECIDED TO ACCELERATE. CONTACTED DEALER WHO NOTED THAT THERE WAS AN UNOFFICIAL FIX THAT MAY ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

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ODI 10098103 · 6,017 mi

WHILE MERGING FROM HIGHWAY 141 ONTO I-70 THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO ACCELERATE FROM HIGHWAY SPEED TO MERGE INTO INTERSTATE TRAFFIC AND NO NOTICEABLE ACCELERATION WAS APPARENT. THE EXTREMELY CONCERNING ABOUT THIS INCIDENT WAS THAT THIS MERGE WAS BEING EXECUTED BETWEEN TWO 18-WHEELERS. WHILE THERE WAS AMPLE SPACE TO MERGE IF THE VEHICLE HAD RESPONDED WITHOUT HESITATION TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL INPUTS, THE EXPERIENCED HESITATION MADE THE MERGE DICEY.*AK

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ODI 10098104 · 8,541 mi

WHILE TURNING ACROSS TRAFFIC FROM E 2ND AVE ONTO JOSEPHINE ST. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE JUST ABOVE THE FLOOR AND NO DISCERNABLE ACCELERATION RESPONSE WAS NOTICEABLE FOR A SECOND OR TWO. WHEN THERE WAS AN ACCELERATION RESPONSE IT WAS AN EXPLOSIVE, 'OFF TO THE RACES' ONE. THIS INCIDENT TOOK PLACE AFTER THE DEALER ADVISED THAT: UNOFFICIAL FIXES (DME UPDATE AND TRANSMISSION ADAPTATION) ISSUE HAD BEEN IN PLACE SINCE THE DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE; VEHICLE HAD BEEN INTO THE DEALER TO EVALUATE/ADDRESS THIS ISSUE THREE TIMES; ON THE …

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Air BagsToo few reports for a range42,581 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 11062396 · 68,162 mi

TAKATA AIRBAG FAILURE LIGHT IS ON!

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ODI 10884797 · 17,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE AIR BAG APPEARED TO HAVE DEPLOYED (PROPERLY) UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO IMPACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.

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Suspension:FrontToo few reports for a range49,995 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10291551 · 39,989 mi

DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT AROUND 64 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE ENTIRE FRONT TRANSMISSION DROPPED AND WE NEARLY ROLLED OVER ON OUR VEHICLE WITH A 4 YEAR OLD CHILD IN THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. FORTUNATELY WE WERE IN THE LEFT LANE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR

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ODI 10412012 · 60,000 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO. THE LEFT FRONT AIR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH. THE AIR SUSPENSION BAG ALSO EXPLODED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNCONTROLLABLY TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT IT WAS A FAULT OR DEFECTON TO THE FRONT LEFT SIDE SUSPENSION AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE SUSPENSION WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND PORSCHE HAVE NO INTEREST IN HELPING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND WILL COST APPROX $4,000 TO REPLACE THROUGH A POR…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2019: 0 complaints · 2020: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2019000
2020000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2019000
2020000

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentEnginePower TrainVehicle Speed ControlAir BagsElectrical SystemSuspension:FrontElectrical System:Wiring:Front UnderhoodEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Engine—
1
ODI 10510020 · 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO AS A SECOND OWNER BUT BEFORE THE PURCHASE WAS COMPLETED THE COOLANT HOSE RUPTURE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE REPAIR WAS AT A COST WELL NORTH OF $2000 AT THE MOTOR WERKS PORSCHE OF BARRINGTON. I ALSO HAVE A 2002 PORSCHE 996 TURBO WHICH JUST RECENTLY RUPTURED THE COOLANT HOSE. THE COST IS ONCE AGAIN RIGHT AROUND TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. I'M JUST FED UP THAT THIS EPOXY FAILURE WITHIN THE COOLANT SYSTEM WHICH HAS AFFECTED SO MANY PORSCHE OWNERS. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT FIXED EVEN IN THEIR LATER …

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Power Train
1
ODI 10510020 · 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO AS A SECOND OWNER BUT BEFORE THE PURCHASE WAS COMPLETED THE COOLANT HOSE RUPTURE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE REPAIR WAS AT A COST WELL NORTH OF $2000 AT THE MOTOR WERKS PORSCHE OF BARRINGTON. I ALSO HAVE A 2002 PORSCHE 996 TURBO WHICH JUST RECENTLY RUPTURED THE COOLANT HOSE. THE COST IS ONCE AGAIN RIGHT AROUND TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. I'M JUST FED UP THAT THIS EPOXY FAILURE WITHIN THE COOLANT SYSTEM WHICH HAS AFFECTED SO MANY PORSCHE OWNERS. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT FIXED EVEN IN THEIR LATER …

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1
ODI 11091036 · 40,000 mi

2012 CAYENNE TURBO WITH 40096 MILEAGE AS OF TODAY. THE TRANSFER BOX WAS REPLACED IN APRIL 2016 AND APRIL 2018. COST AROUND $4,500 EACH TIME. TOTAL OF $9,000 REPAIR BILL.

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Vehicle Speed Control0
1
ODI 11091036 · 40,000 mi

2012 CAYENNE TURBO WITH 40096 MILEAGE AS OF TODAY. THE TRANSFER BOX WAS REPLACED IN APRIL 2016 AND APRIL 2018. COST AROUND $4,500 EACH TIME. TOTAL OF $9,000 REPAIR BILL.

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Air Bags000—0000
Electrical System0000—0
1
ODI 10248722

HORN DOSE NOT WORK, NAVIGATION SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, RADIO NO LONGER WORKS. REFERENCE CAMPAIGN ID 04V069000. *TR

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0
Suspension:Front00000—00
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood0000
1
ODI 10248722

HORN DOSE NOT WORK, NAVIGATION SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, RADIO NO LONGER WORKS. REFERENCE CAMPAIGN ID 04V069000. *TR

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0—0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

5 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

5 mentions · 12.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 99,500 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10926441 · 99,500 mi

MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE -RELATED TO DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN VOLUNTARY WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN WC-22-IN THE ALUMINUM CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS WHICH HAVE A TENDENCY TO SHEER OFF, WHICH PREVENT THE CAMSHAFTS FROM RUNNING. IF THIS OCCURS IN THE CAMSHAFT THAT OPERATES THE VACUUM PUMP, THE POWER BRAKING WILL ALSO FAIL, WHICH WILL RESULT IN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE THE STRENGTH TO BRAKE THE CAR WITHOUT THE VACUUM POWDERED BRAKES. THE BOLTS THEMSELVES MAY ALSO DROP INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL. IN MY …

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ODI 10956246

LATE 2010 TO EARLY 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE VEHICLES WITH V8 ENGINES HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTERS. THE WEAK BOLTS IN QUESTION ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FAILURES WHERE THEY SHEER OFF, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. IF THIS FAILURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT SPEED, A LOSS OF POWER BRAKING AND STEERING WILL OCCUR AS A RESULT. PORSCHE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WAS FORCED TO RECALL ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES IN CHINA BY THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT, BUT HAS SO FAR AVOIDED RECA…

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ODI 10992355 · 72,500 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR DRAMATICALLY LOST POWER AND STALLED, LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE TO AN EXIT AND MANAGED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. HOWEVER THERE WAS AN 18 WHEELER BEHIND ME THAT HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO AVOID HITTING ME. I GOT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT RAMP AND THE CAR WAS BARELY RUNNING. WAS ABLE TO GET IT BACK TO THE DEALER (WHICH WAS ONLY 1/4 MILE AWAY) THE PROBLEM WAS THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST BOLTS ON BANK #1 SHEARED. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART AND PROBLEM WITH ALL PORSCHE V8 ENGINES FROM 2011-2012.

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

5 mentions · 12.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 99,500 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10116005

I WAS DRIVING MY NEW 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO PURCHASED AT THE END OF DECEMBER, 2004 ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 50 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR AND JERKED FORWARD WITH SUCH INTENSITY, IT WAS AS IF SOMEONE HAD PUT ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE "EMISSION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS OCCURRED. THE INCIDENT CAUSED WHIPLASH BECAUSE THE CAR JOLTED SO SUDDENLY. IF THERE HAD BEEN ANYONE DRIVING CLOSELY BEHIND ME, THEY WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO ME. THE CAR WAS TOWED IN FOR SERVICE TO A PORSCHE SERVICE C…

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ODI 10507029 · 56,000 mi

I PARKED THE CAR IN THE GARAGE AFTER RUNNING ERRANDS. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE GARAGE THE NEXT MORNING THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF FLUID SURROUNDING THE CAR BELOW. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STATED THAT I NEEDED TO CHECK COOLANT LEVEL. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE PORSCHE OF PLANO AND WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE WRITER THAT THE COOLANT PIPES ARE A COMMONLY KNOWN, WELL DOCUMENTED POINT OF FAILURE. HE SUGGESTED I RUN A SEARCH ON GOOGLE. I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS AND JUST HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. THE PROBLEM I…

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ODI 10926441 · 99,500 mi

MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE -RELATED TO DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN VOLUNTARY WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN WC-22-IN THE ALUMINUM CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS WHICH HAVE A TENDENCY TO SHEER OFF, WHICH PREVENT THE CAMSHAFTS FROM RUNNING. IF THIS OCCURS IN THE CAMSHAFT THAT OPERATES THE VACUUM PUMP, THE POWER BRAKING WILL ALSO FAIL, WHICH WILL RESULT IN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE THE STRENGTH TO BRAKE THE CAR WITHOUT THE VACUUM POWDERED BRAKES. THE BOLTS THEMSELVES MAY ALSO DROP INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL. IN MY …

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 4.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 70,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10116005

I WAS DRIVING MY NEW 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO PURCHASED AT THE END OF DECEMBER, 2004 ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 50 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR AND JERKED FORWARD WITH SUCH INTENSITY, IT WAS AS IF SOMEONE HAD PUT ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE "EMISSION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS OCCURRED. THE INCIDENT CAUSED WHIPLASH BECAUSE THE CAR JOLTED SO SUDDENLY. IF THERE HAD BEEN ANYONE DRIVING CLOSELY BEHIND ME, THEY WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO ME. THE CAR WAS TOWED IN FOR SERVICE TO A PORSCHE SERVICE C…

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ODI 11141928 · 70,000 mi

TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. THERE IS AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY PORSCHE OF AN ASSOCIATED DEFECT OF THE TRANSFER CASE DESIGN AND A RELATED WORKSHOP BULLETIN (WB) WHEN REPLACING THE TRANSFER CASE. PORSCHE MECHANICS ARE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A "VENT HOSE" FOR THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS NEWLY REVISED DESIGN PART NUMBER FOR THE REVISED VENT IS 958-301-047-10. THE REASON: THE ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR CAYENNE 958 PORSCHE TRANSFER CASES HAD THE HOSE ENDING ON THE LOWER (CLOSER TO THE GROUND) SIDE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THE NEW HOSE ENDS ON THE UPPER (FURTHER FROM THE GROU…

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 2.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 131,046 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11610533 · 131,046 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. Additionally, while driving, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist, and the brake pedal was firm while depressed. The vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The traction control, check engine, oil pressure, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side camshaft controller and bolts had failed. T…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 2.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 131,046 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11610533 · 131,046 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. Additionally, while driving, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist, and the brake pedal was firm while depressed. The vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The traction control, check engine, oil pressure, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side camshaft controller and bolts had failed. T…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b