2004 Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayenne 2004

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2004 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (9%)

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2004 Porsche Cayenne brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (50%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

95000 mi

US $500
Replaced vacuum line assembly to Brake Boost. Old assembly had cracks/fractures, leaked vacuum, caused warning light. 
121000 mi

US $500
Brake pump vacuum hose replacement 
108000 mi

US $106
Brake booster vacuum hose from booster pump to check valve cracked. Replaced with $106 replacement part. 
114200 mi

US $150
Brake Booster fault 
122000 mi

US $600
Brake booster faulty. The vacuum line on the brake booster was repaired but the trouble light is still on. 
135000 mi

US $800
replaced vacuum booster and related vacuum lines 
140000 mi

US $60
Smoke test to detect multiple leaks in brake booster vacuum lines. 
147000 mi

US $235
Lack of proper heat shielding caused vacuum line assy to crack at multiple points and leak vacuum. Huge loss in gas mileage and failure of brake boost pressure. Foil-backed fiberglass sheet to better protect new line still on order when car totaled. 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne Brake Problems

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