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2005 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area
Engine (54%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 48 repairs.
2005 Porsche Cayenne repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Washington, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Oct 201771796 miUS $356 | Passenger side headlight tray was missing hardware. Missing hardware installed and Loctite applied to all remaining headlight tray hardware. Missing attachment clips were installed on rocker panel trim for all four doors. | ||
| May 201877447 miUS $1222 | Brought the car in for a check engine light. Diagnosis determiinedd it was a seized secondary air injection pump which was replaced.However, this pump seized again later and K & M Automotive had to replace it again after determining it failed due to a faulty shut off valve. | ||
| Jun 201878291 miUS $2077 | One secondary air injection pump and its shut off valve replaced, the other shut off valve was replaced as a precaution. Malfunctioning left rear parking sensor replaced. | ||
2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in California, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Dec 201472000 miUS $40 | Replaced OEM Varta 850CCA battery with Deka Gold 900CCA lead acid battery. | ||
| Apr 201576300 miUS $83 | Replaced fuel vapor canister purge valve(OEM part #948.110.202.01). Common issue was hard, rough starts, after refueling and P0441, P0442, P0455 DTC check engine lights. Remove driver side engine compartment covers and install valve/hose. | ||
| Jun 201578000 miUS $127 | Leaking fuel, from left rear passenger area. Fuel filter flange(7L0.919.679) and sealing ring(1J0.919.133B) was replaced. | ||
| Oct 201583000 mi | Front L turn signal was showing "Check Direction Indicators" error, when L turn signal stalk was used. Removed cluster and found upper electrical contact broken, inside indicator bulb housing. Fixed short by applying silicone cement to affix | ||
| Dec 201585019 miUS $502 | Leaking water pump, at shaft seal. Replaced with new OEM unit, gasket and Continental Serpentine belt. Leaking water pump, at shaft seal. Replaced with new OEM unit, gasket and Continental Serpentine belt. | ||
| Feb 201688000 miUS $15 | Replaced two front cornering lamps with Pilot Xenon H3 55W bulbs | ||
| Mar 201689000 miUS $15 | Rear hatch struts were replaced with OEM Stabilus coil-spring units, at 88,508 miles. Repaired lower center console rear panel, with adhesive. Replaced cigarette lighter/media charger access door latch. Transfer case undercarriage cover/shield lost all bolts on forward mounting points, resulting in loud scraping noise at highway speeds. Tire tech was able to replace. | ||
| Oct 201696000 miUS $110 | Rear left seatback fold-down release latch and striker broken. Seatback replaced, with OEM part. Locking latch on rear ashtray broken again. Replaced. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Alabama, United States Nov 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015135000 miUS $350 | Fuel Filter Assembly - Located under rear driver side dead. Assembly cracked and was leaking fuel, progressively got worse. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in North Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jul 201496700 miUS $400 | Replaced engine torque damper, | ||
| Aug 201498000 miUS $139 | Cowl drains clogged, caused water infusion in passenger footwell | ||
| Feb 2015104700 miUS $220 | Proactively replaced HVAC blower motor and resistor. | ||
| May 2015108000 miUS $240 | Rotating bar that spins around and locks the headlamp enclosures down was having trouble. Degraded plastic had become rough from removing headlights to change bulbs, restore lexan covers, etc. Lube or sand the plastic area where bar slides across. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in New Jersey, United States Mar 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jul 2014133000 miUS $125 | Although the air conditioning was working, the blower to the air conditioner was working intermittently, so it was replaced. (It made a loud noise and you could barely feel the cold air when it was extremely hot outside) | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Dec 200943500 mi | Water pump failed, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201792000 miUS $500 | Engine was running slightly rough, scoped engine and found cylinder scoring. Advised engine would fail without replacement. Cost of new engine higher than blue book value so declined repair. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in California, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Oct 2013147000 miUS $400 | Purge valve failure | ||
| Jan 2014149000 miUS $200 | Replace washer fluid system | ||
| May 2014153000 miUS $1000 | Power steering pump blew a leak, needed to be replaced | ||
| Sep 2014157000 miUS $990 | Coil packs | ||
| Apr 2016175000 miUS $1200 | Water pump | ||
| Jan 2017175800 mi | Valve cover gaskets lower control arms all wheel drive stepper motor | ||
2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Michigan, United States Feb 2022 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202265000 miUS $325 | Replaced the 60,000 mile Porsche center bearing support with an aftermarket unit | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Saudi Arabia May 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 201462020 mi﷼7000 | control arm rubber joint cracked | ||
| Nov 201482900 mi﷼200 | venturi pipe cracked in many locations reducing the braking effectiveness. bought a new pipe, followed some advice from forums and replaced it. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Texas, United States May 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201278000 miUS $236 | Vacuum leak in emissions system. Garage found leak and ordered new hoses and replaced. | ||
| Apr 2014103200 miUS $200 | R&R Water pump, main accessory belt. | ||
| Oct 2014105000 miUS $300 | Vacuum hose cracked and needed to be replaced. Created a CEL | ||
| Jan 2015105300 miUS $2700 | Engine crankcase and brake booster vacuum lines, main fuel pump R&R. thermostat housing cracked / leaking (back side of engine, required 12 hour labor) half shaft boots R&R | ||
| May 2015107600 miUS $1100 | Water pump housing cracked, leaking coolant. R&R waterpump and housing MAF failed, causing CEL. Needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 2016106300 miUS $2300 | Motor and trans mounts failed. Leaking intake gasket, fouled spark plugs | ||
| Jun 2016114000 miUS $25 | Replaced oil pressure sensor | ||
| Aug 2016114000 miUS $1500 | CEL check engine lights. Multiple vacuum leaks. | ||
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