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2006 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2006 Porsche Cayenne repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 101 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Porsche Cayenne
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| Porsche Cayenne in Philippines Sep 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201524800 mi$500 | Broken transmission cable | ||
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 520hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Colorado, United States May 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 201370300 miUS $1800 | Coolant pipes failed at 70,000 miles. Spent two weekends replacing pipes myself. Huge pain to perform, would have been over $1000 in labor alone at shop or dealer. If you're buying a Cayenne, ensure this is already done. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Florida, United States - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011 | Sagging struts replaced under warranty | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Texas, United States May 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201594000 miUS $2400 | replace cracked plastic coolant tubes with metal ones. Also replaced vacuum lines at rear of motor. | ||
| Dec 2016112000 mi | warning message on dash: brake booster faulty. Awaiting a new part... the vacuum pump replacement. | ||
| May 2017118000 mi | passing gear selection is banging with erratic shifting and loss of power. Awaiting a new solenoid pack. | ||
| Sep 2017121000 mi | Broken carrier bearing on driveshaft. Replace driveshaft | ||
| Apr 2018126000 mi | Cracked vacuum line on booster pump | ||
| Jun 2018126000 mi | fuel leak around the pump shroud. Parts ordered under safety recall AH10 and repair done Terrible hard shifts up and down, especially passing gear. Unusable. Replaced valve body with RevMax unit. | ||
| Feb 2022149000 miUS $5000 | The entire steering module from the dash to the steering wheel including the lockout antitheft system and ECM had to be replaced. This is due to a design feature locking the steering wheel for anti-theft purposes. A small Tumblr moves back-and-forth into place locking the steering wheel and this eventually wears out and disables the vehicle which will not start. | ||
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201692000 miUS $1500 | replace front control arms | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in California, United States Oct 2016 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Nov 201693000 mi | Driver's seatback rear panel broken. Used glue gun to repair. Weather stripping from driver's door jamb was rattling loose. Applied Silicone cement to secure. P0441 code. Replaced gas cap with OEM, at 92,720 miles. Added one quart of Castol Edge Platinum 0W-40 1) Replaced cornering lamps w/ Philips H3 2) Replaced left headlamp running lamp, repaired melted housing cavity 3) Replaced low beam bulbs w/ OSRAM Nightbreaker Ultimate D1S Excessive oil consumption and warm-start smoking, possibly due to deteriorating oil fill. Scheduled oil service. | ||
| Dec 201695000 miUS $26 | Passenger wiper was not operable, due to stripped cone washer and lacking additional hardware. Replaced cone washer and associated grommets. Filled 9 quarts of Castrol Edge 0W-40. Reset OCI indicator lamp, at 93,305 miles. Rear center armrest leather was torn apart, by seatbelt receiver/latch. Upholstery shop recovered material, using OEM perforated leather. Panoramic moonroof was not calibrated/reset and moving very slowly through openings and closings. Reset using factory procedure and lubricated rails, using Heavy Duty Silicone lubricant. Driver left CV axle outer boot torn. Replaced with new NAPA MaxDrive CV axle. OEM Stabilus hatch struts failing. Replaced with new OEM Stabilus units. Replaced original Varta 740CCA battery, with Duralast Platinum(West Penn DEKA) H8 battery, at 94,460 miles. Rear center seatbelt guide trim broken. Replaced with compatible VW parts #7L6.885.657/658.B71N Added 2.5 quarts of Castrol Edge 0W-40 oil. Oil light came on, at 94,848 miles. Still monitoring consumption. | ||
| Jan 201795000 miUS $20 | Replaced aging headlamp rubber seals. Cleaned harness terminals with electrical contact cleaner. Added one quart Mobil 1 5W-40 Turbo Diesel Truck oil and 6oz of Gumout Regane PEA formula to fuel, at 95,247 miles. Replaced parking brake gas strut. | ||
| Feb 201797000 miUS $44 | Replaced PCV Valve, at 95,927 miles. Added one quart Mobil 1 0W-40 FS oil. Added 2 Quarts of Mobil 1 05W-40 Turbo Truck Formula Synthetic oil and 8oz of Blue Devil Rear Main Sealer, at 96,669 miles. The sealer swelled the rear main seal back to normal tolerances again, no longer leaking. | ||
| Jul 2017102987 miUS $230 | Replaced torn Air-Oil-Separator diaphragm membrane. Added 1/2 quart Mobil 1 0w-40. Full oil change and filter service, w/ Mobil 1 0w-40 FS, replaced Intercooler charge pipe o-rings 2x, repaired PCV breather hose. | ||
| Aug 2017104447 miUS $230 | Repaired broken PCV breather hose. Oil Cooler failure. Leaking coolant externally and oil mixing with coolant. Drained cooling system and oil. Replaced oil cooler with Nissens 90375 Oil Cooler. Oil sample sent for analysis. Refilled with G12 coolant and Mobil1 0W-40. | ||
| Sep 2017106060 miUS $1600 | Loose water pump bolts resulted in serpentine belt destruction. Damage included: PCV breather hose, turbo wastegate control line and turbo vent line. PCV check valve replaced, due to oil saturation and high oil consumption. | ||
| Dec 2017109303 miUS $160 | Replaced 2 downstream oxygen sensors (Bank 1/2 - OEM Bosch). | ||
| Mar 2018113740 miUS $45 | Getting constant "Brake Booster Faulty" dash warning. Found split hose connection from vacuum pump. Wrapped damaged hose with self-fusing silicone flexible tape and secured with Zip Ties. Replaced OEM 710A Diverter Valves with updated 710N DV. Resolved P0299 turbo underboost condition. Replaced stretched Left Intercooler boost hose 0-ring. Mileage: 113,740 miles. | ||
| May 2018115292 mi | Leaking fuel filter flange replaced under Goodwill Repair program. Dealer paid 100% of costs. | ||
| Jun 2018116643 miUS $70 | Replaced torn Air Oil Separator(AOS). Cleaned and tested PCV check valve, including cleaning of PCV breather system, at 116,643 miles. | ||
| Sep 2018120794 miUS $190 | Replaced worn hatch and glass struts, with OEM Stabilus gas units, at 120,949 miles. | ||
| Dec 2018126000 miUS $1000 | Replaced both front lower control arms, with OES Karlyn units. Replaced rough left rear wheel bearing with salvage part(74,000/mi). Adjust parking brake shoes and cable. | ||
| Mar 2019128000 miUS $294 | Replaced all BERU coils with OEM, including all NGK Spark Plugs replaced, at 128,272 miles. Plugs 1/2/3 oil fouled. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Alabama, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014131000 miUS $740 | Cardan shaft R&R--rear main driveshaft on Cayenne - middle support bearing failed...serious vibration under power. Throw-away part:whole shaft thrown away for a failure of just the support bearing - only be replaced as unit - no core value. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Arizona, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201358500 mi | Fuel tank seal leak. | ||
| Jan 201562000 mi | Air suspension shock failed Speaker failed | ||
| Aug 201673700 miUS $200 | Replaced fuel evap canister purge valve. | ||
| Feb 201786000 miUS $30 | Replaced hood lift cylinder | ||
| Jun 201782000 miUS $475 | Replace brake booster vaccum line. | ||
| Feb 201890000 miUS $300 | Replaced left headlamp assembly with used unit after internal contacts were burned by arcing. Swapped xenon bulb and ballast to replacement unit. | ||
| Sep 201995000 miUS $3000 | Lower Control Arms Replaced Replaced 2 coil packs and spark plugs | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Texas, United States - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200933000 mi | Fixed rear wiper cap under warranty. Replaced 12V outlet cap under warranty. | ||
| Dec 200942100 mi | Replaced coolant pipes and crankcase breather hoses under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201046000 miUS $550 | (1) Cracked Brake Booster hose (done under warranty) (2) Replaced spark plugs, cornering lights and checked drive belts $549.57 | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Michigan, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015144000 miUS $1400 | Stalling at idle when hot. Replaced throttle body | ||
| Nov 2015150700 miUS $250 | Battery at least 9 years old. getting weak. | ||
| Jul 2016155800 miUS $150 | Replaced battery | ||
| Sep 2017178000 miUS $300 | CEL. diagnostic and reset. was only the startup air pump. Runs fine so left it alone. | ||
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Ontario, Canada Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017132060 miC $1200 | Replaced the drive shaft | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Wisconsin, United States - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jun 200927000 mi | Rear window microswitch cover fell off. Glued on by dealer | ||
| Oct 200929000 mi | Ignition coils replaced | ||
| Nov 200930000 mi | Xenon bulb replaced | ||
| Feb 201033000 mi | Engine block replaced; nine week service visit Headlight leveling sensor replaced Seat heater repaired; loose connection | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Virginia, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016199000 miUS $3200 | Seized wheel bearing necessitated replacement of left rear axle Replaced ignition coils, rear main seal, torque converter seal | ||
| Jun 2017230000 miUS $1000 | Engine misfire and intermittent CEL. No codes were present at time of dropoff. Electronic diagnosis was not successful. Intake was smoked, two cracked vacuum lines were replaced and induction service was performed. Problem solved. | ||
| May 2018246000 miUS $550 | Replaced all pads, rotors and sensors | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in California, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 200926953 mi | Airbag Replaced Door Latch adjusted Anti-theft/keyless remote battery replaced | ||
| Aug 200928396 mi | Cup Holder Replaced | ||
| Jun 201141045 mi | Rack and Pinion Replaced Started Replaced | ||
| Oct 201143300 miUS $170 | A/C Clicking sound Replaced Blower Motor Removed and re-installed Air Jets (Center and Sides) Pollen Filter Removed and Re-installed Cleaned out fan, removed jets and cleaned out vents Check operation Center Cluster not displaying correctly Replaced Instrument Cluster (and re-programed) E-Brake warning light staying on. Replaced E-Brake shock, Damper and Strut Rear Tailgate does not stay up Replaced Deck Lid Struts and gas pressure springs Right side headliner near air pulling away Roof trim re-installed Removed liner and assembly, repositioned and fitted. Installed pillar cover and inspected purchased turn signal lights (front) | ||
| Jan 2014US $500 | Coolant hose leaked | ||
| May 201468404 miUS $771 | Left fuel cap cracked, replaced left fuel cap Left fuel cap cracked, replaced left fuel cap | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in New Jersey, United States May 2011 - Feb 2016 | |||
| May 201157000 mi | Fixed rough start condition, new fuel filter/check-valve. All covered under CPO warranty. | ||
| Jan 201270700 mi | Dealer replaced power steering pump to try to cure shudder going lock to lock when car isn't moving. No luck - still there. Next they're doing the steering rack. All covered under CPO. Horn died after going through a large puddle. Common problem on Cayenne. Covered under CPO warranty. | ||
| Nov 201276000 mi | Had the rear hatch struts replaced. They were becoming weak. Center overhead console light switch was repaired (Porsche has a kit for it so this isn't uncommon.) | ||
| Dec 201278000 mi | Found source of coolant smell, leak on crossover pipe at rear of cylinder heads. Fixed under CPO. No cost to me at all. | ||
| May 201378500 miUS $500 | Drivers side rear caliper was dragging. Replaced with new one off Ebay ($200 - a deal!).. did complete brake fluid flush at the same time. | ||
| Aug 201483000 miUS $800 | Usual Cayenne "cardan" shaft bearing mount failure. Rebuilt driveshaft installed. | ||
| Oct 201483500 miUS $700 | Rear hatch strut came unfastened. Since it had been replaced under warranty dealer fixed it gratis. Replaced the usual "Cardan" shaft. Rebuilt shaft was installed by independent mechanic. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 201480200 miUS $1200 | Cardan Shaft | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Dec 201375000 miUS $1200 | new struts | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in North Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Oct 201495700 miUS $2300 | Replace starter which was damaged by leaking cooling tubes | ||
| Mar 201599000 miUS $2200 | Cracked drivetrain bearing. Replaced with new Porsche parts. | ||
| Oct 2015101200 miUS $200 | Replaced seals on headlamp covers | ||
| Mar 2016102000 miUS $113 | Passenger side outside mirror glass fell off. | ||
| May 2016104000 miUS $6000 | ABS system failure | ||
| Sep 2017110000 miUS $1200 | Failure of 4 wheel drive control module. Module replaced. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Florida, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201477000 mi | Hi. 5. | ||
| Sep 201480000 mi | Sunroof Gauge cluster | ||
| Sep 201591000 mi | Spark plug coils | ||
| Mar 2017110000 miUS $300 | Valve cover gaskets | ||
| Aug 2017120000 miUS $1100 | Wiring insulation in headlight was cracked. Had to replace entire headlamp assembly and the wiring harness to each light. | ||
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Wisconsin, United States May 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 201360100 miUS $1800 | leak in thermostat housing | ||
| Feb 201461600 miUS $400 | Replace dead battery | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201078000 miUS $999 | Drive shaft failed and replaced | ||
| Aug 201080000 miUS $2600 | Transmission shift solenoids failed. Had to replace solenoids and shifter valve body | ||
| Jul 2013141000 miUS $475 | Drive shaft failure at 142,000 miles - Right on schedule for every 70k miles | ||
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