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2011 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2011 Porsche Cayenne repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

turbocharged 500hp 4.8L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Porsche Cayenne in Israel
Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
May 2022

89280 mi

$400
Rear wiper motor replacement 
Jul 2022

89280 mi

$90
TPMS sensor battery empty, replaced, air leaks from stem, replaced again 
Porsche Cayenne in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2017 - Nov 2019
May 2017

48980 mi
camshaft bolts 
Jun 2018

66960 mi
lurch at acceleration after some light coasting radio resetting while driving door handles not unlocking automatically on appraoch as per Porsche Entry and Drive; will need to revisit when part in stock 
Porsche Cayenne in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

86000 mi

US $100
Replaced receiver/dryer. The performance wasn't up to snuff - after replacement and recharging it is. This was probably a result of having the system open for about 3 weeks when the VarioCam repair was done at 63,000 miles. 
Apr 2021

102000 mi

US $800
Independent garage redid the work the dealer had done replacing the thermostat housing. The dealer failed to replace 2 seals on the housing causing it to eventually leak coolant. 
Jun 2021

104000 mi

US $600
Rear right door latch assembly failed causing intermittent sounding of the alarm and preventing locking of the vehicle. 
Sep 2021

105000 mi

US $800
idle began becoming very rough at intervals. Tracked it down to a bad oil pressure control valve that controls the oil going the the variable lift lifters used in the VarioCam Plus system. Replaced the valve - all fixed. 
Jun 2022

109000 mi

US $135
The dash started displaying "Relieve Steering" on occasion when unlocked even though the steering was unlocked. It turns out this is a symptom of an antenna failure in the driver's side external door handle. Replacing the handle (with a used one) made the issue disappear. 

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2011 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

400-horsepower 4.8L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Porsche Cayenne in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2017 - Sep 2021
Feb 2018

119660 mi

C $800
Replaced leaking thermostat and orings. Still have smell of leaking coolant and coolant usage. 
Aug 2018

119660 mi

C $400
Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs 
Jan 2019

127100 mi
Thermostat replaced again 
Porsche Cayenne in Wisconsin, United States
- Aug 2014
Aug 2014

39000 mi

US $6000
Coolant pipes car had to be towed repair is taking a week and a half to complete 

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2011 Porsche Cayenne Repair Histories

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