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Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2016 - 2018 Ford Explorer Reliability by Generation2016 - 2018 Ford Explorer
43.714285714286% Best 114% Worst
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2011 - 2015 Ford Explorer Reliability by Generation2011 - 2015 Ford Explorer
55.142857142857% Best 134% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
No problems after 4 months of ownership. Ratings on this vehicle were outstanding in JD Power reviews. full 2008 Porsche Cayenne review
2008 4dr SUV 405-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed manual AWD w/low range
This car is to replace a vehicle I drove for 18 years. It needs to be reliable and serve my needs such as superior snow handling characteristics, available horse power at altitude and as I get older comfort and convenience features. This car is the only full 2008 Porsche Cayenne review
Porsche Cayenne Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr SUV 247-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
It has been in the shop an average of once every 6 mos with electrical probs - a/c out twice, radio out once, signal lamp problem, check engine light full 2005 Porsche Cayenne review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
No problems after 4 months of ownership. Ratings on this vehicle were outstanding in JD Power reviews. full 2008 Porsche Cayenne review
2008 4dr SUV 405-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed manual AWD w/low range
This car is to replace a vehicle I drove for 18 years. It needs to be reliable and serve my needs such as superior snow handling characteristics, available horse power at altitude and as I get older comfort and convenience features. This car is the only full 2008 Porsche Cayenne review
Porsche Cayenne Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr SUV 247-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
It has been in the shop an average of once every 6 mos with electrical probs - a/c out twice, radio out once, signal lamp problem, check engine light full 2005 Porsche Cayenne review