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%)

Chart based on 142 repairs.
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2004 Porsche Cayenne other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 11 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 $400
Replaced rear door air struts. Door wouldn't stay open in cold weather. 
131000 mi

US $100
hood strut failed to support open hood. Replaced strut. 
128000 mi

US $42
Window regulator passenger side failed. Replaced cables which resolved problem. 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

127500 mi

US $300
Rear hatch struts failed and were replaced. This is the second time in 8 years. Last ones lasted 4 years like the first ones. 
76660 mi

C $160
I replaced the struts which support the rear door. The parts came from Amazon.com and cost 128 USD. The repair took about three hours and I did it myself with the help of You-Tube videos. 
156600 mi

US $40
Rear window struts replaced 
84320 mi Changed wind screen wash water reservoir cover. Rear window wash system leaks on two places. Looks like the tubing cannot manage hot temperatures. Removed almost all roof covers to fix. 
88600 mi

¤411
Right front power window defect! Replace the complete power window mechanism. 
106400 mi

¤500
Rear Hatch Struts Replaced 
45260 mi

C $100
Bought car with engine noise, diagnosed as scuffed cylinder, also have engine coils misfiring and engine oil leak diagnosed as coming from valve cover. Have cost estimate for reman engine at $16,000 and not sure if I will proceed. 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

100 mi

US $600
Replaced air shocks that hold up the tailgate. The tailgate would not stay up in cold weather. 
108000 mi

US $800
Driver’s window regulator broke which caused window to fall all the way into door. 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne Other Problems

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