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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%)
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Chart based on 142 repairs.
2004 Porsche Cayenne suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (20%)
$1000 - $2499 (33%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (7%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Porsche Cayenne
Engine not specified
| 127000 mi US $1100 |
Passenger side Air Suspension Strut air bag blew. Dealer wanted to replace both, I refused, told them to rebuild the strut, and they did. |
2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 80260 mi €4000 |
Front suspension bushes |
| 101060 mi €1500 |
Left front pneumatic absorber exploded, while reversing with the suspension on high to climb a 45 cm step |
| 68000 mi US $750 |
Thumping noise caused by deteriorating front struts. Not replaced on this visit. They were replaced by the previous owner at about 50K. Update May 2017: no change. |
| 122000 mi US $25 |
Power steering pump losing fluid. Inspected again by a Porsche factory mechanic but no solution was found other than to refill the pump with PS fluid. |
| 131800 mi US $3000 |
replaced air suspension compressor |
| 135000 mi | Control arms and tie-rod ends. |
| 152200 mi US $800 |
Power steering pump was still functional but leaking. |
| 140700 mi US $1700 |
Replaced front lower control arms due to worn rubber bushings. Replaced with upgraded OEM Porsche Turbo S control arms. |
| 165000 mi US $1100 |
R&R upper control arms, shock top mounts and both front tires with new. All parts oem Porsche from dealer. |
2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 78740 mi C $100 |
Safety check required replacement of lower ball joint/control arms. I bought them on Amazon.com for $100 each and installed them. |
| 150300 mi US $1000 |
Front lower control arms replaced with Turbo version |
| 152300 mi US $150 |
Replaced leaking front strut |
| 99830 mi US $475 |
Lower control arm bushings torn. Excessive movement and clunking. Replaced torn Front Lower Control Arms/Bushing Left and Right |
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