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%)

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2004 Porsche Cayenne transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (25%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 20 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

49500 mi

US $1800
Drive shaft replaced and other parts 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

82760 mi

€4000
Noisy transmission shaft, replaced. 
58000 mi

US $1000
replaced driveshaft 
140000 mi

US $60
second driveshaft center support bearing to fail. This one lasted 70,000 miles and 4 years. Will replace with aftermarket EPS support collar this time. Driveshaft is a $1200 job. 
101000 mi

US $3000
Part used to stablize drive shaft replaced. 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

75200 mi

US $15
Drive shaft wore out. Replaced rubber gasket with 5/8" coolant hose and zipties. 
124500 mi

US $1227
Replacement of cardan shaft due to vibration 
79140 mi I did a Jimi fix on the drive shaft hanger bearing. That involves fitting short pieces of heater hose in place of a failed membrane and holding them in place with zip ties. All reports say that it prevents an expensive repair and lasts as well as the factory piece which is too weak for heavy applications. 
81220 mi

C $60
Replaced boots on right front quarter axle. Cleaned and regreased the CV joints, reinstalled the unit. Changed brake fluid and power steering fluid, changed the engine oil and filter. 
66000 mi

US $600
cardan shaft replaced 
123200 mi

US $2500
Replaced driveshaft 
56000 mi Replaced drive shaft due to vibration. Would not have lasted more than a few more weeks. 
65700 mi

US $1500
Seal failed causing loss of transmission fluid. 
51200 mi

US $100
Cardan shaft, known issue. 
60000 mi

US $100
shift valve body control defective. repaired under warranty with $100 deductible 
83080 mi

¤2800
Replaced bearing rear drive shaft. Small micro switch on gear lever (P-warning) replaced!, 350 AED 
83700 mi Right front drive shaft replaced! 2300 AED 
84320 mi Changed electric motor transfer box 
93000 mi

¤1000
Front left drive shaft damaged. 
96100 mi

¤50
Replaced left front drive shaft oil seal gasket from the front differential gear. 
106400 mi Rear drive shaft leaking grease. 
101000 mi

US $164
Growling noise from front differential. Changed front and rear differential fluids along with transfer case ATF. Significantly reduced noise level. Growling noise coming from front axle. Determined Front Differential Gear oil needed to be replaced due to excessive break down. 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne Transmission Problems

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