2006 Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayenne 2006

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2006 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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2006 Porsche Cayenne brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (30%)

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2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

turbocharged 520hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

112000 mi warning message on dash: brake booster faulty. Awaiting a new part... the vacuum pump replacement. 
149000 mi

US $5000
The entire steering module from the dash to the steering wheel including the lockout antitheft system and ECM had to be replaced. This is due to a design feature locking the steering wheel for anti-theft purposes. A small Tumblr moves back-and-forth into place locking the steering wheel and this eventually wears out and disables the vehicle which will not start. 

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2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

82000 mi

US $475
Replace brake booster vaccum line. 
46000 mi

US $550
(1) Cracked Brake Booster hose (done under warranty) 
95000 mi

US $20
Replaced parking brake gas strut. 
113011 mi

US $120
Getting constant "Brake Booster Faulty" dash warning. Found split hose connection from vacuum pump. Wrapped damaged hose with self-fusing silicone flexible tape and secured with Zip Ties. 

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2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

246000 mi

US $550
Replaced all pads, rotors and sensors 
43258 mi E-Brake warning light staying on. Replaced E-Brake shock, Damper and Strut 
78500 mi

US $500
Drivers side rear caliper was dragging. Replaced with new one off Ebay ($200 - a deal!).. did complete brake fluid flush at the same time. 
104000 mi

US $6000
ABS system failure 

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2006 Porsche Cayenne Brake Problems

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