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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

93000 mi

US $40
1) Replaced cornering lamps w/ Philips H3 2) Replaced left headlamp running lamp, repaired melted housing cavity 3) Replaced low beam bulbs w/ OSRAM Nightbreaker Ultimate D1S 
95000 mi

US $200
Replaced original Varta 740CCA battery, with Duralast Platinum(West Penn DEKA) H8 battery, at 94,460 miles. 
95000 mi

US $100
Replaced aging headlamp rubber seals. Cleaned harness terminals with electrical contact cleaner. 
150700 mi

US $250
Battery at least 9 years old. getting weak. 
155800 mi

US $150
Replaced battery 
69500 mi Speaker failed 
90000 mi

US $300
Replaced left headlamp assembly with used unit after internal contacts were burned by arcing. Swapped xenon bulb and ballast to replacement unit. 

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2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

41045 mi Started Replaced 
43300 mi

US $170
A/C Clicking sound Replaced Blower Motor Removed and re-installed Air Jets (Center and Sides) Pollen Filter Removed and Re-installed Cleaned out fan, removed jets and cleaned out vents Check operation Center Cluster not displaying correctly Replaced Instrument Cluster (and re-programed) purchased turn signal lights (front) 
70700 mi Horn died after going through a large puddle. Common problem on Cayenne. Covered under CPO warranty. 
77000 mi Hi. 5. 
80000 mi Gauge cluster 
120000 mi

US $1100
Wiring insulation in headlight was cracked. Had to replace entire headlamp assembly and the wiring harness to each light. 
30000 mi Xenon bulb replaced 
33000 mi Headlight leveling sensor replaced Seat heater repaired; loose connection 

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2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

61600 mi

US $400
Replace dead battery 

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2006 Porsche Cayenne Electrical Problems

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