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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2006 Porsche Cayenne transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (36%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Porsche Cayenne
Engine not specified
| 24800 mi $500 |
Broken transmission cable |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 520hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 118000 mi | passing gear selection is banging with erratic shifting and loss of power. Awaiting a new solenoid pack. |
| 121000 mi | Broken carrier bearing on driveshaft. Replace driveshaft |
| 126000 mi | Terrible hard shifts up and down, especially passing gear. Unusable. Replaced valve body with RevMax unit. |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 95000 mi US $440 |
Driver left CV axle outer boot torn. Replaced with new NAPA MaxDrive CV axle. |
| 131000 mi US $740 |
Cardan shaft R&R--rear main driveshaft on Cayenne - middle support bearing failed...serious vibration under power. Throw-away part:whole shaft thrown away for a failure of just the support bearing - only be replaced as unit - no core value. |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 110000 mi US $1200 |
Failure of 4 wheel drive control module. Module replaced. |
| 132060 mi C $1200 |
Replaced the drive shaft |
| 83000 mi US $800 |
Usual Cayenne "cardan" shaft bearing mount failure. Rebuilt driveshaft installed. |
| 83500 mi US $700 |
Replaced the usual "Cardan" shaft. Rebuilt shaft was installed by independent mechanic. |
| 80200 mi US $1200 |
Cardan Shaft |
| 199000 mi US $3200 |
torque converter seal |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 78000 mi US $999 |
Drive shaft failed and replaced |
| 80000 mi US $2600 |
Transmission shift solenoids failed. Had to replace solenoids and shifter valve body |
| 141000 mi US $475 |
Drive shaft failure at 142,000 miles - Right on schedule for every 70k miles |
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