2008 Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayenne 2008

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2008 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (7%)

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2008 Porsche Cayenne suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

turbocharged 500hp 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

121520 mi

€280
A PDCC line somehow punctured and lost all the fluid while driving at 150km/h. The line was replaced and the PDCC reservoir replaced and new fluid added. 
145284 mi

US $317
air suspension failure, replaced air compressor which corrected the problem. 

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2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

385-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

70680 mi

$1500
replacement air suspension compressor 
72540 mi

$800
i had just some noise on bad roads - replacement all Front Suspension Upper Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Kit 
95000 mi

US $365
Need to replace right hand suspension bushing. Not sure of exact name. Bushing contains a viscous substance that began to leak. Repair and alignment cost $365. 
145000 mi

US $4000
New steering rack and some kind of vacuum pump replacement. I am keeping the car as a backup since it is in great shape, but now my wife will drive it to tow a hose trailer. I am tired of the constant repairs. I bought a 2018 Audi Q5 2.0. 

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2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

115940 mi

C $700
broken leaf spring diagnosted. No repair done. 
62400 mi

US $900
Rear tie rods replaced 

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2008 Porsche Cayenne Suspension Problems

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