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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (86%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

110200 mi

US $2250
Cardan shaft. 
59000 mi

US $1800
Driveshaft bearing replaced 

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2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

91700 mi

US $1800
Drive shaft dampener failure 

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2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

405-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual AWD w/low range

120984 mi

US $1500
Drive shaft bearing went out 

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2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

55738 mi

US $1506
Replace failed Cardan Shaft. 

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2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

68000 mi

US $600
At 67,000 miles the driveshaft coupling broke, allowing the driveshaft to move white driving causing a shake to the entire vehicle. 
75500 mi

US $1800
All awd Porsches will have this failure between 65,000 and 90,000 mIles. Instead of repairing or replacing the bearings, Porsche will only replace the entire and complete drive shaft assembly. It will fail without any warning. 

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2008 Porsche Cayenne Transmission Problems

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