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2012 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2012 Porsche Cayenne repair cost distribution

$2500+ (33%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Porsche Cayenne in Romania
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

86800 mi

$50
After big snow, the Audio wasn't working fine to not working at all in some hours. The amplifier got water inside because of water not draining fine from the sunroof. The amplifier component had oxid/corrosion on them. Cleaning the oxid/corrosion solved the issue. 

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2012 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

400-horsepower 4.8L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Porsche Cayenne in Ohio, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

104000 mi

US $480
High pressure fuel pump failed. Fairly easy to get to and replace. 
Porsche Cayenne in Kansas, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

42000 mi

US $378
A fitting was leaking where the coolant goes into the alternator. 
Porsche Cayenne in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

76260 mi

C $3900
Cooling pipe at rear of engine fell out, needed to drop front axle and engine to repair 

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2012 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Porsche Cayenne in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

62000 mi

C $200
Transfer case fluid change to address skipping 

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2012 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Porsche Cayenne in New York, United States
Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
Jul 2020

122000 mi

US $5000
Transfer case was not working properly because old version did not dissipate heat so internal components were heat damaged. New model is able to dissipate heat better. 

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2012 Porsche Cayenne Repair Histories

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