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Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
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 474 repairs.
Porsche Cayenne brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 550hp 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 87197 mi US $2000 |
needed to replace the pads and rotors |
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
405-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 40000 mi | Parking brake pedal strut failure |
| 52000 mi US $250 |
Error code re: hill control and 4WD. Dealer replaced parking brake sensor. Codes went from being constant to now intermittent. |
| 40000 mi | Intermittent hill control and 4WD error never fixed. |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 520hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 112000 mi | warning message on dash: brake booster faulty. Awaiting a new part... the vacuum pump replacement. |
| 149000 mi US $5000 |
The entire steering module from the dash to the steering wheel including the lockout antitheft system and ECM had to be replaced. This is due to a design feature locking the steering wheel for anti-theft purposes. A small Tumblr moves back-and-forth into place locking the steering wheel and this eventually wears out and disables the vehicle which will not start. |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 82000 mi US $475 |
Replace brake booster vaccum line. |
| 95000 mi US $20 |
Replaced parking brake gas strut. |
| 113011 mi US $120 |
Getting constant "Brake Booster Faulty" dash warning. Found split hose connection from vacuum pump. Wrapped damaged hose with self-fusing silicone flexible tape and secured with Zip Ties. |
| 46000 mi US $550 |
(1) Cracked Brake Booster hose (done under warranty) |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 43258 mi | E-Brake warning light staying on. Replaced E-Brake shock, Damper and Strut |
| 246000 mi US $550 |
Replaced all pads, rotors and sensors |
| 104000 mi US $6000 |
ABS system failure |
| 78500 mi US $500 |
Drivers side rear caliper was dragging. Replaced with new one off Ebay ($200 - a deal!).. did complete brake fluid flush at the same time. |
2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 82900 mi ﷼200 |
venturi pipe cracked in many locations reducing the braking effectiveness. bought a new pipe, followed some advice from forums and replaced it. |
2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 114200 mi US $150 |
Brake Booster fault |
| 108000 mi US $106 |
Brake booster vacuum hose from booster pump to check valve cracked. Replaced with $106 replacement part. |
| 95000 mi US $500 |
Replaced vacuum line assembly to Brake Boost. Old assembly had cracks/fractures, leaked vacuum, caused warning light. |
| 121000 mi US $500 |
Brake pump vacuum hose replacement |
| 122000 mi US $600 |
Brake booster faulty. The vacuum line on the brake booster was repaired but the trouble light is still on. |
| 135000 mi US $800 |
replaced vacuum booster and related vacuum lines |
| 140000 mi US $60 |
Smoke test to detect multiple leaks in brake booster vacuum lines. |
| 147000 mi US $235 |
Lack of proper heat shielding caused vacuum line assy to crack at multiple points and leak vacuum. Huge loss in gas mileage and failure of brake boost pressure. Foil-backed fiberglass sheet to better protect new line still on order when car totaled. |
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