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Expensive Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 112 repairs.
Porsche Cayenne repair cost distribution
$2500+ (32%)
$1000 - $2499 (68%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 81 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53000 mi US $3400 |
Leaking oil air separator, new tires, brakes. |
2015 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $15000 |
Hybrid system gone bad |
2014 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49000 mi US $1200 |
Speedometer/odometer is inaccurate (reads high by about 5%). Porsche says it can't be fixed and that all Porsches read higher than actual. That means mileage warranty will expire 5% early, and gas mileage is 5% worse than expected and the performance is inflated. Only option is to substitute higher profile tires (60 series) vice 55 series. |
2012 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
400-horsepower 4.8L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76260 mi C $3900 |
Cooling pipe at rear of engine fell out, needed to drop front axle and engine to repair |
2012 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 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. |
2011 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
400-horsepower 4.8L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39000 mi US $6000 |
Coolant pipes car had to be towed repair is taking a week and a half to complete |
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 550hp 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 70000 mi US $250 |
Lower Control Arms |
| 70300 mi US $100 |
Engine torque strut |
| 71800 mi US $250 |
replaced starter motor |
| 75535 mi US $250 |
Upper and lower oil pans and gaskets |
| 87197 mi US $2000 |
needed to replace the pads and rotors |
| 92000 mi US $250 |
Front Upper and Lower Control Arms due to creaking alternator replacement PDCC Control Unit |
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
405-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 88000 mi US $1200 |
Noticed a slow leak behind the front passenger wheel well, so brought it in. The windshield washer pump was leaking, so had it replaced. The dealer also noticed a seeping O-ring seal in the cooling system near the back of the engine, so they fixed that as well. |
| 60000 mi US $1700 |
Spark plugs faulty - likely cause is lack of maintenance (purchased car used). Driveshaft mid-section bushing failure - seems to be very common for 2nd gen Cayennes, fails between 60k and 100K. |
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
385-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 79360 mi $1500 |
Air conditioning evaporator core front and rear leaked |
| 79980 mi $350 |
bad performance (cooling system?) |
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 92500 mi US $1300 |
Drains were plugged resulting in A/C water backup into driver and passenger footwells |
| 12400 mi C $1500 |
Air suspension valve manifold failed so inflation system would run continuous and not raise vehicle. Dealer repaired under warranty. Dealer stated they never seen this happen before and parts flown in from Germany to fix it. |
| 86180 mi C $2000 |
Ujoint of drive shaft broke |
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 500hp 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 59000 mi US $1800 |
Driveshaft bearing replaced |
| 63000 mi US $1904 |
Low beam failed along with headlamp faults. Discovered the lamp was compromised and the headlamp control unit. Replaced headlamp assembly and control unit to fix issue. |
| 49500 mi US $1800 |
Drive shaft replaced and other parts |
| 110200 mi US $2250 |
Alternator and starter were replaced, battery was replaced. Cardan shaft. |
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 |
| 97200 mi US $1700 |
Direct Fuel Injection pump failure |
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
405-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 85000 mi US $150 |
Needed new cooling system T-stat as it was stuck open. |
| 89000 mi US $1600 |
Oil leak. Pump and hoses needed to be replaced. Also time for oil change. |
| 120984 mi US $1500 |
Drive shaft bearing went out |
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
385-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 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. |
| 69440 mi $2500 |
replacement starter replacement ventilation gas carter [similar to EGR] |
| 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 |
| 55738 mi US $1506 |
Replace failed Cardan Shaft. |
| 92380 mi $2500 |
Thermostat stuck fully open. |
| 80000 mi US $1200 |
Check engine light for thermostat. Replaced thermostat, had dealer replace water pump at the same time as preventative measure and flush cooling system. Apparently a common problem at this age/mileage. |
| 101700 mi US $1100 |
Number 6 coil pack went bad. Flashing check engine light. All 8 coil packs and spark plugs replaced |
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Aftermarket Bosch AGM battery would not hold a charge. Bought new lead acid battery from dealer and installed. Bosch battery still under original 4 year warranty. Returned to Pep Boys and picked up replacement Optima red top battery for another vehicle using credit from failed Bosch battery |
| 125000 mi US $500 |
Sunroof drains were clogged with debris. Disassembly, cleanout and reassembly |
| 95000 mi US $630 |
The driver door latch mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. |
| 121000 mi US $1100 |
Replace some rear trim that was separating. Rear license lights had internal rust. Replaced before it spread to deck lid. |
| 88000 mi US $1200 |
Alternator, requires coolant flush as well. Alternator is water cooled. |
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 100440 mi C $3000 |
replaced one cracked fuel injector |
| 115940 mi C $700 |
broken leaf spring diagnosted. No repair done. |
| 62400 mi US $900 |
Rear tie rods replaced |
| 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. |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 520hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 94000 mi US $2400 |
replace cracked plastic coolant tubes with metal ones. Also replaced vacuum lines at rear of motor. |
| 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. |
| 70300 mi US $1800 |
Coolant pipes failed at 70,000 miles. Spent two weekends replacing pipes myself. Huge pain to perform, would have been over $1000 in labor alone at shop or dealer. If you're buying a Cayenne, ensure this is already done. |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 95000 mi US $200 |
Filled 9 quarts of Castrol Edge 0W-40. Reset OCI indicator lamp, at 93,305 miles. Driver left CV axle outer boot torn. Replaced with new NAPA MaxDrive CV axle. OEM Stabilus hatch struts failing. Replaced with new OEM Stabilus units. Replaced original Varta 740CCA battery, with Duralast Platinum(West Penn DEKA) H8 battery, at 94,460 miles. |
| 95000 mi US $100 |
Replaced aging headlamp rubber seals. Cleaned harness terminals with electrical contact cleaner. |
| 102987 mi US $230 |
Full oil change and filter service, w/ Mobil 1 0w-40 FS, replaced Intercooler charge pipe o-rings 2x, repaired PCV breather hose. |
| 104447 mi US $230 |
Repaired broken PCV breather hose. Oil Cooler failure. Leaking coolant externally and oil mixing with coolant. Drained cooling system and oil. Replaced oil cooler with Nissens 90375 Oil Cooler. Oil sample sent for analysis. Refilled with G12 coolant and Mobil1 0W-40. |
| 106060 mi US $1600 |
Loose water pump bolts resulted in serpentine belt destruction. Damage included: PCV breather hose, turbo wastegate control line and turbo vent line. PCV check valve replaced, due to oil saturation and high oil consumption. |
| 109303 mi US $160 |
Replaced 2 downstream oxygen sensors (Bank 1/2 - OEM Bosch). |
| 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. |
| 120794 mi US $190 |
Replaced worn hatch and glass struts, with OEM Stabilus gas units, at 120,949 miles. |
| 126000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced both front lower control arms, with OES Karlyn units. Replaced rough left rear wheel bearing with salvage part(74,000/mi). Adjust parking brake shoes and cable. |
| 128000 mi US $294 |
Replaced all BERU coils with OEM, including all NGK Spark Plugs replaced, at 128,272 miles. Plugs 1/2/3 oil fouled. |
| 73700 mi US $200 |
Replaced fuel evap canister purge valve. |
| 82000 mi US $475 |
Replace brake booster vaccum line. |
| 90000 mi US $300 |
Replaced left headlamp assembly with used unit after internal contacts were burned by arcing. Swapped xenon bulb and ballast to replacement unit. |
| 95000 mi US $3000 |
Lower Control Arms Replaced Replaced 2 coil packs and spark plugs |
| 92000 mi US $1500 |
replace front control arms |
| 144000 mi US $1400 |
Stalling at idle when hot. Replaced throttle body |
| 150700 mi US $250 |
Battery at least 9 years old. getting weak. |
| 155800 mi US $150 |
Replaced battery |
| 178000 mi US $300 |
CEL. diagnostic and reset. was only the startup air pump. Runs fine so left it alone. |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 95700 mi US $2300 |
Replace starter which was damaged by leaking cooling tubes |
| 99000 mi US $2200 |
Cracked drivetrain bearing. Replaced with new Porsche parts. |
| 101200 mi US $200 |
Replaced seals on headlamp covers |
| 102000 mi US $113 |
Passenger side outside mirror glass fell off. |
| 104000 mi US $6000 |
ABS system failure |
| 110000 mi US $1200 |
Failure of 4 wheel drive control module. Module replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $300 |
Valve cover gaskets |
| 120000 mi US $1100 |
Wiring insulation in headlight was cracked. Had to replace entire headlamp assembly and the wiring harness to each light. |
| 199000 mi US $3200 |
Seized wheel bearing necessitated replacement of left rear axle Replaced ignition coils, rear main seal, torque converter seal |
| 230000 mi US $1000 |
Engine misfire and intermittent CEL. No codes were present at time of dropoff. Electronic diagnosis was not successful. Intake was smoked, two cracked vacuum lines were replaced and induction service was performed. Problem solved. |
| 246000 mi US $550 |
Replaced all pads, rotors and sensors |
| 80200 mi US $1200 |
Cardan Shaft |
| 75000 mi US $1200 |
new struts |
| 132060 mi C $1200 |
Replaced the drive shaft |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 60100 mi US $1800 |
leak in thermostat housing |
| 61600 mi US $400 |
Replace dead battery |
| 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 |
2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 77447 mi US $1222 |
Brought the car in for a check engine light. Diagnosis determiinedd it was a seized secondary air injection pump which was replaced.However, this pump seized again later and K & M Automotive had to replace it again after determining it failed due to a faulty shut off valve. |
2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 147000 mi US $400 |
Purge valve failure |
| 149000 mi US $200 |
Replace washer fluid system |
| 153000 mi US $1000 |
Power steering pump blew a leak, needed to be replaced |
| 157000 mi US $990 |
Coil packs |
| 175000 mi US $1200 |
Water pump |
2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 62020 mi ﷼7000 |
control arm rubber joint cracked |
| 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. |
| 78000 mi US $236 |
Vacuum leak in emissions system. Garage found leak and ordered new hoses and replaced. |
| 103200 mi US $200 |
R&R Water pump, main accessory belt. |
| 105000 mi US $300 |
Vacuum hose cracked and needed to be replaced. Created a CEL |
| 105300 mi US $2700 |
Engine crankcase and brake booster vacuum lines, main fuel pump R&R. thermostat housing cracked / leaking (back side of engine, required 12 hour labor) half shaft boots R&R |
| 107600 mi US $1100 |
Water pump housing cracked, leaking coolant. R&R waterpump and housing MAF failed, causing CEL. Needed to be replaced. |
| 106300 mi US $2300 |
Motor and trans mounts failed. Leaking intake gasket, fouled spark plugs |
| 114000 mi US $1500 |
CEL check engine lights. Multiple vacuum leaks. |
2004 Porsche Cayenne
Engine not specified
| 127000 mi US $1100 |
Passenger side Air Suspension Strut air bag blew. Dealer wanted to replace both, I refused, told them to rebuild the strut, and they did. |
2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 108000 mi US $106 |
Brake booster vacuum hose from booster pump to check valve cracked. Replaced with $106 replacement part. |
| 113000 mi US $1400 |
Coolant "T"s on back of engine exploded. Also needed several vent/breather tubes during replacement process. Issue is specific to Turbo models and occurred despite metal coolant pipe upgrade already being installed. |
| 101000 mi US $3000 |
AC fan screeching. Serpentine belt replaced. One turbo oil line replaced. Part used to stablize drive shaft replaced. Cracked "Turbo" badge replaced. Curbed rims fixed and refinished. With Maintenance - $7,000 total. |
| 89000 mi €4000 |
Two turbos changed due to cracking in one of them starting to leak oil Noisy transmission shaft, replaced. Front suspension bushes |
| 101060 mi €1500 |
Left front pneumatic absorber exploded, while reversing with the suspension on high to climb a 45 cm step |
| 115320 mi €500 |
Starter contacts replaced. New spark plugs , oil and filters |
| 115940 mi €2000 |
Replaced various rubber hoses from the refrigeration system. Replaced plastic connectors for the fuel injectors. New battery |
| 113000 mi US $2000 |
Engine cooling supply lines running down the valleys of the engine block to the heater. The plastic injection molded parts of the assembly failed. Poor application for plastic given the intense heat and pressure. Porsche changed this for the '08. |
| 132000 mi US $700 |
Intermittent engine power shutdown at less then half a tank of fuel and at highway speed. Remove and replace both fuel pumps and flange units. No more problems. |
| 140700 mi US $1700 |
Replaced front lower control arms due to worn rubber bushings. Replaced with upgraded OEM Porsche Turbo S control arms. |
| 165000 mi US $1100 |
R&R upper control arms, shock top mounts and both front tires with new. All parts oem Porsche from dealer. |
| 56400 mi US $2200 |
replaced all engine coolant tubes |
| 58000 mi US $1000 |
replaced driveshaft |
| 60400 mi US $180 |
replaced all 8 pencil ignition coils myself. No labor cost, just parts. All 8 were cracked. |
| 96000 mi US $125 |
CEL on for small vacuum leak (P0456) in emissions system. Replaced gas cap. Glove box won't open. Latch is broken. A plastic pin snaps off, causing the latch to stop working. |
| 101000 mi US $300 |
lubed gas cap and CEL stayed off since July. |
| US $650 | center console upper lid won't open. Latch assy was dislodged. Entire console assy had to be replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $385 |
fuel tank purge valve and oil mist separator had vacuum leaks |
| 119000 mi US $550 |
large vacuum leak causing CEL to stay on. Gas mileage dropped from 18 mpg to 14 mpg. Replaced the gas tank vent (purge) valve assembly on the front of the engine. Main battery (under driver's seat) tested bad with various electrical problems like radio changing stations by itself. Replaced main battery. |
| 122000 mi US $600 |
Brake booster faulty. The vacuum line on the brake booster was repaired but the trouble light is still on. |
| 126300 mi US $150 |
trouble code for faulty air quality sensor. Replaced sensor. |
| 131000 mi US $100 |
seal below driver's door fell off. Had to order 8 clips and install them to re-fit the seal. hood strut failed to support open hood. Replaced strut. |
| 131800 mi US $3000 |
replaced air suspension compressor replaced water pump and 2 radiator hoses. Cost $800 |
| 133000 mi US $225 |
replaced check valve on evap emission system |
| 135000 mi US $800 |
replaced vacuum booster and related 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. |
2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 150000 mi US $341 |
PCM Configuration and Key programming (key needed to be reprogrammed)+ new key |
| 150300 mi US $1000 |
Front lower control arms replaced with Turbo version hood strut, rear tailgate struts |
| 152300 mi US $150 |
Replaced leaking front strut |
| 83080 mi ¤2800 |
Replaced bearing rear drive shaft. Fuel vent valve replaced, 150 AED Small micro switch on gear lever (P-warning) replaced!, 350 AED Changed all clips for mounting door sill |
| 88600 mi ¤411 |
Right front power window defect! Replace the complete power window mechanism. |
| 93000 mi ¤1000 |
Front left drive shaft damaged. |
| 99200 mi ¤1750 |
Car key not recognize by immobilizer module! Ordering a new key takes +/- 10 working days?? |
| 106400 mi ¤500 |
Rear Hatch Struts Replaced |
| 108500 mi ¤3000 |
After replacing spark plugs, car did not accelerate anymore. Damaged ignition coils! Replaced all 8 coils => OK now. (old model: 938-602-104-05 => new 948-602-104-20) |
| 110360 mi ¤4700 |
Alternator stopped charging battery. 5 hr work + 2650 AED for the alternator + few small parts to replace. |
| 112200 mi ¤932 |
Secondary vacuum pump replaced PN: 95560510511. |
| 114080 mi ¤5500 |
No fuel supply to ignition Replaced fuel filter + fuel pump Done in Muscat (Porsche Center Oman) Thanks to Mr. Francis |
| 115320 mi ¤800 |
Interior roof fabric came off, complete replaced in special chop for interior. |
| 105000 mi US $2300 |
Original equipment plastic crossover coolant pipes cracked. Replaced with aluminum pipes. Also, ignition coils all replaced. |
| 123200 mi US $2500 |
Replaced driveshaft replaced fan blower |
| 65700 mi US $1500 |
Seal failed causing loss of transmission fluid. |
| 87000 mi US $1384 |
The primary fuel pump was replaced because the car was losing power and not running properly Water pump replaced due to excessive noise - dealer felt that failure was impending |
| 122000 mi US $255 |
Engine torque arm replaced due to split busing noticed by dealer during 120,000 mile routine maintenance. |
| 124500 mi US $1227 |
Replacement of cardan shaft due to vibration |
| 134300 mi US $675 |
Driver's side front door latch replaced because interior lights and fuel pump priming didn't work when driver's door opened. |
| 76000 mi US $2200 |
Plastic water intake broke and need to be replaced. Part $800.00 for the kit and $2,000.00 labor with $300.00 discount. |
2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 102000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced faulty plugs and coils on all cylinders. Apparently all were original, never having been replaced before. |
| 100 mi US $600 |
Replaced air shocks that hold up the tailgate. The tailgate would not stay up in cold weather. |
| 108000 mi US $800 |
Driver’s window regulator broke which caused window to fall all the way into door. |
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