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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%)

Chart based on 474 repairs.
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Porsche Cayenne other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

12000 mi Clock hand fell off- clock replaced 

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2014 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

13400 mi second hand on clock fell off. Clock was replaced 

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2014 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

47000 mi Driver-side front headlamp washer had an incorrectly installed washer fluid bracket, and fluid line. According to the dealer: "the bracket and clips, along with the line were installed backwards". Not sure how this could've happened -- the car was CPO and is 3 years old with a clean car fax (no incidents / accidents reported). All paint & panels seem original. But when using the headlamp washer function, the line connector separated, leaking 2 gallons of wiper fluid. Refilling continued to leak. Took to dealer to fix -- about about a 2 hour job to remove front wheel liner, but car was in the shop 2 full days. All fixed under warranty. 

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2013 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

9600 mi Steering wheel missing heating function when optioned. 

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2010 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

128960 mi

C $150
Had to replace the wiper mechanism as the pivot points had seized. Motor strain caused the fuse to fail. Repair took extra time to get wiper arm alignment correct. 

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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.  

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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 

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2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

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

95000 mi

US $630
The driver door latch mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. 
73000 mi

US $32
Washer fluid pump froze in cold weather and started leaking. Easy replacement job. 
105000 mi

US $90
Replaced rear hatch and flipper glass shocks. They were original and was causing power hatch opening to struggle. 
50300 mi Driver's side headlight washing mechanism failed. 

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2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

turbocharged 520hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Sagging struts replaced under warranty 

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2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

86000 mi

US $30
Replaced hood lift cylinder 
95000 mi

US $440
Passenger wiper was not operable, due to stripped cone washer and lacking additional hardware. Replaced cone washer and associated grommets. OEM Stabilus hatch struts failing. Replaced with new OEM Stabilus units. 

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2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

83200 mi Rear hatch strut came unfastened. Since it had been replaced under warranty dealer fixed it gratis. 
26953 mi Airbag Replaced Door Latch adjusted Anti-theft/keyless remote battery replaced 
43258 mi Rear Tailgate does not stay up Replaced Deck Lid Struts and gas pressure springs 
102000 mi

US $113
Passenger side outside mirror glass fell off. 

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2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

149000 mi

US $200
Replace washer fluid system 
89000 mi

US $150
Rear hatch struts were replaced with OEM Stabilus coil-spring units, at 88,508 miles. 
96000 mi

US $110
Rear left seatback fold-down release latch and striker broken. Seatback replaced, with OEM part. 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

128000 mi

US $42
Window regulator passenger side failed. Replaced cables which resolved problem. 
95000 mi

US $400
Replaced rear door air struts. Door wouldn't stay open in cold weather. 
131000 mi

US $100
hood strut failed to support open hood. Replaced strut. 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

45260 mi

C $100
Bought car with engine noise, diagnosed as scuffed cylinder, also have engine coils misfiring and engine oil leak diagnosed as coming from valve cover. Have cost estimate for reman engine at $16,000 and not sure if I will proceed. 
84320 mi Changed wind screen wash water reservoir cover. Rear window wash system leaks on two places. Looks like the tubing cannot manage hot temperatures. Removed almost all roof covers to fix. 
88600 mi

¤411
Right front power window defect! Replace the complete power window mechanism. 
106400 mi

¤500
Rear Hatch Struts Replaced 
76660 mi

C $160
I replaced the struts which support the rear door. The parts came from Amazon.com and cost 128 USD. The repair took about three hours and I did it myself with the help of You-Tube videos. 
156600 mi

US $40
Rear window struts replaced 
127500 mi

US $300
Rear hatch struts failed and were replaced. This is the second time in 8 years. Last ones lasted 4 years like the first ones. 

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2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV

247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

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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