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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%)
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- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (30%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 440hp 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17500 mi | Transfer case |
2017 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 420hp 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57660 mi | Replaced AWD transfer case. |
2016 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68000 mi | Per dealership, a "loose wire" was rubbing on an axle, causing intermittent bad readings for the sensor it was attached to. The first trip, they cleared the CEL and sent me home. The second trip, they kept it for two weeks to do a full diagnosis but ultimately fixed the issue. |
2014 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50240 mi | Slipping/missing/vibration during acceleration through 2nd and 3rd gears as engine went through 1700 - 2000 RPM. Dealer service manager recognized symptoms over the phone and suspected transfer case which turned out to be the case. Transfer case was removed and replaced, correcting the issue. |
2012 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 mi C $200 |
Transfer case fluid change to address skipping |
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
turbocharged 500hp 4.8L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66960 mi | lurch at acceleration after some light coasting |
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
405-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 54000 mi US $250 |
Error code re: hill control and 4WD. Dealer replaced starter assembly for excessive draw. Codes went from are still intermittent, aggravated by high ambient temperatures. |
| 60000 mi US $1700 |
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
| 81900 mi | Center drive shaft bearings went out, replaced under warranty. |
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 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
| 110200 mi US $2250 |
Cardan shaft. |
| 59000 mi US $1800 |
Driveshaft bearing replaced |
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 |
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 |
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. |
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 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. |
| 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. |
2006 Porsche Cayenne
Engine not specified
| 24800 mi $500 |
Broken transmission cable |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 520hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 118000 mi | passing gear selection is banging with erratic shifting and loss of power. Awaiting a new solenoid pack. |
| 121000 mi | Broken carrier bearing on driveshaft. Replace driveshaft |
| 126000 mi | Terrible hard shifts up and down, especially passing gear. Unusable. Replaced valve body with RevMax unit. |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 131000 mi US $740 |
Cardan shaft R&R--rear main driveshaft on Cayenne - middle support bearing failed...serious vibration under power. Throw-away part:whole shaft thrown away for a failure of just the support bearing - only be replaced as unit - no core value. |
| 95000 mi US $440 |
Driver left CV axle outer boot torn. Replaced with new NAPA MaxDrive CV axle. |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 83000 mi US $800 |
Usual Cayenne "cardan" shaft bearing mount failure. Rebuilt driveshaft installed. |
| 83500 mi US $700 |
Replaced the usual "Cardan" shaft. Rebuilt shaft was installed by independent mechanic. |
| 80200 mi US $1200 |
Cardan Shaft |
| 132060 mi C $1200 |
Replaced the drive shaft |
| 110000 mi US $1200 |
Failure of 4 wheel drive control module. Module replaced. |
| 199000 mi US $3200 |
torque converter seal |
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 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
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 168500 mi | all wheel drive stepper motor |
2005 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
247-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 93100 mi US $2700 |
half shaft boots R&R |
| 65000 mi US $325 |
Replaced the 60,000 mile Porsche center bearing support with an aftermarket unit |
2004 Porsche Cayenne
Engine not specified
| 49300 mi US $1800 |
Drive shaft replaced and other parts |
2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 450hp 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 82760 mi €4000 |
Noisy transmission shaft, replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $3000 |
Part used to stablize drive shaft replaced. |
| 58000 mi US $1000 |
replaced driveshaft |
| 140000 mi US $60 |
second driveshaft center support bearing to fail. This one lasted 70,000 miles and 4 years. Will replace with aftermarket EPS support collar this time. Driveshaft is a $1200 job. |
2004 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.5L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 51200 mi US $100 |
Cardan shaft, known issue. |
| 60000 mi US $100 |
shift valve body control defective. repaired under warranty with $100 deductible |
| 66000 mi US $600 |
cardan shaft replaced |
| 124500 mi US $1227 |
Replacement of cardan shaft due to vibration |
| 101000 mi US $164 |
Growling noise from front differential. Changed front and rear differential fluids along with transfer case ATF. Significantly reduced noise level. Growling noise coming from front axle. Determined Front Differential Gear oil needed to be replaced due to excessive break down. |
| 123200 mi US $2500 |
Replaced driveshaft |
| 79140 mi | I did a Jimi fix on the drive shaft hanger bearing. That involves fitting short pieces of heater hose in place of a failed membrane and holding them in place with zip ties. All reports say that it prevents an expensive repair and lasts as well as the factory piece which is too weak for heavy applications. |
| 81220 mi C $60 |
Replaced boots on right front quarter axle. Cleaned and regreased the CV joints, reinstalled the unit. Changed brake fluid and power steering fluid, changed the engine oil and filter. |
| 75200 mi US $15 |
Drive shaft wore out. Replaced rubber gasket with 5/8" coolant hose and zipties. |
| 83080 mi ¤2800 |
Replaced bearing rear drive shaft. Small micro switch on gear lever (P-warning) replaced!, 350 AED |
| 83700 mi | Right front drive shaft replaced! 2300 AED |
| 84320 mi | Changed electric motor transfer box |
| 93000 mi ¤1000 |
Front left drive shaft damaged. |
| 96100 mi ¤50 |
Replaced left front drive shaft oil seal gasket from the front differential gear. |
| 106400 mi | Rear drive shaft leaking grease. |
| 56000 mi | Replaced drive shaft due to vibration. Would not have lasted more than a few more weeks. |
| 65700 mi US $1500 |
Seal failed causing loss of transmission fluid. |
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