Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
Porsche Cayenne turbo caught fire in the engine compartment while driving on the 101 freeway. Expert determined that the cause was the fuel hose failing where is connects to the engine mounted fuel system.
2004 Porsche Cayenne. Consumer writes in regards to issues with the fuel filter flange safety recall. The consumer stated the fuel filter flange could not be replaced without replacing the fuel tank and the fuel line. The consumer requested that manufacturer incur the repair costs.
The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 22v656000 (exterior lighting), 19v446000 (power train), and 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to read accurately. The headlamp wiring had been deteriorating causing the headlights to malfunction. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Parts distributions disconnect.