Four problems related to power train have been reported for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Porsche Cayenne based on all problems reported for the 2012 Cayenne.
2012 Cayenne turbo with 40096 mileage as of today. The transfer box was replaced in April 2016 and April 2018. Cost around $4,500 each time. Total of $9,000 repair bill.
Car had a skipping feeling when driving especially when turning. Vehicle has only 20,000 miles and transfer box has to be replaced. They charged me 4660. 47 for the replacement claiming the five year warranty expired. The car is always garaged and used during the winter. When I complained to Porsche they sent me a check for $950.
Porsche Cayenne 2012. Has transmission casing issues and they are not recalling it! had transmission casing replaced with unmodified part and in less that 25k its broken again. Worry about my safety on the road as im traveling with kids and elderly a lot. They covered first emplacement as the vehicle was under warranty, but refuse to cover second replacement labor costs! its unacceptable! Porsche does not honor their quality, when the part was replaced unmodified in 2015, they were fully aware that this would be a problem down the road and sure enough, it is!! $650 dollars in labor must have been covered as was the second replacement part!!.
Camshaft adjuster bolts failed. . . Vehicle lost power while driving, including braking system and power steering. Porsche recalled some 2011s, but no 2012 were recalled for the same problem. I have kept the faulty parts which match part number with known defect. Porsche would not honor goodwill or any discount, even with proof of matching numbers per the manufacturer.
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