14 problems related to transfer case 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.
The transfer case is faulty. It was replaced at 26,000 miles and now it is acting the same way again at 48. 000 miles. I was entering the hwy and the car jumped forward and suddenly lost power before jumping into gear. This is not safe considering there was a car in front of me and behind. Did not cause an accident but could have. Dealer admits the transfer case has been a constant problem with 2011-2017 Cayenne but refuses to totally cover replacement. This is my second issue with the transfer case and after some light research have come across many owners with anywhere between 1 and 4 replacements. Porsche will not cover the total cost of the repair (approx. $6500). How can a company like Porsche be so arrogant as to understand and accept it is a faulty design but not make restitution to its loyal customers,.
The transfer case in this car is failing at 53,000 miles causing unsafe, jerking acceleration leading to total breakdown/shutdown if not corrected. Numerous owners experience the same issue. The manufacturer acknowledges the defect and is now providing newly designed repair parts described as permanently solving the problem and covered by a 2-year warranty at a cost in excess of $5,500 retail.
Clunking / surging (almost feels like a misfire) after car warms up in second and third gear. Seems to be with the transfer case. Purchases car used 30 days ago and this issue started to appear after I had the vehicle and driving it for a couple of days. Now find that this is a common issue with Cayennes.
2012 Porsche Cayenne with 47,000 miles. Noticed jerking when turning left and some slippage in transmission. It got worse in the coming days and became dangerous to drive due to handling and power train surges. I took it to southpoint Porsche in durham, nc, this week and was told it needs a new $4,435 transfer case. A local Porsche shop directed me to reviews which note the same �known� issue - due to a known defect that drains fluid by transfer case and gets moisture into the case. Porsche has issued corrective instructions for repairs but no recall (known) or callback to repair at their cost. Transmission can lock up during driving causing serious injuries or death. I asked dealership to contact Porsche and regional rep and to share my concerns and links to forums where this issue is outlined in many other Porsche Cayenne cases.
The transfer case in this car is failing at 53,000 miles causing unsafe, jerking acceleration leading to total breakdown/shutdown if not corrected. Numerous owners experience the same issue. The manufacturer acknowledges the defect and is now providing newly designed repair parts described as permanently solving the problem and covered by a 2-year warranty at a cost in excess of $5,500 retail.
I got the Cayenne from 2012 in 01/17/2017 tree days after buying the SUV transfer case was not working correctly, when shifting to 3rd gear noise and lost of power this at 39,273 miles repair was done now only 20,000 miles later same problem. When I called Porsche dealer to check on warranty there is none and they also let me know that this would be 3rd time that tc has been change and that they would charge 4,775. 00 to repair.
Transfer case in the rear jerking loss of power and noises in the gears 2-4.
When driving car, it feels rough and is hard to accelerate so I took it to the dealer and was told it was the transfer case. The transfer case seems to be a manufacture problem and is common among these cars. It's unsafe and almost impossible to drive on the highway .
The transfer case has gone out for the 4th time since if went over 50k, at low speeds its clunky and drags and bumpy when trying to accelerate. I found other individuals having the same problem mutli times as myself and this is not cheap to fix. The dealer knows this is a problem but will not help with cost.
Transfer case failure. Care clunks/drags in low gears.
The Porsche dealer informed me the bumping noise while accelerating is the transfer case. It is a common problem on all 2012 Cayenne cars. The transfer case will make the bumping noise when accelerating. It will eventually slip to the dangerous point. This is when you accelerate into traffic and the transfer case only slips and leaves the sitting in traffic unable to move. The repair is $5000 and replaces the transfer case. The new transfer case corrects the design flaw. The flaw was in the transfer case vents that would allow water to build up in the case. The new case comes with vent tubes installed so the case can vent properly and water doesn't build up in the transfer case fluid. It is a shame that this problem happens between 30,000 and 80,000 miles. If I pay $60, 000 -$100,000 for a car I would expect to get past 100,000 miles before a major repair. Hopefully I don't get killed in traffic when it starts slipping more.
Transfer case failure. Causes intermittent rough stuttering when depressing gas pedal on highway especially on incline. Car dealer did not detect problem when performing diagnostics. Went to another dealer service location. Service representative drove the car and quickly confirmed the cause is a transfer case failure. We were told our car can stall at anytime which is a clear safety hazard. After a lot of research, we found out transfer case failure is a consistent and recurring issue for Porsche Cayenne's manufactured in 2011 to 2017.
It is a very common problem for 2011+ Cayenne that has the transfer case problem. The car won't accelerate smoothly during 1-2 gear and 3-4-5 gear. It is very dangerous while trying to merge on the freeway. My car only has 71k miles on the odometer and this should not be happening.
Faulty transfer case the car had a bumpy and violent shudder at slow speeds when attempting to accelerate. Feels like misfiring and then grinding and the car does not respond to the accelerator. It was dangerous when attempting to accelerate into traffic. I called to make an appointment and with a simple explanation they diagnosed it over the phone. The dealership acknowledged that these transfer cases were failing regularly and that the parts were redesigned and even stocked in the dealership since it happens so regularly. With a basic search of the internet it is apparent that this problem is widespread and that Porsche has acknowledged the design flaw but they are not choosing to recall. This is a safety issue and should be replaced by the manufacturer whether the car is under warranty or not.
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