general problems of the 2021 Porsche Cayenne

Three problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Porsche Cayenne based on all problems reported for the 2021 Cayenne.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2024

Much like thousands of Cayenne drivers, I am constantly let down by an ongoing issue with adaptive cruise control failures with an error message that reads, “adaptive cruise control unavailable. ” this may cause serious injury or death if not repaired as vehicular collision rates increase dramatically to no avail. Porsche dealers are notoriously recalcitrant about taking adequate responsibility for these failures. The cost of repairing Porsche’s poor craftsmanship is either prohibitive or they are disinterested in repairing these problems within an acceptable timeframe. It is long past due for the federal government to intervene and compel Porsche to recall and repair their adaptive cruise control failures. I had my cameras recalibrated three (3) times in three (3) weeks and yet the problem persists without meaningful redress. Help!.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2023

I was driving the auto and parked in my garage without any indication of a fault. I attempted to start the car about 30 minutes later and the car would not start and gave an error message that said "change driver" I tried both keys and neither would allow the car to be started. There was no starter noise indicating a weak battery. I had to have the car towed to the dealer after the tow company found a way to unlock the drive shaft with a key that is part of the car service tools. I could not move the car if I had stopped on a roadside. The dealer had never seen this issue before. The car was in the shop for a week to correct the fault from March 23 to March 31. The dealer claimed it was a software fault. There were no warning indicators or messages that something was wrong with any component or system.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2023

Problem with the hybrid system and the engine control system. Unit changed automatically and unexpectedly from battery power mode to engine power mode when on battery power mode only. This change is not supposed to happen. This failure happened when starting the unit, put on drive and starting to move forward. This failure caused the unit to charge forward with more power unexpectedly. Causing almost to collide. At the time of the failure “engine control system” warning and “e power not available” warning lid up. The unit has been for service for 10 times with the same warnings powering up. At this time the unit has been on service for almost four month.




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