Electrical System Problems of Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne owners have reported 76 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Porsche Cayenne

The Electrical System problem

I was driving my car and at a stop sign I started accelerating when the light turned green - I must have been going 45 mph after the light and all of a sudden my car went into hyper acceleration speeding up to 80 mph, I was pumping my brakes and the car was still raging to accelerate.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The car came with a factory installed tow system. I returned it to the dealer three times and it does not work properly. I was shocked plugging in a tester to the 7 way connector. The dealer service manager advised me that I was not shocked and states that the lights stating the 7 way connector is   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

There are so many problems with this car. . Coolant pipes leak. Oils leakage. Failure of lights elictrical issues such as horn, remote entry, suspension axle wheel barrings. Fuel injectors. While driving the vehicle the car   Read details...

The Software problem

S10 direct reply letter to the secretary from regarding having problems with his 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The consumer stated he experienced numerous safety problems with the electrical system and brakes. The consumer stated he filed two separate arbitration against the dealer and the manufacturer.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Hybrid default multiple times in past years electrical system? fault generator check engine light   Read details...




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