Equipment Problems of Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne owners have reported 91 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (86 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Porsche Cayenne


Recently reported Equipment problems of Porsche Cayenne

The Equipment problem

At approximately 52,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic transmission / driveline failure while in use. The failure created serious concern about safe operation and reliability and left the vehicle disabled or unsafe to continue driving normally.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Unable to listen to radio stations on radio due to static noise and heavy sound interferences even on local NJ fm radio stations. This defect substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle, as this is causing driver frustration and reduced driver focus which I am afraid will lead to   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

Driver side door will not open from inside or outside without warning luckily it happened to my young son so he could get out and get in from other door to drive to dealer. Dealer had to replace the new door lock, according to dealer same thing had happened to few cars. In the past.   Read details...

The Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

Gps malfunction while driving , service test no error code but visible gps malfunction ! manufacture can't identify the problem suggest to replace the new pcm. It is very dangerous for driver to believe on the gps while driving on it.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Coolant leaks while vehicle is stationary. Leak is due to faulty plastic that was redesigned to metal tubing due to common reported issues. Plastic tubing connected to coolant system will become brittle and cracked, causing overheating and lost of coolant.   Read details...




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