Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne owners have reported 15 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Porsche Cayenne


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Porsche Cayenne

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2009 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated there was visible damage to the fuel tank flange, and there was a leak coming from the fuel tank.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that others had also informed him that the vehicle had a strong gasoline odor.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

2005 Porsche Cayenne. Consumer writes in regards to filter flange of fuel pump. The consumer stated the vehicle failed with the same defect as described in the recall, prior to recall being in effect. The manufacturer was notified and had not responded to the consumer's request for reimbursement.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

2004 Porsche Cayenne. Consumer writes in regards to issues with the fuel filter flange safety recall. The consumer stated the fuel filter flange could not be replaced without replacing the fuel tank and the fuel line. The consumer requested that manufacturer incur the repair costs.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Porsche Cayenne turbo caught fire in the engine compartment while driving on the 101 freeway. Expert determined that the cause was the fuel hose failing where is connects to the engine mounted fuel system.   Read details...




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