Porsche Cayenne owners have reported 149 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (60 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transfer case (50 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Driving through a parking lot, less than five miles an hour, and suddenly heard a horrible knocking sound. Stopped and looked under the car. Nothing. Drove it very slowly to mechanic less than a mile away. Front drive shaft had collapsed and fallen down, according to the mechanic. Read details...
Car has problem with acceleration. It hesitates and drives like the car is being held back. Acceleration is not smooth. Rough and shudder and herky jerky. It has a faulty transfer case which is well known and should be recalled. Read details...
Drive shaft goes off unexpectedly resulting in violent shaking of vehicle and loss of control while vehicle was in motion Read details...
Vibration from vehicle causes ear damage to occupants, whether vehicle is stationary or moving. Read details...
Failure of driveshaft and transmission 6 year history of "hesitation" whenever car accelerated. Read details...