Power Train Problems of Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne owners have reported 146 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 (57 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.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Porsche Cayenne

The Power Train problem

Everytime when vehicle coming to a stop car lurches forward few feets. It just happens when car downshifts from second to first gear transmission pushes you forward few feets, you just need to be very carefull because it can push you into another vehicle or pedastrian.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

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...

The Driveshaft problem

Drive shaft goes off unexpectedly resulting in violent shaking of vehicle and loss of control while vehicle was in motion   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Vibration from vehicle causes ear damage to occupants, whether vehicle is stationary or moving.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

Failure of driveshaft and transmission 6 year history of "hesitation" whenever car accelerated.   Read details...




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