Structure Problems of Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne owners have reported 15 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Porsche Cayenne


Recently reported Structure problems of Porsche Cayenne

The Body problem

The leather dash has "shrunk" so badly and is so distorted that there is no way the passenger airbag would properly inflate in an accident. Porsche tells me that this defect is "cosmetic" and of no consequence to vehicle safety.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Luxor beige dashboard is too bright and reflects in the windshield creating blind spots in bright sunlight. A near miss happened because of the temporary blind spot. Depending on the geometry of the sun and the car the blind spot in the window from the reflection can be almost opaque.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

Bought 2015 Porsche Cayenne diesel SUV from Porsche of nashua (nh) on 10-8-2015. On 10-19-2015 at odometer reading 921 miles, tailgate opened while driving, spilling contents onto roadway, others ran over contents including diesel fuel cold temperature treatment + filled 20 lb.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Rear lift gate would not stay open. Drove to independent repair service, replaced both rear liftgate shock supports. Porsche would not cover repairs.   Read details...




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