10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,784 miles

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2004 Porsche Cayenne drivetrain problems

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2004 Porsche Cayenne Owner Comments

problem #8

Jun 012023

Cayenne

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Strong odor of gasoline traveling through the vents injected into vehicle. Fuel filter has a crack. Underhood electrical problems that may cause a fire

- Richmond , VA, USA

problem #7

Jan 082018

Cayenne

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting), 19V446000 (Power Train), and 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to read accurately. The headlamp wiring had been deteriorating causing the headlights to malfunction. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Parts distributions disconnect.

- Gardena, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 092021

Cayenne

  • miles
The cam shaft actuator has gone out.. Recalled on newer vehicles mine is 2004. Front airbag is also non operational

- Peyton , CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 012014

Cayenne

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated he parked the vehicle in his drive way without the emergency break engaged and left to enter his residence. The contact stated within 2-3 minutes later, when exiting his residence, the vehicle inadvertently shifted gears to reverse and rolled away from his residence. The contact stated the vehicle hit two trees, a fence, continued to roll away and hit a second fence which detained the vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. The contact state no one was injured. The contact stated he had to break the rear passenger side window to enter and turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a body shop for body damage repairs. The contact state at that moment he did not contact the dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The contact states he received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V446000 (power train) in September of 2019. The vehicle was taken Porsche of omaha (6625 L St, omaha, ne 68117) where the recall repairs were serviced. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #4

Jun 262019

Cayenne 8-cyl

  • miles
2004 Porsche Cayenne. Consumer writes in regards to transmission shift lever safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle was parked and rolled into another vehicle which, then crashed into a vehicle. The transmission shift lever failed and was replaced. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs to the vehicles. - (recall related incident)

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 042019

Cayenne

  • 131,276 miles
Transmission transfer case issues immediately after acceleration between 3 gears... car transmissions "stumbles" (transmission locking). Well known issue in the Porsche community and Porsche solution is does not fix the issue. No engine error codes issued as well. Porsche says cannot duplicate problem. This has been happening for quite a while until I researched the issues online. Previouse recall # 03V351000 - Porsche will not currently honor this recall.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 062018

Cayenne

  • miles
1) coolant pipe problems, Porsche never fix them, had pay to get them fix.(2) filter flange fuel pump leakage, problems Porsche said unfortunately, at this time parts are not available.had it repair my owen money, did not want to chance a risk of fire.(3) transmission module problems did not shift right, had to buy new one.to many problems.

- Chowchilla, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 142014

Cayenne 8-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
Upon taking the vehicle out of the driveway I started hearing a ticking sound coming from the engine, something like a lifter hitting the block. I pulled back in to my driveway and called a repair shop and scheduled an appointment. When meeting with the technician I was informed that the engine had a scored cylinder and that it is a common issue with the model and year. The only recourse to fix the issue would be to replace the engine. A replacement engine would cost $17 -35,000 - more than the vehicle is worth. If I were to replace it with a used engine, I would be destined for a repeat of the same issue. If this issue is such a common problem why has there not been a recall for these vehicles? I have contacted the manufacturer and was told that I would need to have a authorized service dealership make the diagnosis I have already been told, but there is not a authorized dealership within 500 miles of my location.

- Billings, MT, USA

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