2008 Porsche Cayenne
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2008 Porsche Cayenne. Newest first.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
Porsche IS recalling 5,573 my 2008 cayenne V6 vehicles. a fuel line in the plenum panel area may contact the rear engine compartment cover. relative movements of the engine while driving may cause knocking noises and chafing on the fuel line. a fuel leak may develop.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the fuel line and install an additional spacer ring free of charge. the recall began on february 15, 2008. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Owner complaints
27 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V446000 (Power Train) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer previously completed the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was…
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V446000 (Power Train) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer previously completed the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was sent confirmation of the VIN being clear of recalls. In addition, the contact stated that the VINTool shows 1 recall associated with the VIN however, per the NHTSA VIN Tool shows no recalls associated with the VIN.
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started wobbling with a loud sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be…
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started wobbling with a loud sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred several times. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was already repaired under warranty. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was coming…
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. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was coming from the rear passenger's side and rear driver's side seats. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via email. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Engine has cutoff on 3 occurrences: (1) operating the vehicle on the freeway at 70 mph and experienced immediate loss of power. I was able to manuever the vehicle to the shoulder while coasting without engine power. I was able to start the engine but it cutoff a few seconds after. The vehicle had…
Engine has cutoff on 3 occurrences: (1) operating the vehicle on the freeway at 70 mph and experienced immediate loss of power. I was able to manuever the vehicle to the shoulder while coasting without engine power. I was able to start the engine but it cutoff a few seconds after. The vehicle had to be towed to an independent porsche repair shop where the high pressure fuel pump was replaced. (2) the engine cutoff while operating on city street at 40 mph. I was able to manuever the vehicle while coasting without power or power steering into a parking lot. The engine would start but cutoff a few seconds later on multiple attempts. The vehicle has to be towed to the same independent porsche repair shop where the high pressure fuel sensor was replaced. This occurrence was the first time operating the vehicle after returning home from the high pressure fuel pump replacement service. (3) operating the vehicle while stopped at an intersection at a red light. When attempting to accelerate the engine cutoff and I was stalled for about 1 minute blocking traffic. I was able to restart the engine after a few attempts and drive the vehicle the remaining 2 miles home without incident. all 3 occurences involved abrupt engine cutoff and loss of power steering. The porsche independent repair shop IS unable to pinpoint the issue. The risk exposure to accident IS high when engine cutoff occurs while the vehicle IS in motion.
- Fuel/propulsion system
There IS a strong odor of fuel coming from the driver's rear wheel well. A recall exists for 03-06 models, but my 08 IS suffering the from the same issue.
- Engine
Coolant distributor barb came unglued causing loss of coolant on highway. Car was in motion on the highway. This IS a common issue and porsche has updated the part however will not warranty the defective parts still on vehicles.
- Engine
Engine rough idling which dealer cannot diagnose
- Electrical system · Seats · Structure › Body
Porsche cayenne have water drain design issue. when raining or wash the car, the water drain clog will make water flood the inside of the vehicles, and damage the wires under the driver's side and passenger side. this IS a common issue, porsche know this, but not fix it.
- Engine
On the backside of this V8 engine there IS a coolant distribution tube that has coolant barb pressed into the cast aluminum distribution tube with adhesive. While driving from wor to home, the adhesive failed 19mar20 causing the barb to slip out of the tube allowing large amounts of coolant to gush…
On the backside of this V8 engine there IS a coolant distribution tube that has coolant barb pressed into the cast aluminum distribution tube with adhesive. While driving from wor to home, the adhesive failed 19mar20 causing the barb to slip out of the tube allowing large amounts of coolant to gush over the hot exhaust and out from under the cayenne. The engine control unit recognized low coolant level the dash panel flagged "low coolant" and the vehicle was pulled over before overheating the engine. Fortunately due to the teleworking status of where I work there was no traffic behind me and thankfully no motorcyclist. I would expect more a $71,145 vehicle from porsche even after 12 years and 140K mi.
- Electrical system · Engine · Steering
Parked vehicle and attempted to turn off got a red alert steering faulty,everything locked up including transmission and window switches..had to be flat bedded to a porsche dealership took a week for them to figure out,had to replace steering column.concern IS what would have happened if driving at the time..got no answer
- Visibility/wiper
This IS a porsche cayanne 2008. The windshield wipers on my vehicle will suddenly stop working. This issue can happen if the car IS in motion or stationary, street or highway driving. It IS very unpredictable. The wipers can stop operation for a variable amount of time. At times I have to turn off…
This IS a porsche cayanne 2008. The windshield wipers on my vehicle will suddenly stop working. This issue can happen if the car IS in motion or stationary, street or highway driving. It IS very unpredictable. The wipers can stop operation for a variable amount of time. At times I have to turn off the car to get them to work again. Sometimes they will remain inoperable from seconds to 15-20 minutes, and restart on their own. At times if I am driving in the rain the windshield wipers will cut off and not restart or restart after a period of time, preventing proper visibility.
- Electrical system · Power train
A start ignition won't start and I have to plug the key in order to started the vehicle
- Power train
Engine running increasingly rough on acceleration. Mechanic found driveshaft failure due to excessive axial play from center driveshaft support bearing. Driveshaft replaced. More than 50 similar failures are documented on gotaclassaction.com. I've attached complaint to porsche, their response and repair invoice. *Tt*jb consumer stated parts was ordered. *Jb
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2008 porsche cayenne. While the vehicle was idling, an abnormal sound was heard. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the air suspension tank was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to porsche of south shore (185 w sunrise hwy, freeport, ny) where the…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 porsche cayenne. While the vehicle was idling, an abnormal sound was heard. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the air suspension tank was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to porsche of south shore (185 w sunrise hwy, freeport, ny) where the failure was confirmed, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
- Electrical system
The car cut out as I was crossing a intersection while in motion leaving the car disabled in the middle of a busy intersection, luckily other drivers saw the problem and went around me. all warning lights came on including the ignition lock fault. I turned it off and after 2 minutes it restarted.…
The car cut out as I was crossing a intersection while in motion leaving the car disabled in the middle of a busy intersection, luckily other drivers saw the problem and went around me. all warning lights came on including the ignition lock fault. I turned it off and after 2 minutes it restarted. the next day the car would not start, the ignition lock fault came on, and then all of the other warning lights came on and the engine would not turn over and was locked in park. This happened once before in feb 2017 when a corroded wires were found in a main bundle of wires in the drivers footwell. there was no water on that area and nor has there been any water on the car or the footwell. I have had weathertech mats in place hte whole time to prevent that. this IS a safety concern that it could go dead in the middle of operation not just a starting issue. I have reviewed technical bulletin nhtsa 10056337 which does not provide any explanation for implying that the lack of feedback has lead to the factory not knowing to fix the problem. porsche need to fix this problem the improperly spliced wires and the bundle need to be retrofitted in a way to protect them from ongoing corrosion that in my case happened happened twice the second time on 6,000 miles after the last in a car that IS kept in a garage.
- Power train
My car IS garage kept and very low miles (70K+) since I work mostly from home. I suddenly started to hear a bad noise coming from the bottom of the car and could feel the car shaking whenever started to accelerate. Took to a porsche specialized mechanic that told me it IS a recurring issue on the cayenne. Long store short, spent two thousand dollars to fix the issue.
- Fuel/propulsion system
The high pressure fuel pump, car drove with very little ability to speed up. It sputters when trying to accelerate. It won't start right away, building up fuel pressure. I was driving and it just became unresponsive to the gas peddle. I slowed and stopped, restarted and just had a very weak car. It takes some time to reach 50mph. Dangerous if on the hwy.
- Tires
On june 3, 2017, I had a warning lite for low air pressure emit on my dashboard. I pulled over to the next service station and applied air to my tire. Only until then did I notice the severe cracking and rotting of these tires these tires hankook ventous S1 were purchased on april 1, 2016 and have…
On june 3, 2017, I had a warning lite for low air pressure emit on my dashboard. I pulled over to the next service station and applied air to my tire. Only until then did I notice the severe cracking and rotting of these tires these tires hankook ventous S1 were purchased on april 1, 2016 and have less than 10K miles on them. In fact, after further review the dry rot and cracking IS experienced on all 4 tires causing severe separation of the tread from the tire itself.
- Electrical system · Visibility
TL* the contact owns a 2008 porsche cayenne. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was diagnosed that the air conditioner condensation drain line was plugged, which caused the electrical issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 72,340.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine · Suspension
While leaving my home in my 2008 porsche cayenne turbo, the car started hesitating and then stalled out with a pdc error. after taking it in to the local porsche dealership they reported finding nothing. the issue would occur 2 more times and I took it to a local mechanic specializing in porsches…
While leaving my home in my 2008 porsche cayenne turbo, the car started hesitating and then stalled out with a pdc error. after taking it in to the local porsche dealership they reported finding nothing. the issue would occur 2 more times and I took it to a local mechanic specializing in porsches who stated it was the throttle body. This was replaced however the issue IS reoccurring with supplement errors such as chassis and check engine. my issue isn't uncommon please see provided links where others have had the same problems with their pdcc system. http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/cayenne-955-957/200781-3rd-repair-attempt-warning-chassis-system.html http://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-cayenne-forum/699011-pdcc-major-problems.html http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/45581-warning-chassis-system-on-2008-cayenne-turbo/
- Unknown or other
I'm writing this complaint to your agency and urging you to investigate 2008 porsche cayennes the safety quality of cardan drive shaft. On may 9, 2015, in the evening, I was driving my cayenne heading home at the speed of less than 55 miles per hour as I just got on the highway. I suddenly heard a…
I'm writing this complaint to your agency and urging you to investigate 2008 porsche cayennes the safety quality of cardan drive shaft. On may 9, 2015, in the evening, I was driving my cayenne heading home at the speed of less than 55 miles per hour as I just got on the highway. I suddenly heard a loud noise as an explosion from the underneath of my car. Then, I heard the metal grinding noise. I was so scared. I didnt know what happened to my car. The car was still driving fine, and there was no indication on the dashboard that my car was in trouble. Luckily, there was no traffic behind me, so I reduced my speed to less than 30 miles on the highway and got off the next exit. I stopped by at the nearest gas station. I was checking the underneath of my SUV. I thought perhaps, the muffler was falling off. Well, nothing was falling off my car. So, I drove it very slowly to home because as the car climbing the hill, the metal grinding noise was getting louder. Next day, I had an auto mechanic to check my car, and he told me that the center bearing to the drive shaft was loosening. He told me that I cannot drive the car because in any minute the bearing could be snapped. He advised me to tow my car to a porsche dealer's services shop. And, I did it. At a porsche dealers service department, they told me that the cardan drive shaft was broken. I couldnt believe that my car only had 51,871 miles, and the center bearing was broken on the highway suddenly. Per internet research, the average drive shift could be last for 160,000 miles. I really didnt expect this kind of poor safety quality from a porsche cayenne. if you search the center bearing issue of porsche cayenne on the internet, you can find a lot of similar stories posted online. Porsche cayenne has a powerful engine. However, from my incident, I believe the center bearing IS the weakest link of the SUV.
- Engine
We found a huge leak in the coolant system while the car was parked, a porshe technician identified that on the coolant distributor behind the engine there IS a coupler which was glued onto the distributor. The glue detached and the coolant pipe blew out causing the entire engine to lose coolant.…
We found a huge leak in the coolant system while the car was parked, a porshe technician identified that on the coolant distributor behind the engine there IS a coupler which was glued onto the distributor. The glue detached and the coolant pipe blew out causing the entire engine to lose coolant. I believe that it IS a pure design issue and porsche did not issue a recall on it. It was very expensive to fix that problem due to bad design. *Tr
- Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 2008 porsce cayenne s. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the front passenger's side headlight became detached approximately six to eight inches from the light socket. the headlight warning light illuminated on several occasions prior to the failure. The vehicle…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 porsce cayenne s. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the front passenger's side headlight became detached approximately six to eight inches from the light socket. the headlight warning light illuminated on several occasions prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing but was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they were not familiar with the failure. the failure mileage was 55,500. The current mileage was 57,000. The vin was not available.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Have experienced ongoing electrical system mirror problems, with my 2008 porsche cayenne, where the outside mirrors moved on their own while driving and parking. first experienced this electrical system mirror problem on (3/23/09) at 12,391 miles, as this car was taken to same dealership where I…
Have experienced ongoing electrical system mirror problems, with my 2008 porsche cayenne, where the outside mirrors moved on their own while driving and parking. first experienced this electrical system mirror problem on (3/23/09) at 12,391 miles, as this car was taken to same dealership where I had purchased it (inskip penske porsche in warwick, ri (12) separate times for unsuccessful attempts at repair. The repair invoices are available for the following visits: 3-23-09 = 12,391 / 3-31-09 = 12,592 / 4-2-09 = 12,992 / 9-13-10 = 25,668 / 9-28-2010 = 26,186 / 12-16-10 = 28,179 / 8-24-11 = 38,186 / 9-13-11 = 38,664 / 9-30-11 = 39,249 / 12-19-12 = 47,715 / 1-24-13 = 47,973 / 3-7-13 = 48,199. purchased the car brand new on (2/4/08) with only 24 miles on the odometer. computer control unit was replaced at least 10 separate times, as this car may have had software virus & or an electrical shortage. the dealership seems not to not know how to properly program this car, as they claimed that the car was ready to be picked up on (3/7/13) after being in their shop for 37 days since the 11TH visit beginning on (1/24/13). less than 12 miles later, I had to return the car back to the dealer for the 12TH time on (3/7/13), because the spare key which they had programmed we suspect may have had old software which corrupted the computer system. this problem again caused the mirrors to move in all kind of different directions, thus causing a major safety issue when driving or operating the vehicle. they finally ordered another computer replacement & 2 new keys which they programmed successfully without further problems. prior to this 12TH repair, I came close to being involved in at least 4 near mis accidents, as cars were not visible in my blind spot, especially when the mirrors move on their own. have gone through two arbitrations. updated 03/15/13*lj
- Electrical system · Service brakes, hydraulic
S10 direct reply letter to the secretary from regarding having problems with his 2008 porsche cayenne. *Tgw the consumer stated he experienced numerous safety problems with the electrical system and brakes. The consumer stated he filed two separate arbitration against the dealer and the…
S10 direct reply letter to the secretary from regarding having problems with his 2008 porsche cayenne. *Tgw the consumer stated he experienced numerous safety problems with the electrical system and brakes. The consumer stated he filed two separate arbitration against the dealer and the manufacturer. The first arbitration case was settled in 2009, with the expectation all of the problems with the vehicle, current, past and present would be properly identified and resolved. Since the initial arbitration case, the consumer had to take the vehicle back to the dealer 11 times for the same electrical/software problem. The on-going problem uncontrollably affected the proper positioning of the outside mirrors and the overall safety aspect when operating the vehicle. The dealer replaced the onboard computer control module seven times, as their field technical expert suspected there was an unidentifiable electrical shortage or a computer related software virus somewhere within the electrical system. The consumer believed the dealer had no idea how to resolve the problem.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011666Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384F The affected vehicles are cars that use the part number mentioned.
- 11011572Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles are cars that use part number 0PC115099A
- 11011570Special tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade - affecting all Porsche models
- 11011563Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
- 11011561Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
- 11011552Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera - PAD980551 & PAD980568C. The affected vehicles are cars that use the part numbers mentioned.
- 11011200Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.016. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port.
- 11011195Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.010, .011 & .015. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port.
- 11009877Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.048
- 11009862Special tools and equipment information for the mobile data signal strength in the workshop
- 11008666Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche A40 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles.
- 11008661Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C30 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. All MY04-20
- 11008658Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. Vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY
- 11008657Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.040. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
- 11008637Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.032. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
- 11008636Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.030. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port.
- 11008635Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, 99164548000. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers listed.
- 11008624Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.025
- 11008610Technical information for the installation of wire harness for roof power supply
- 11008609Technical information for the mud flap on the Cayenne - MY03-10. 9PA and 9PA1
- 11008603Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. The cars involved are cars that use the part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY
- 11008598Technical information on replacement of thermostat housing for the Cayenne
- 11008486Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.021
- 11008479Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the chain tensioner - 0PB109507D
- 11008476Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.020
- 11008473Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the seat frame - 992885456CY
- 11008470Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.015
- 11008454Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, and 99164548000
- 11008449Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.010 & .011
- 11008441Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the engine oil (00004321093)
- 11008440Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.000 & .001
- 11007107Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the wire set - 976971227 & 976971227A
- 11007096Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.030
- 11007041Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.020
- 11007037Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the ball screw - PAF004835
- 11007036Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.010
- 11006874Parts information for parts withdrawal involving a number of parts for the flange, fuel pump, and fuel filter
- 11006858Product Knowledge on the chassis/VIN numbering systems
- 11006850Information on PIWIS tester update 42.900.000
- 11005806Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the charger for the high-voltage battery
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