2004 Porsche Cayenne problems and complaints
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The most-reported areas: Power Train (24), Engine (17), Fuel/Propulsion System (15).
Key takeaways
- 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 24 | 24% |
| Engine | 17 | 17% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 14% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7% |
| Tires | 7 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 6% |
| Suspension | 6 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Porsche Cayenne 4-DR. 4x4 w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2023-08-24
Strong odor of gasoline traveling through the vents injected into vehicle. Fuel filter has a crack. Underhood electrical problems that may cause a fire
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness - filed 2023-01-06
The contact is a car seat technician. The contact worked with a family who owns a Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max Convertible Car Seat, as the technician was inspecting the car seat she noticed the chest clip was not working as needed. The magnetic piece that clips on the chest area comes out easily.
Steering - filed 2022-12-15
The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair appointment, he noticed that the steering wheel had a quarter inch of play. The U-Joint connection was severely corroded. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column and steering shaft needed...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.