2005 Porsche Cayenne problems and complaints
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Porsche Cayenne. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (11), Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Fuel System (6).
Key takeaways
- 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 26% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 24% |
| Fuel System | 6 | 14% |
| Gasoline | 6 | 14% |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% |
| Engine | 2 | 5% |
| Structure | 2 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 2% |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Porsche Cayenne 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2025-10-27
The contact owns a 2005 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. There was an abnormal fuel odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact replaced the fuel filter...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2024-07-21
headlamp wiring and turn signal failures. Big hazard!! Why is in the headlight assembly including the headlight wire harness is corroding due to the heat this is a common issue that I see that’s online. Everyone is having the same issue with the same type of vehicle this needs attention immediately and recalled before...
Suspension,power Train,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2024-07-13
The transmission has quite a bit of slop or play when placing it in park. I do not believe it could be parked safely in a residential driveway. Tranny knocks a little in low gears.
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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.