2008 Porsche Cayenne problems and complaints
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The most-reported areas: Engine (17), Power Train (9), Electrical System (7).
Key takeaways
- 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 40% |
| Power Train | 9 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 17% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 12% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 2 | 5% |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% |
| Tires | 2 | 5% |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% |
| Structure | 1 | 2% |
| Seats | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Porsche Cayenne 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2025-10-14
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 t...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2023-12-13
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS. The contact stated there was a delay when starting the vehicle however, immediately afterward there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign ...
Power Train - filed 2022-12-06
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 re...
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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.