2004 Porsche Cayenne S Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,553miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S, 4% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,553 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“**uncontrolled acceleration** Cayenne S accelerated uncontrollably while driving. While driving at approx 60 MPH, I encountered traffic ahead and took my foot off the accelerator, however the car began accelerating. I tried lifting the pedal with my foot, no luck, applied the brakes and the car slowed, however, when I removed my foot from the brake, the cayenne continued to accelerate. The cruise control had not been activated and was off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10303704, filed 2010-02, 77,059 miles“2004 Porsche cayenne had the following repairs performed on the vehicle: rear hatch lid adjusted, dome light covers replaced, audio unit replaced, etc...***no answer required***. The transmission jerks and banged at slow speeds. The dealer updated the transmission control unit. The vehicle also experienced stalling problems. The remote entry remote lost it's programming and had a poor signal. At time all the door locks would not unlock using the keyless entry system. The vehicle experienced suspension problems. The rear hatch light wouold not turn off because the hatch was misadjusted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136709, filed 2005-09, 8,047 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11029157Feb 17, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the Window regulator motor. The part numbers affected are PAB959801 and PAB959802. The vehicles involved are ones that use the…
- 11028559Jan 21, 2026Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - LED Headlight. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers in the attached PDF.
- 11018799May 29, 2025Instructions on advanced technical information for all models - Updated Primer Substance and Application Guidelines For Glass Installation/ Windshield and Glass Roof
- 11011552Nov 8, 2024Parts 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…
- 11008603Sep 18, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. The cars involved are cars that use the part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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