2006 Porsche Cayenne S Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 159,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 159,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Insulation on the wiring inside the head lights and wiring on the harnesses feeding the head lights & turn signal lights deteriorates and crumbles. This leads to shorting of wires and head light & turn signal failing. Additionally the connectors on the head lights & harnesses corrode leading to headlight/turn-signal failure. This can occur at anytime, driving when starting, stationary, or turning.”
NHTSA complaint #11182377, filed 2019-02, 145,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne S. The contact stated the insulation for the wires on the headlights were worn out resulting in the loss of headlight functionality. The contact stated that check headlight and check turn signal lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000. Consumer stated evidently, the insulation was compounded from a vegetable source (soy) not very durable. The insulation on the headlight wiring harnesses were crumbling. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390241, filed 2021-01, 173,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V656000Aug 30, 2022Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004…Covers: Porsche Cayenne S 2003–2006, 2008–2009, 2011–2015, Cayenne 2003–2006, 2008–2017, Cayenne Turbo 2006, 2008–2016 +16 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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