Porsche Cayenne Turbo Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo (2004–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2004 has the most, with 15. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (18 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Cayenne Turbo model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11 | 90,000 | 3 | 402 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 7 | 61,093 | 1 | 374 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 15 | 39,990 | 8 | 377 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine18 53%
- Vehicle speed control4 12%
- Transmission and drivetrain3 8.8%
- Suspension3 8.8%
- Tires2 5.9%
- Steering2 5.9%
- Wheels1 2.9%
- Fuel system1 2.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2004: “I heard some knocking from the area of the front left wheel while driving on a city street about 30 miles per hour. I stopped and inspected under the car and saw nothing. So I decoded to bring it to my service provider. I drove about 3 miles at slow speeds to get to the service provider. After about an hour they found the problem. One of the bolts that holds the knuckle to the wheel had backed out and was banging around the break system. They said I could not drive the car until it was fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11163732, filed 2018-12, 170,000 miles2011: “Camshaft adjuster bolts starting to become loose and back out, which is a known manufacturing defect on those cars, can lead to sudden unpredictable loss of steering and braking, and potentially accidents, especially with very heavy and very fast car like this one. Dealer quoted $4000 to fix with new bolts and adjusters. Attached are pictures taken with a borescope from my engine. I am scared to drive it. This should be a recall. Owners should not be paying for this. Also attached is quote from dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10948598, filed 2017-01, 90,000 miles2008: “I purchased my 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo as a second owner but before the purchase was completed the coolant hose rupture failure occurred. The repair was at a cost well north of $2000 at the motor werks Porsche of barrington. I also have a 2002 Porsche 996 turbo which just recently ruptured the coolant hose. The cost is once again right around two thousand dollars. I'm just fed up that this epoxy failure within the coolant system which has affected so many Porsche owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510020, filed 2013-04, 30,000 milesOther Porsche models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology