2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“Driving on a highway at around 64 miles per hour when the entire front transmission dropped and we nearly rolled over on our vehicle with a 4 year old child in the car on the highway. Fortunately we were in the left lane when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10291551, filed 2009-11, 39,989 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The left front air suspension collapsed while driving at 20 MPH. The air suspension bag also exploded which caused the vehicle to move uncontrollably to the left. The contact was able to drive to the dealer who stated that it was a fault or defecton to the front left side suspension air bag. The vehicle will be repaired; however, the suspension was not covered by the warranty and Porsche have no interest in helping. The failure mileage was 60,000 and will cost approx $4,000 to replace through a Porsche dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10412012, filed 2011-07, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The air suspension collapsed while driving 70 MPH. The air suspension bag also exploded which caused the vehicle to move uncontrollably from the right to the left lane. The vehicle almost rolled over due to the failure. The contact was able to drive to the dealer who stated that it was a manufacturers defect. The dealer also confirmed that the collar which is metal split and punctured the suspension bag. The vehicle will be repaired; however, the suspension was not covered by the warranty. The failure mileage was 43,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292462, filed 2009-11, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037868Sep 14, 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037083Aug 17, 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11032393Apr 18, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving (992513031K) Shock absorber (spring cyl.). The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
- 11029108Feb 2, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the retaining spring. The vehicles affected are cars that use part number 95C615269E
- 11012557Dec 4, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal for information on the cardan shaft and shock absorber. The vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 958521101, 958521101A…
- 11012556Dec 4, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal for information on the cardan shaft and shock absorber. The vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 958521101, 958521101A…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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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