2004 Porsche Cayenne Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“There are so many problems with this car.. Coolant pipes leak. Oils leakage. Failure of lights elictrical issues such as horn, remote entry, suspension axle wheel barrings. Fuel injectors. While driving the vehicle the car”
NHTSA complaint #10958627, filed 2017-03, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting), 19V446000 (Power Train), and 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to read accurately. The headlamp wiring had been deteriorating causing the headlights to malfunction. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11491915, filed 2022-11, 170,000 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 2003–2006, 2008–2017, Cayenne S 2003–2006, 2008–2009, 2011–2015, Cayenne Turbo 2006, 2008–2016 +16 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 40% |
| 2019 | 5 | 10% |
| 2018 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 4 | 22% |
| 2016 | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 | 3 | 21% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 7% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology