2004 Porsche Cayenne Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 266,969miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne, 3% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 266,969 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair appointment, he noticed that the steering wheel had a quarter inch of play. The U-Joint connection was severely corroded. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column and steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 266,969.”
NHTSA complaint #11497634, filed 2022-12, 266,969 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
- 11022917Aug 18, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving (PAD423051B) the Steering Gear with Track Rods. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part mentioned.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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