2004 Porsche Cayenne Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 26%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,138miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne, 26% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,138 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Upon taking the vehicle out of the driveway I started hearing a ticking sound coming from the engine, something like a lifter hitting the block. I pulled back in to my driveway and called a repair shop and scheduled an appointment. When meeting with the technician I was informed that the engine had a scored cylinder and that it is a common issue with the model and year. The only recourse to fix the issue would be to replace the engine. A replacement engine would cost $17 -35,000 - more than the vehicle is worth. …”
NHTSA complaint #10630106, filed 2014-09, 95,000 miles“Beginning in august 2007, my car experienced transmission shifting problems and eventually had to have the control unit replaced. Afterwards the transmission shifted differently, but I assumed that was related to the new control unit. In early 2008, the transmission seemed to run rougher during warm up and occasionally the right tire would ?skip? As if traction control engaged for a brief period. I assumed (incorrectly) that this was due to tire wear. Finally, in may 2008, the drive shaft failed. This was two months after the warranty period and at 52,764 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230582, filed 2008-06, 52,764 miles“Transmission transfer case issues immediately after acceleration between 3 gears... Car transmissions stumbles (transmission locking). Well known issue in the Porsche community and Porsche solution is does not fix the issue. No engine error codes issued as well. Porsche says cannot duplicate problem. This has been happening for quite a while until I researched the issues online. Previouse recall # 03v351000 - Porsche will not currently honor this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11253537, filed 2019-09, 131,276 miles“2004 Porsche Cayenne. Consumer writes in regards to transmission shift lever safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle was parked and rolled into another vehicle which, then crashed into a vehicle. The transmission shift lever failed and was replaced. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs to the vehicles. - (recall related incident) ts”
NHTSA complaint #11280095, filed 2019-11“1) coolant pipe problems,Porsche never fix them ,had pay to get them fix.(2) filter flange fuel pump leakage,problems Porsche said unfortunately, at this time parts are not available.had it repair my owen money, did not want to chance a risk of fire.(3) transmission module problems did not shift right,had to buy new one.to many problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11084484, filed 2018-04Related recalls
- 19V446000Jun 12, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016…Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2004–2006, 2008–2010, Panamera Turbo 2010–2016, Panamera 4S 2010–2016 +6 more
- 04V071000Feb 18, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles may have had a transfer case installed that could, due to changes in the housing casting, result in the oil pump rotation…Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2004, Cayenne S 2004, Cayenne Turbo 2004
Related service bulletins
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- 11032387Apr 17, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. Part number 00004321012 is affected - the vehicles that use this part number should be included.
- 11032274Apr 8, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number 00004330563
- 11030909Mar 5, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission fluid. Part number 00004321048. The cars affected are ones that use the part number listed.
- 11029202Feb 27, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (00004321048) Transmission fluid. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
- 11029150Feb 12, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the 7 speed dual clutch gear box. Part numbers 0BG300047 and 0BG300047X are affected. Cars that are involved are ones that use…
- 11024071Sep 12, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the rear axle steering. The part numbers are 992501031H, 992501032H, 992501033AB, 992501033AC. The vehicles affected are cars…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 4 | 17% |
| 2019 | 6 | 13% |
| 2018 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 18% |
| 2015 | 3 | 21% |
| 2014 | 17 | 32% |
| 2013 | 16 | 40% |
| 2012 | 12 | 44% |
| 2011 | 11 | 37% |
| 2009 | 6 | 40% |
| 2008 | 6 | 22% |
| 2006 | 8 | 20% |
| 2005 | 4 | 13% |
| 2004 | 10 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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