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2005 Porsche Cayenne Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
21,680miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Porsche Cayenne, 3% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,680 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Metal, heat-conductive Porsche emblem on steering wheel (atop airbag) caused severe burn/brand on driver's forearm when airbag deployed. Other manufacturers use plastic emblem to avoid burning drivers.”

NHTSA complaint #10212147, filed 2007-12, 21,680 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201716%
201613%
201517%
201459%
201325%
200814%
200513%
200413%

Other parts of the 2005 Porsche Cayenne

Fuel system
16 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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