2005 Porsche Cayenne Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Porsche Cayenne, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“Since I have had the vehicle I have had to replace the drive shaft 3 times. Porsche replaced it once under warranty and the other two times I had to pay in excess of $900.00 to have it replaced. I have been told by Porsche that it has a defiective rubber seal and when the seal fails so does he drive shaft. This is a common defect and is know by Porsche at the dealers and the manufacturer. They have acknowledged the defect to me. My concern is if the drive shaft totally fails and breaks, not just flexing and hitting the floor, it could cause an accident by making the vehicle go out of control.”
NHTSA complaint #10466627, filed 2012-07, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Porsche Cayenne. The contact was driving 35-40 MPH when the vehicle lunged forward while shifting hard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the valve body needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 68,000 .”
NHTSA complaint #10439788, filed 2011-12, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Porsche Cayenne. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal clanking noise underneath the vehicle. The contact drove to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft was detached and split in half and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Driveshaft failed and replaced twice 11/05/12 at 69,400 miles and 9/3/18 at 109,800 miles. Updated 10/5/18”
NHTSA complaint #11124415, filed 2018-09, 110,000 miles“The transmission has quite a bit of slop or play when placing it in park. I do not believe it could be parked safely in a residential driveway. Tranny knocks a little in low gears.”
NHTSA complaint #11601645, filed 2024-07Related 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
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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 2005 Porsche Cayenne
16 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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