2006 Porsche Cayenne Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Porsche Cayenne, 5% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“My car stop suddenly, ignition key failure, then like transmission hesutation until the car stop completely where at that moment call a toll that cost me $650 dls. Since that day car having electric problems and even transmission get stuck sometimes, have to to do it manually.”
NHTSA complaint #11512514, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact became aware of condensation in the headlights and that the headlights were very dim. The contact made an appointment with a dealer and had the recall repair performed; however, the headlights were still dim while in operation. The vehicle was returned to the dealer however, no additional assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11502619, filed 2023-01, 100,000 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 2006 Porsche Cayenne
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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