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BrakesPart report

2008 Porsche Cayenne Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne, 4% of the 27 complaints for this model year.

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.

“S10 direct reply letter to the secretary from regarding having problems with his 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The consumer stated he experienced numerous safety problems with the electrical system and brakes. The consumer stated he filed two separate arbitration against the dealer and the manufacturer. The first arbitration case was settled in 2009, with the expectation all of the problems with the vehicle, current, past and present would be properly identified and resolved. …”

NHTSA complaint #10501801, filed 2013-03

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025120%
2023120%
2021210%
2020521%
2019510%
201716%
201424%
201214%
201113%
200814%
200625%
200413%

Other parts of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne

Electrical system
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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.

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