2008 Porsche Cayenne Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
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.
“Have experienced ongoing electrical system mirror problems, with my 2008 Porsche Cayenne, where the outside mirrors moved on their own while driving and parking. First experienced this electrical system mirror problem on (3/23/09) at 12,391 miles, as this car was taken to same dealership where I had purchased it (inskip penske Porsche in warwick, ri (12) separate times for unsuccessful attempts at repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502550, filed 2013-03, 12,391 miles“This is a Porsche cayanne 2008. The windshield wipers on my vehicle will suddenly stop working. This issue can happen if the car is in motion or stationary, street or highway driving. It is very unpredictable. The wipers can stop operation for a variable amount of time. At times I have to turn off the car to get them to work again. Sometimes they will remain inoperable from seconds to 15-20 minutes, and restart on their own. At times if I am driving in the rain the windshield wipers will cut off and not restart or restart after a period of time, preventing proper visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11208042, filed 2019-05, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was diagnosed that the air conditioner condensation drain line was plugged, which caused the electrical issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 72,340.”
NHTSA complaint #10898245, filed 2016-08, 72,340 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11029157Feb 17, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the Window regulator motor. The part numbers affected are PAB959801 and PAB959802. The vehicles involved are ones that use the…
- 11028559Jan 21, 2026Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - LED Headlight. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers in the attached PDF.
- 11018799May 29, 2025Instructions on advanced technical information for all models - Updated Primer Substance and Application Guidelines For Glass Installation/ Windshield and Glass Roof
- 11011552Nov 8, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera - PAD980551 & PAD980568C. The affected vehicles are cars that use the part numbers…
- 11008603Sep 18, 2024Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. The cars involved are cars that use the part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Porsche Cayenne
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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