2014 Porsche Cayenne Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 32%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Porsche Cayenne, 32% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car lurches starting around 25 miles per hour and continuing until reaching a cruising speed 50 or thereabouts. Took it in for an oil change at a german car repair company and asked them to evaluate my findings. The transfer case needs to be replaced. I hear this is an issue with cayennes and its a very pricey and impactful problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11222796, filed 2019-06, 52,000 miles“At about 25,000 the Cayenne started making bump upon acceleration and especially when turning. I understand this can be a safety issue unless addressed .the dealer diagnosed the problem as the transfer case which was replaced. Now we have 49,000 miles on the vehicle and it is starting to exhibit the same transfer case symptoms as before. In googling the internet this problem seems to be quite prevalent with both the Porsche Cayenne and macan. Moreover, the cost replace a transfer case is in the $5,000 when our of warranty which my 2014 is now. …”
NHTSA complaint #11292266, filed 2019-12, 49,000 miles“While accelerating transmission shifting from 2 to 5 gear, it shudders and power lurches. Same while making turn at stop sign from stop to accelerate at city street power lurches. Possible to cause t bone accident. High chances of complete power loss due to transmission failure due to faulty tranfer case resulting in catastrophic accident. Ask Porsche to replace tranfer case with new designed tranfer case.”
NHTSA complaint #11282727, filed 2019-11, 64,000 miles“When accelerating from a stop gears seems to be missing and jumpy between 2-5 gears, like shudders on gears. I read that it's common problem with Cayenne. This needs to be addressed by Porsche as it is very costly. Vehicle only have 21,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11291288, filed 2019-12, 400 miles“Failure of transfer case in transmission at 74000 miles. This is a well described problem and there are hundreds of similar complaints on the internet in Porsche cayennes. Problem has to do with the design of the transfer case and Porsche has acknowledged this to me and many other owners. As a result of the problem the vehicle can lurch forward and also fail to accelerate causing safety issues. Porsche refuses to do anything more than pay 20% of this 5000 dollar repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11172294, filed 2019-01, 74,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11032387Apr 17, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. Part number 00004321012 is affected - the vehicles that use this part number should be included.
- 11032274Apr 8, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number 00004330563
- 11030909Mar 5, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission fluid. Part number 00004321048. The cars affected are ones that use the part number listed.
- 11029202Feb 27, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (00004321048) Transmission fluid. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
- 11029150Feb 12, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the 7 speed dual clutch gear box. Part numbers 0BG300047 and 0BG300047X are affected. Cars that are involved are ones that use…
- 11024071Sep 12, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the rear axle steering. The part numbers are 992501031H, 992501032H, 992501033AB, 992501033AC. The vehicles affected are cars…
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 2014 Porsche Cayenne
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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