2016 Porsche Cayenne Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 40%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Porsche Cayenne, 40% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Blower is keep starting and raising itself. When we open the driver door it is shutting it off. Dealer is unable to identify the issue and fix it it occured on a 72 degree temp day, moring. Car was parked in the garage and was not used for previous 2 days. It happend many times and towed to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it”
NHTSA complaint #11144577, filed 2018-10, 24,024 miles“Vehicle has auto engine off when stopped. Feature is on by default. Driver must remember to cut feature off each time vehicle is cranked. On several occasions this feature has been hazardous. When stopping on open road to turn across traffic the steering wheel binds when power is lost. When in line at drive thrus or in slow traffic, vehicle lunges as the engine starts back. The default for this feature should be off. It is a safety issue and we are told by dealer decision was in response to support published epa fuel standards.”
NHTSA complaint #11081600, filed 2018-03, 16,000 miles“my car had a problem in the hybrid part, before doing the diagnosis they said 3 different problems, when they gave me the diagnosis they said they didn't know what it was but that to begin with “it could be “ the components $13,000 to fix. but my car is under the 8 years or 100,000mls hybrid system warranty, so i contacted porshe headquarters and they said the car was out of warranty. so i called porche in Fremont (where they have mentioned the warranty on their website) and 3 people confirmed that the car is under warranty by VIN n. …”
NHTSA complaint #11525312, filed 2023-06“Backup Camera Intermittent, Yes, available for inspection. Unexpected blackout of the screen. Cannot see pedestrians behind when backing out and expecting to see from the camera instead of rear view mirror. Yes, reproduced by the Dealer. Yes, by the Dealer representing the manufacturer. No warning of any kind. First appeared 9/19/23 Unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11609968, filed 2024-08“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing the entire dashboard which costs over $10,000. This is apparently a very common issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11740920, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 11037085Aug 28, 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
- 11037072Aug 14, 2026Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
- 11037071Aug 14, 2026Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
- 11035776Aug 5, 2026Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000
- 11035884Jul 30, 2026VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
- 11035883Jul 27, 2026VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
- 11035754Jul 21, 2026PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
- 11035753Jul 21, 2026PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
- 11035752Jul 13, 2026Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.051
- 11035750Jul 8, 2026Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.041
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 40% |
| 2023 | 3 | 60% |
| 2021 | 5 | 24% |
| 2020 | 7 | 29% |
| 2019 | 12 | 26% |
| 2018 | 3 | 23% |
| 2017 | 4 | 22% |
| 2016 | 16 | 40% |
| 2015 | 1 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 21% |
| 2013 | 9 | 23% |
| 2012 | 7 | 26% |
| 2011 | 5 | 17% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Porsche Cayenne
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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