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2017 Porsche Cayenne Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
42,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Porsche Cayenne, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of a road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated; however, the contact had been hearing an abnormal rattle and knocking sound from under the floorboard. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the bolts from the transfer case had loosened, and the case had separated from the drive shaft. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11518090, filed 2023-04, 42,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026120%
2021210%
2020417%
2019613%
201818%
201716%
2016718%
2015321%
20141732%
20131640%
20121244%
20111137%
2009640%
2008622%
2006820%
2005413%
20041026%

Other parts of the 2017 Porsche Cayenne

Electrical system
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Porsche Cayenne

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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