Porsche Cayenne

2003–2006 only

121 classified complaints 3 recalls

2003–2006 Porsche Cayenne models have 121 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is fuel — fuel_pump, typically surfacing around 133,758 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Porsche Cayenne report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2006

2008–2012

2013–2017

2018–2022

2023–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003–2006 only

fuel — fuel_pump n=35

Median onset: 133,758 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.

electrical — wiring_harness n=13

Median onset: 129,125 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

engine — cooling_system n=10

Median onset: 74,723 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

transmission — shift_quality n=9

Median onset: 98,759 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $200–$6,500 to fix a transmission repair, nationally.

drivetrain — driveshaft n=8

Median onset: 84,243 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $330–$4,240 to fix a drivetrain repair, nationally.

body_interior — airbags_restraints n=8

Median onset: 113,296 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

fuel — fuel_tank_lines n=7

Median onset: 115,479 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.

electrical — body_control_module n=4

Median onset: 86,667 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2006 model years. See the full Porsche Cayenne report for every year and full specs/safety data.