Porsche Cayenne

2008–2012 only

119 classified complaints 5 recalls

2008–2012 Porsche Cayenne models have 119 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this range is drivetrain — transfer_case, typically surfacing around 67,662 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2012 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 — 2008–2012 only

drivetrain — transfer_case n=27

Median onset: 67,662 miles.

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

electrical — body_control_module n=13

Median onset: 33,414 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

body_interior — airbags_restraints n=8

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

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

drivetrain — driveshaft n=8

Median onset: 77,189 miles.

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

electrical — wiring_harness n=7

Median onset: 75,036 miles.

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

engine — timing_chain n=7

Median onset: 83,200 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

fuel — fuel_tank_lines n=6

Median onset: 144,200 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.

body_interior — doors_windows_interior n=5

Median onset: 78,225 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior 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 2008–2012 model years. See the full Porsche Cayenne report for every year and full specs/safety data.