Porsche Cayenne 2008
Model Cayenne made in 2008 by Porsche got 32 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 3.6 engine.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 6 gears | 4 | 14/20/16 | 17.9/27.6/21.2628 | Premium | 2812 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 1-Feb-07 |
| 3.6 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 14/20/16 | 17/28.1/20.6752 | Premium | 2812 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 1-Feb-07 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V076000 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | to 01/18/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 5573 | 02/15/2008 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/20/2008 | 02/20/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Porsche is recalling 5,573 my 2008 cayenne v6 vehicles. a fuel line in the plenum panel area may contact the rear engine compartment cover. relative movements of the engine while driving may cause knocking noises and chafing on the fuel line. a fuel leak may develop. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the fuel line and install an additional spacer ring free of charge. the recall began on february 15, 2008. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Porsche recall no. a803.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| ATI-1102 | 09/02/2011 | 10041747 | Porsche: check engine light comes on. *pe | 11/02/2011 | |
| SB-1001 | 09/01/2010 | 10039726 | Ready | 08/09/2011 | |
| SB-1001 | 09/01/2010 | 10039726 | Porsche: the check engine light is on with stored trouble codes. the engine may also have long cranking after refueling. there may be an evaporative leak or purge valve problem. *rm | 08/09/2011 | |
| S-24-08 | 09/08/2008 | 10026869 | Porsche: rough running engine at idle speed. diagnostics on hot film mass air flow sensor (maf). *pe | 12/30/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| PI-D47-13 | 07/19/2010 | 10034550 | Porsche: requesting return of part/s to pcna for high pressure pump #9a1 110 315 06. *pe | 12/03/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 0701 | 03/30/2007 | 10021600 | Headlight control unit. *kb | 06/11/2007 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| D76 | 05/08/2008 | 10025182 | Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 3007 | 06/06/2007 | 10022434 | High pressure fuel injector. *kb | 08/14/2007 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB-7-09 | 04/23/2009 | 10030248 | Porsche: airbag fault code: seat belt buckle switch 0591/0592. the airbag control units have been replaced due to fault codes. *pe | 09/02/2009 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 1008 | 04/04/2008 | 10025686 | Checking power steering pump and replacing it if necessary on certain model year cayenne v6 vehicles (workshop campaign). there is the possibility the vehicles may have a defective power steering hydraulic pump. *pe | 08/29/2008 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 1308 | 12/19/2008 | TI-13-08 | 10025261 | Servotronic control unit: steering is hard and stiff after starting the engine. *pe updated 5/27/09. 8pe | 07/23/2008 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| PK-D8-16 | 03/02/2011 | 10038544 | Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| D77 | 05/21/2008 | 10025186 | Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/23/2009 | 12391 | ||
| Have experienced ongoing electrical system mirror problems, with my 2008 porsche cayenne, where the outside mirrors moved on their own while driving and parking. first experienced this electrical system mirror problem on (3/23/09) at 12,391 miles, as this car was taken to same dealership where i had purchased it (inskip penske porsche in warwick, ri (12) separate times for unsuccessful attempts at repair. repair invoices are available for the following visits: 3-23-09 = 12,391 / 3-31-09 = 12,592 / 4-2-09 = 12,992 / 9-13-10 = 25,668 / 9-28-2010 = 26,186 / 12-16-10 = 28,179 / 8-24-11 = 38,186 / 9-13-11 = 38,664 / 9-30-11 = 39,249 / 12-19-12 = 47,715 / 1-24-13 = 47,973 / 3-7-13 = 48,199. purchased the car brand new on (2/4/08) with only 24 miles on the odometer. computer control unit was replaced at least 10 separate times, as this car may have had software virus & or an electrical shortage. the dealership seems not to not know how to properly program this car, as they claimed that the car was ready to be picked up on (3/7/13) after being in their shop for 37 days since the 11th visit beginning on (1/24/13). less than 12 miles later, i had to return the car back to the dealer for the 12th time on (3/7/13), because the spare key which they had programmed we suspect may have had old software which corrupted the computer system. this problem again caused the mirrors to move in all kind of different directions, thus causing a major safety issue when driving or operating the vehicle. they finally ordered another computer replacement & 2 new keys which they programmed successfully without further problems. prior to this 12th repair, i came close to being involved in at least 4 near mis accidents, as cars were not visible in my blind spot, especially when the mirrors move on their own. have gone through 2 arbitrations. updated 03/15/13*lj | |||
| 03/23/2009 | 12391 | ||
| Have experienced ongoing electrical system mirror problems, with my 2008 porsche cayenne, where the outside mirrors moved on their own while driving and parking. first experienced this electrical system mirror problem on (3/23/09) at 12,391 miles, as this car was taken to same dealership where i had purchased it (inskip penske porsche in warwick, ri (12) separate times for unsuccessful attempts at repair. repair invoices are available for the following visits: 3-23-09 = 12,391 / 3-31-09 = 12,592 / 4-2-09 = 12,992 / 9-13-10 = 25,668 / 9-28-2010 = 26,186 / 12-16-10 = 28,179 / 8-24-11 = 38,186 / 9-13-11 = 38,664 / 9-30-11 = 39,249 / 12-19-12 = 47,715 / 1-24-13 = 47,973 / 3-7-13 = 48,199. purchased the car brand new on (2/4/08) with only 24 miles on the odometer. computer control unit was replaced at least 10 separate times, as this car may have had software virus & or an electrical shortage. the dealership seems not to not know how to properly program this car, as they claimed that the car was ready to be picked up on (3/7/13) after being in their shop for 37 days since the 11th visit beginning on (1/24/13). less than 12 miles later, i had to return the car back to the dealer for the 12th time on (3/7/13), because the spare key which they had programmed we suspect may have had old software which corrupted the computer system. this problem again caused the mirrors to move in all kind of different directions, thus causing a major safety issue when driving or operating the vehicle. they finally ordered another computer replacement & 2 new keys which they programmed successfully without further problems. prior to this 12th repair, i came close to being involved in at least 4 near mis accidents, as cars were not visible in my blind spot, especially when the mirrors move on their own. have gone through 2 arbitrations. | |||
| 03/01/2013 | 11 | 02/04/2008 | |
| S10 direct reply letter to the secretary from regarding having problems with his 2008 porsche cayenne. *tgw the consumer stated he experienced numerous safety problems with the electrical system and brakes. the consumer stated he filed two separate arbitration against the dealer and the manufacturer. the first arbitration case was settled in 2009, with the expectation all of the problems with the vehicle, current, past and present would be properly identified and resolved. since the initial arbitration case, the consumer had to take the vehicle back to the dealer 11 times for the same electrical/software problem. the on-going problem uncontrollably affected the proper positioning of the outside mirrors and the overall safety aspect when operating the vehicle. the dealer replaced the onboard computer control module seven times, as their field technical expert suspected there was an unidentifiable electrical shortage or a computer related software virus somewhere within the electrical system. the consumer believed the dealer had no idea how to resolve the problem. | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 4000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 porsche cayenne. while the contact was driving at an unknown speed, the tire pressure system warning indicator illuminated with a false low pressure alert. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and four wheel sensors were replaced; and then on a separate occasion the control module was replaced. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer a total of five times and they advised that the tire pressure sticker information pertaining to the tire pressure setting should be ignored. the failure persisted with no resolutions. the failure mileage was 4,000. js | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 4000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 porsche cayenne. while the contact was driving at an unknown speed, the tire pressure system warning indicator illuminated with a false low pressure alert. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the four wheel sensors were replaced; and then on a separate occasion the control module was replaced. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer a total of five times and they advised that the tire pressure sticker information pertaining to the tire pressure setting be ignored. the failure persisted with no resolutions. the failure mileage was 4,000. js | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 03/23/2009 | 12391 | ||
| Have experienced ongoing electrical system mirror problems, with my 2008 porsche cayenne, where the outside mirrors moved on their own while driving and parking. first experienced this electrical system mirror problem on (3/23/09) at 12,391 miles, as this car was taken to same dealership where i had purchased it (inskip penske porsche in warwick, ri (12) separate times for unsuccessful attempts at repair. repair invoices are available for the following visits: 3-23-09 = 12,391 / 3-31-09 = 12,592 / 4-2-09 = 12,992 / 9-13-10 = 25,668 / 9-28-2010 = 26,186 / 12-16-10 = 28,179 / 8-24-11 = 38,186 / 9-13-11 = 38,664 / 9-30-11 = 39,249 / 12-19-12 = 47,715 / 1-24-13 = 47,973 / 3-7-13 = 48,199. purchased the car brand new on (2/4/08) with only 24 miles on the odometer. computer control unit was replaced at least 10 separate times, as this car may have had software virus & or an electrical shortage. the dealership seems not to not know how to properly program this car, as they claimed that the car was ready to be picked up on (3/7/13) after being in their shop for 37 days since the 11th visit beginning on (1/24/13). less than 12 miles later, i had to return the car back to the dealer for the 12th time on (3/7/13), because the spare key which they had programmed we suspect may have had old software which corrupted the computer system. this problem again caused the mirrors to move in all kind of different directions, thus causing a major safety issue when driving or operating the vehicle. they finally ordered another computer replacement & 2 new keys which they programmed successfully without further problems. prior to this 12th repair, i came close to being involved in at least 4 near mis accidents, as cars were not visible in my blind spot, especially when the mirrors move on their own. have gone through 2 arbitrations. updated 03/15/13*lj | |||
| 03/23/2009 | 12391 | ||
| Have experienced ongoing electrical system mirror problems, with my 2008 porsche cayenne, where the outside mirrors moved on their own while driving and parking. first experienced this electrical system mirror problem on (3/23/09) at 12,391 miles, as this car was taken to same dealership where i had purchased it (inskip penske porsche in warwick, ri (12) separate times for unsuccessful attempts at repair. repair invoices are available for the following visits: 3-23-09 = 12,391 / 3-31-09 = 12,592 / 4-2-09 = 12,992 / 9-13-10 = 25,668 / 9-28-2010 = 26,186 / 12-16-10 = 28,179 / 8-24-11 = 38,186 / 9-13-11 = 38,664 / 9-30-11 = 39,249 / 12-19-12 = 47,715 / 1-24-13 = 47,973 / 3-7-13 = 48,199. purchased the car brand new on (2/4/08) with only 24 miles on the odometer. computer control unit was replaced at least 10 separate times, as this car may have had software virus & or an electrical shortage. the dealership seems not to not know how to properly program this car, as they claimed that the car was ready to be picked up on (3/7/13) after being in their shop for 37 days since the 11th visit beginning on (1/24/13). less than 12 miles later, i had to return the car back to the dealer for the 12th time on (3/7/13), because the spare key which they had programmed we suspect may have had old software which corrupted the computer system. this problem again caused the mirrors to move in all kind of different directions, thus causing a major safety issue when driving or operating the vehicle. they finally ordered another computer replacement & 2 new keys which they programmed successfully without further problems. prior to this 12th repair, i came close to being involved in at least 4 near mis accidents, as cars were not visible in my blind spot, especially when the mirrors move on their own. have gone through 2 arbitrations. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Within minutes of driving my son to school, i heard a grinding sound from underneath my cayenne, then a squealing, and the car began to vibrate violently during acceleration. this happened very quickly and was frightening because i was crossing a bridge in morning traffic. the service man at the porsche dealership told me that this is an ongoing problem with these vehicles and that my drive shaft had come apart. i am a very careful driver and my car has low miles. i believe that there should be a recall and this is safety issue because of how quickly this happened while driving. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 30000 | ||
| Within minutes of driving my son to school, i heard a grinding sound from underneath my cayenne, then a squealing, and the car began to vibrate violently during acceleration. this happened very quickly and was frightening because i was crossing a bridge in morning traffic. the service man at the porsche dealership told me that this is an ongoing problem with these vehicles and that my drive shaft had come apart. i am a very careful driver and my car has low miles. i believe that there should be a recall and this is safety issue because of how quickly this happened while driving. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/01/2013 | 11 | 02/04/2008 | |
| S10 direct reply letter to the secretary from regarding having problems with his 2008 porsche cayenne. *tgw the consumer stated he experienced numerous safety problems with the electrical system and brakes. the consumer stated he filed two separate arbitration against the dealer and the manufacturer. the first arbitration case was settled in 2009, with the expectation all of the problems with the vehicle, current, past and present would be properly identified and resolved. since the initial arbitration case, the consumer had to take the vehicle back to the dealer 11 times for the same electrical/software problem. the on-going problem uncontrollably affected the proper positioning of the outside mirrors and the overall safety aspect when operating the vehicle. the dealer replaced the onboard computer control module seven times, as their field technical expert suspected there was an unidentifiable electrical shortage or a computer related software virus somewhere within the electrical system. the consumer believed the dealer had no idea how to resolve the problem. | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 03/23/2009 | 12391 | ||
| Have experienced ongoing electrical system mirror problems, with my 2008 porsche cayenne, where the outside mirrors moved on their own while driving and parking. first experienced this electrical system mirror problem on (3/23/09) at 12,391 miles, as this car was taken to same dealership where i had purchased it (inskip penske porsche in warwick, ri (12) separate times for unsuccessful attempts at repair. repair invoices are available for the following visits: 3-23-09 = 12,391 / 3-31-09 = 12,592 / 4-2-09 = 12,992 / 9-13-10 = 25,668 / 9-28-2010 = 26,186 / 12-16-10 = 28,179 / 8-24-11 = 38,186 / 9-13-11 = 38,664 / 9-30-11 = 39,249 / 12-19-12 = 47,715 / 1-24-13 = 47,973 / 3-7-13 = 48,199. purchased the car brand new on (2/4/08) with only 24 miles on the odometer. computer control unit was replaced at least 10 separate times, as this car may have had software virus & or an electrical shortage. the dealership seems not to not know how to properly program this car, as they claimed that the car was ready to be picked up on (3/7/13) after being in their shop for 37 days since the 11th visit beginning on (1/24/13). less than 12 miles later, i had to return the car back to the dealer for the 12th time on (3/7/13), because the spare key which they had programmed we suspect may have had old software which corrupted the computer system. this problem again caused the mirrors to move in all kind of different directions, thus causing a major safety issue when driving or operating the vehicle. they finally ordered another computer replacement & 2 new keys which they programmed successfully without further problems. prior to this 12th repair, i came close to being involved in at least 4 near mis accidents, as cars were not visible in my blind spot, especially when the mirrors move on their own. have gone through 2 arbitrations. updated 03/15/13*lj | |||
| 03/23/2009 | 12391 | ||
| Have experienced ongoing electrical system mirror problems, with my 2008 porsche cayenne, where the outside mirrors moved on their own while driving and parking. first experienced this electrical system mirror problem on (3/23/09) at 12,391 miles, as this car was taken to same dealership where i had purchased it (inskip penske porsche in warwick, ri (12) separate times for unsuccessful attempts at repair. repair invoices are available for the following visits: 3-23-09 = 12,391 / 3-31-09 = 12,592 / 4-2-09 = 12,992 / 9-13-10 = 25,668 / 9-28-2010 = 26,186 / 12-16-10 = 28,179 / 8-24-11 = 38,186 / 9-13-11 = 38,664 / 9-30-11 = 39,249 / 12-19-12 = 47,715 / 1-24-13 = 47,973 / 3-7-13 = 48,199. purchased the car brand new on (2/4/08) with only 24 miles on the odometer. computer control unit was replaced at least 10 separate times, as this car may have had software virus & or an electrical shortage. the dealership seems not to not know how to properly program this car, as they claimed that the car was ready to be picked up on (3/7/13) after being in their shop for 37 days since the 11th visit beginning on (1/24/13). less than 12 miles later, i had to return the car back to the dealer for the 12th time on (3/7/13), because the spare key which they had programmed we suspect may have had old software which corrupted the computer system. this problem again caused the mirrors to move in all kind of different directions, thus causing a major safety issue when driving or operating the vehicle. they finally ordered another computer replacement & 2 new keys which they programmed successfully without further problems. prior to this 12th repair, i came close to being involved in at least 4 near mis accidents, as cars were not visible in my blind spot, especially when the mirrors move on their own. have gone through 2 arbitrations. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI | WARWICK | INKSIP PORSCHE |