Porsche Cayenne years to avoid
No model year of the Porsche Cayenne stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Porsche Cayenne years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Porsche Cayenne complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Porsche Cayenne problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission116
- Engine89
- Electrical84
- Fuel system82
- Airbags65
- Driver assistance37
- Lights36
- Brakes23
- Acceleration20
- Body14
- Visibility11
- Steering10
Porsche Cayenne problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 5 | Driver assistance | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 5 | Driver assistance | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | - | 5 | Lights | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 5 | Electrical | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 94 | 4 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 77 | 21 | Electrical | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 73 | 24 | Engine | 40,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 50 | 48 | Airbags | 46,000 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 86 | 13 | Electrical | 10,000 | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 82 | 19 | Electrical | 42,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 61 | 40 | Airbags | 16,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 85 | 14 | Electrical | 16,000 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 48 | 53 | Transmission | 42,535 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 60 | 40 | Transmission | 67,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 73 | 27 | Transmission | 53,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 70 | 30 | Engine | 65,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 95 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2009 | 85 | 15 | Transmission | 101,000 | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 74 | 27 | Electrical | 80,437 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 49 | 41 | Fuel system | 83,505 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 64 | 32 | Fuel system | 66,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 53 | 38 | Engine | 91,000 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 95 | 2 | Body | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 27
Porsche Cayenne warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Porsche Cayenne
What years of the Porsche Cayenne should you avoid?
No single model year of the Porsche Cayenne has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Porsche Cayenne?
2018, 2015 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (13, 14 and 15).
What is the most common problem with the Porsche Cayenne?
Transmission, with 116 complaints across all years, followed by engine (89) and electrical (84).
How many recalls does the Porsche Cayenne have?
27 recalls between 2003 and 2026. The 2019 model year has the most, with 6.
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