Porsche Cayenne S stalling problems

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Engine · 48,365 miles · GA

Engine stalled while driving. Car taken to porsche dealership where they determined the camshaft controller needed to be replaced as it was broken. Paid $4000 in repairs in 2016. Porsche has since issued a recall for this issue, however they will not reimburse for the previous repairs as they noted. No response on timing.

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 140,000 miles · TN

Very scary and dangerous experience engine stalled after filling up with gas. The vehicle required two or three attempts to start. I exited the gas station onto the ramp for the interstate. The car suddenly locked up less than a mile down the interstate while driving 70, MPH. There was no power braking or power steering at all. Fortunately, I remained in the far right lane and momentum carried the vehicle off the next exit ramp before vehicle completely shut off. I have had a host of other issues including psm failures, start/stop mode deactivated errors, ignition problems, braking issues, unnecessary repairs, time/energy, missed work, rental cars, misdiagnoses, etc. I am certain the symptoms are consistent with camshaft defect affecting many other cayenne s, turbo, and panamera s owners per several internet forum discussions. This is really dangerous. I am disappointment earlier notifications were not issued and I hope this matter is addressed before someone dies.

Filed May 26, 2017 · Engine · 150,000 miles · IL

Car was bought as certified porsche in mar 2011 with 66k miles; current miles 165k miles; driven approx. For 100k miles in 6 years. Engine clicking noise was getting louder and louder. Told by mechanics that the "f" cyn. Walls are scored and engine needs to be replace. Checked on-line for this condition with other v-8 porsche owners to find that it's very common. This seems like a design issue and safety wise ( no power, miss firing and stalling). A $100k new should not have a v-8 engine that has a design defect that is worth less at such low miles.

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 porsche cayenne s. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to respond when contact attempted to accelerate. The vehicle accelerated at once and jolted rapidly. The contact stated that the failure recurred every time vehicle's speed was around 20 MPH. The contact was able to avoid the failure if the vehicle maintained a higher speed. After several days, the vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair; however when notified, they stated that the failure could be related to a failed drive shaft. The manufacturer was not made aware. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2008 · Engine · 44,400 miles · CA

I was driving a porsche cayenne s today on highway at 65mph. The car unexpectedly slowed down by around 20 miles for about 10 seconds. 5 minutes later, same problem occurred again and then the engine stalled, and the steering wheel locked. It is very dangerous to stall on highway, without too much control on steering wheel. The dealer said they could not find the problem.

Filed Jul 21, 2006 · Engine · 6,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle performs as if it will stall while accelerating in traffic. The vehicle has never actually stalled, but hesitates during acceleration. The hesitation occurs mostly when vehicle is making turns. This is a recurring incident which occurs daily.

Filed Nov 23, 2005 · Engine · 8,200 miles · CA

Porsche-04 cayenne on occasions stalls on turning and touching brake and twice on the freeway going straight but braking and pushing on throttle no power for a few seconds.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Transmission · 2,003 miles · CA

Dt: the contact owns a 2004 porsche cayenne s. While driving up a hill at slow speeds the vehicle will feel as if the transmission is going in and out of gear. This causes the vehicle to jerk, and makes it difficult to control the vehicle. This happens intermittently whether it is warmer or colder temperatures. The service dealer reprogrammed the electronic control module, , but this did not remedy the problem. The service dealer attempted to repair the problem numerous times. The attempts to repair the problem included, updating and the replacement of the transmission control unit. This still did not remedy the problem. The dealer reported the problem to the manufacturer, and they sent a technician to determine the problem. The technician reproduced the problem, and said that it was a condition of hill holder function which holds the vehicle in place to approximately 800-1100 rpms, at which it will start to engage the transmission. The manufacturer stated that this was a normal operating procedure for this type of vehicle when the vehicle wa scold. The contact requested for the manufacturer to submit the reason why this was normal operating procedures for the vehicle. The remedy from the manufacturer was for the contact to accelerate more when going up a hill. The second explanation the manufacturer offered was that the jerking of the vehicle was caused by outside temperatures. The california new motor vehicle board requested that the second explanation be put into writing, but the manufacturer refused. Another safety concern bothering the contact was that while driving and upon acceleration the vehicle will stall. When accelerating nothing will happen, the engine will completely lose power. The service dealer stated this was transmission control., but the repairs did not solve the problem.

Filed Sep 2, 2005 · Body, Electrical · 8,047 miles · CA

2004 porsche cayenne had the following repairs performed on the vehicle: rear hatch lid adjusted, dome light covers replaced, audio unit replaced, etc...***no answer required***. *mr the transmission jerks and banged at slow speeds. The dealer updated the transmission control unit. The vehicle also experienced stalling problems. The remote entry remote lost it's programming and had a poor signal. At time all the door locks would not unlock using the keyless entry system. The vehicle experienced suspension problems. The rear hatch light wouold not turn off because the hatch was misadjusted. The consumer felt that the horn was not loud enough. The vehicle shimmied at highway speeds and a vibration could be felt in the steering wheel. The headlamps fogged up. The driver's side mirror ould not fold in automatically. The radio and other accesories would not turn off whent he key was removed from the ignition. The hood was had to raise because the tailgate shocks failed. The rear hatch would not close because it was misaligned. The rear roof molding would not stay in place. The radio produced no sound at time in the radio or cd mode. The instrument cluster had to be updated. The sunroof would not close flush with the roof. The vehicle has been out of service for a total of 32 days since the vehicle was purchased.

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Acceleration · 1 miles · CA

The vehicle stalled while accelerating from a stop then lunges forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that this is the way the vehicle was designed. *ak