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Porsche Cayenne Turbo years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 41 complaints about the Porsche Cayenne Turbo since 2003, and 13 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 15 complaints, more than any other year, led by acceleration and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
41
Recalls
13
Worst year
2004
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2003-2012

Porsche Cayenne Turbo years to avoid

No model year of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Porsche Cayenne Turbo years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2003200420052006200820112012

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Porsche Cayenne Turbo problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    21
  • Transmission
    6
  • Acceleration
    5
  • Suspension
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Porsche Cayenne Turbo problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2012-2Acceleration20
2011-11Engine90,00031
2008-7Engine61,09310
2006-1Electrical30
2005-4Engine30
2004-15Acceleration39,99180
2003-1Engine80

Recalls 13

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Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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 Turbo

What years of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo should you avoid?

No single model year of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Porsche Cayenne Turbo?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Porsche Cayenne Turbo?

Engine, with 21 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (6) and acceleration (5).

How many recalls does the Porsche Cayenne Turbo have?

13 recalls between 2003 and 2012. The 2004 model year has the most, with 8.

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