Last month I began experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving, most noticeable outside the driver-side rear door area, which aligns with the warning sign described in the recall report. This is a time-sensitive safety concern. [XXX] (PCNA 573 filing with the federal safety agency). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The worst 2006 Porsche Cayenne problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system19
- Transmission8
- Engine7
- Electrical6
- Airbags4
- Brakes2
- Lights2
- Acceleration1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Porsche Cayenne
Recalls 3
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Recall number 22V656000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
Recall number 19V446000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.
Recall number 17V576000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne
Defect investigations
Srs warning light illumination
Porsche is initiating a customer notification action to address a condition related to a faulty or loose connector in the side airbag system.porsche's testing has shown that the faulty connector will not prevent side airbag deployment.the faulty connector will cause the circuit resistance to exceed the threshold for illumination of the air bag warning light.porsche has reported a large number of warranty claims for illumination of the air bag warning light and many vehicles have been serviced to correct this condition as described in the cayenne technical information bulletin: group 6, #11/04 airbag warning light activated.porsche will perform this service to all remaining uncorrected vehicles under a new product improvement campaign starting at the end of april 2007.all owners of a subject vehicle built through november 2004 will be notified by porsche to bring the vehicle to a dealer to receive the free modification.vehicles built after november 2004 do not contain the subject connector.in addition, porsche reports that a small number of vehicles built in november and december 2003, may contain an incorrectly manufactured side airbag module.this may also produceillumination of the airbag warning light that would become evident soon after the vehicle is put into service.warranty data indicates that these modules have been corrected and no longer present a risk.porsche has not received any report of non-deployment of the side airbag.the action taken by porsche is sufficient to resolve the issue raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne 406
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines
2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 13-14 | 18-19 | 15 |
| 4.5L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 |
What 2006 Porsche Cayenne owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage and exiting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor outside the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed with a crack in the filter flange informed the contact was informed that the filter flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V576000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the dealer retrieved the vehicle from the residence to perform the recall repair; however, the dealer confirmed that they were unable to access the fuel pump and fuel filter due to the corroded locking collars. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle from the dealer, a fuel odor was detected while exiting the vehicle. Additionally, there was gasoline leaking underneath the rear driver's side tire onto the ground while the contact was at the gas station to refuel. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 213,697.
My car stop suddenly, ignition key failure, then like transmission hesutation until the car stop completely where at that moment call a toll that cost me $650 dls. Since that day car having electric problems and even transmission get stuck sometimes, have to to do it manually.
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact had received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact became aware of condensation in the headlights and that the headlights were very dim. The contact made an appointment with a dealer and had the recall repair performed; however, the headlights were still dim while in operation. The vehicle was returned to the dealer however, no additional assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to overheat. The contact stated that she was able to navigate the vehicle off the road. The contact then stated that the coolant had drained from the vehicle. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the coolant pipes detached, and the radiator hose needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the radiator hose was previously replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 19v446000 (power train) and 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the parts for the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for both recalls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v446000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to rockville audi (1190 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852, 888 478-1189) who stated that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.
09/19/2017 porsche of lehigh valley (formerly knopf porsche) fuel smell coming from vehicle. Found left side fuel filter flange leaking. Replaced left side fuel filter flange for $709.04. 12/08/2017 porsche of lehigh valley car hesitates and bucks, since the fuel odor repair was completed on 09/19/2017 porsche of lehigh valley replaced left and right side fuel pumps, fuel pressure regulator flange , and transfer lines between 2 fuel pumps for $$879.80. Letter from porsche cars north america, inc. 'important safety recall' dated 11/29/2017 received 1 week after porsche of lehigh valley (formerly knopf porsche) completed second repair and charged me for a total of $1588.84 so you know that porsche of lehigh valley (formerly knopf porsche) knew full well that the recall was underway but just wanted to meet 4q/ye goals. 02/20/2019 in week seven (7) of (10) ten after weekly calls to script following customer service agents of epiq global (contractor for porsche cars north america, inc. Recall processing), who escalate calls upon request to a supervisor from epiq global, only to have a project coordinator call with their personal cell phones and leaving generic messages without a direct call back number. 02/20/2019 now in week seven (7) of (10) ten, I finally picked up a random number of the 3rd project coordinator and discussed how they will only reimburse me for the left side fuel filter flange replacement. 12/27/18 I submitted my claim form and epiq global (contractor for porsche cars north america, inc. Recall processing) confirmed receipt on 12/31/2018 reiterating in writing a 4-10 week process. 02/21/2019 18 months after initial repair I receive an email from epiq global confirming they will not reimburse the 09/19/2017 porsche of lehigh valley replaced left & right side fuel pumps, fuel pressure regulator flange, & transfer lines btwn 2 fuel pumps $879.80
Recall ah10 incomplete due to non-availability of parts. Replacing filter flange of fuel pump.
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Questions about the 2006 Porsche Cayenne
Is the 2006 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
Owners have filed 41 complaints about the 2006 Porsche Cayenne, 1.5 times a typical Cayenne model year.
What is the 2006 Porsche Cayenne year score?
The 2006 Porsche Cayenne scores 49 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Porsche Cayenne: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Porsche Cayenne?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 19 complaints, typically around 118,435 miles. Next is transmission (8).
How many recalls does the 2006 Porsche Cayenne have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, power train and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V576000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Porsche Cayenne have the most fuel system problems?
The Porsche Cayenne model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (19 complaints) and 2005 (16 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Porsche Cayenne get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.2L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 13-14 city and 18-19 highway.
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