Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Porsche Cayenne. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to O’Reilly's for a diagnostic test, the diagnostic report listed the mileage at 209,000; however, at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 105,000. The dealer was not notified of the discrepancy, as per the Attorney's advice.
The worst 2009 Porsche Cayenne problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission6
- Electrical4
- Fuel system4
- Driver assistance1
- Lights1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Transmission6
- Electrical4
- Fuel system4
- Driver assistance1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Porsche Cayenne 413
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
2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 |
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11-13 | 17-19 | 13-15 |
What 2009 Porsche Cayenne owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2009 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated there was visible damage to the fuel tank flange, and there was a leak coming from the fuel tank. The contact stated that the OBD port provided a code and that the fuel was too lean, causing the RPM to fluctuate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for throttle body repair, but the failure persisted. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.
Fuel leaking from fuel tank
Very strong gas smell at driver side rear tire area.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 porsche cayenne. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside of the vehicle emanating from the driver's side rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested the contact have the vehicle taken to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed and repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
About couple/few weeks ago unable to open driver side door even when unlocked in park position and when car is turned off. It is a known common problem that have been posted on youtube. In an emergency & accident driver is unable to immediately escape/get out of vehicle because door won't open even with numerous tries from inside & outside of vehicle. We have a young child and in the event I need to get her out immediately I am unable to since driver side door won't open. My wife been having to crawl out/enter from the passenger side door in order to enter/exit car & get our daughter out of her car seat. I'm taking car to dealer on 6/26/2020 for repairs because we feel unsafe especially with a young child. .
I was driving home about 10:44 pm on august 14 2019 when I heard what sounded like a explosion to my windows but I was afraid to pull over because it was a dark road so I got to the first gas station and checked for damage windows but come to find out it was the drivers back seat which had I gues swollen and bust out or completely disengaged from the bottom of the seat.
Drive shaft goes off unexpectedly resulting in violent shaking of vehicle and loss of control while vehicle was in motion
Drive shaft mount failed
During normal commute to work driving, a message "check dim beam" appeared on the dashboard message board. Upon attempting to change a faulty dim beam headlamp bulb, I found headlamp harness wiring and all internal headlamp assembly wiring is cracked and crumbling and conductors are exposed and causing shorts and apparent lamp failure. Other headlamp lighting (side directional lamp) lighting flashed on and off when harness was touched, and other components of electrical system flashed and turned off and on by themselves, particularly the radio. When the suspect dim beam lamp was swapped with opposite (passenger side, the replacement lamp did not work but the suspect lamp from driver side worked on the passenger side leading me to believe the lamp assembly was suspect. Upon opening the access points on the drivers side assembly, the wiring was seen to be crumbling and unsafe. I am worried that a fire may start and have discontinued use of the vehicle at this time.
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Questions about the 2009 Porsche Cayenne
Is the 2009 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2009 Porsche Cayenne, fewer than a typical Cayenne model year.
What is the 2009 Porsche Cayenne year score?
The 2009 Porsche Cayenne scores 85 out of 100 (good). 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 2009 Porsche Cayenne?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles. Next is electrical (4).
How many recalls does the 2009 Porsche Cayenne have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and power train.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Porsche Cayenne transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V446000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Porsche Cayenne have bad transmission?
The Porsche Cayenne model years with the most transmission complaints are 2014 (17 complaints), 2013 (16 complaints) and 2012 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Porsche Cayenne get?
Official estimates for the 2009 Porsche Cayenne range from 13 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.6L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 14 city and 20 highway.
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