2008 Porsche Cayenne problems
The 2008 Porsche Cayenne has 38 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (18%) concerns electrical system. Next are drivetrain & axles (16%) and engine (16%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 18% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 72,000 miles.
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2008 ranks 11th most-complained-about out of 13 model years of the Porsche Cayenne with enough data (8 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 porsche cayenne. While the contact was driving at an unknown speed, the tire pressure system warning indicator illuminated with a false low pressure alert. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and four wheel sensors were replaced. On a separate occasion, the control module was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times and they advised the contact that the tire pressure sticker information pertaining to the tire pressure setting should be ignored.
Within minutes of driving my son to school, I heard a grinding sound from underneath my cayenne, then a squealing, and the car began to vibrate violently during acceleration. This happened very quickly and was frightening because I was crossing a bridge in morning traffic. The service man at the porsche dealership told me that this is an ongoing problem with these vehicles and that my drive shaft had come apart. I am a very careful driver and my car has low miles.
S10 direct reply letter to the secretary from regarding having problems with his 2008 porsche cayenne. *tgw the consumer stated he experienced numerous safety problems with the electrical system and brakes. The consumer stated he filed two separate arbitration against the dealer and the manufacturer. The first arbitration case was settled in 2009, with the expectation all of the problems with the vehicle, current, past and present would be properly identified and resolved.
The high pressure fuel pump, car drove with very little ability to speed up. It sputters when trying to accelerate. It won't start right away, building up fuel pressure. I was driving and it just became unresponsive to the gas peddle. I slowed and stopped, restarted and just had a very weak car. It takes some time to reach 50MPH. Dangerous if on the hwy.
Coolant distributor barb came unglued causing loss of coolant on highway. Car was in motion on the highway. This is a common issue and porsche has updated the part however will not warranty the defective parts still on vehicles.