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2008 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 57 repairs.
2008 Porsche Cayenne repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 500hp 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Michigan, United States May 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021145284 miUS $317 | air suspension failure, replaced air compressor which corrected the problem. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Greece Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 2015121520 mi€280 | A PDCC line somehow punctured and lost all the fluid while driving at 150km/h. The line was replaced and the PDCC reservoir replaced and new fluid added. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| May 2014110200 miUS $2250 | Alternator and starter were replaced, battery was replaced. Cardan shaft. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in South Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - May 2014 | |||
| May 201460566 mi | Drain line plugged by dirt and I unplugged it Drain line plugged by dirt and I unplugged it | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Virginia, United States May 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201455000 mi | Turbocharger was leaking oil, dealer recommended replacement (Cost w/o warranty would be $4200) Lower oil pan was leaking oil (cost to replace out of warranty would have been $3700). | ||
| Dec 201459000 miUS $1800 | Driveshaft bearing replaced | ||
| Mar 201563000 miUS $1904 | Low beam failed along with headlamp faults. Discovered the lamp was compromised and the headlamp control unit. Replaced headlamp assembly and control unit to fix issue. | ||
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
405-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Hawaii, United States Jan 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Feb 201639600 miUS $300 | Battery replacement | ||
| Feb 201743000 miUS $250 | Replace battery under warranty. Run down due very low mileage in year since replacement. Added trickle charger to hopefully avoid future problem. Also, advised small oil separator leak. Chose to not repair at this time. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Alberta, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201542160 miC $800 | Thermostat replacement | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Colorado, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Aug 201591700 miUS $1800 | Drive shaft dampener failure | ||
| Apr 201697200 miUS $1700 | Direct Fuel Injection pump failure | ||
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
405-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201785000 miUS $150 | Needed new cooling system T-stat as it was stuck open. | ||
| Aug 201889000 miUS $1600 | Oil leak. Pump and hoses needed to be replaced. Also time for oil change. | ||
| Jun 2021120984 miUS $1500 | Drive shaft bearing went out | ||
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
385-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Georgia, United States Oct 2022 - Oct 2022 | |||
| Jan 202288000 miUS $1200 | Alternator, requires coolant flush as well. Alternator is water cooled. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Denmark Sep 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201592380 mi$2500 | Thermostat stuck fully open. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Costa Rica Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 201769440 mi$2500 | replacement starter replacement ventilation gas carter [similar to EGR] | ||
| Sep 201770680 mi | Alternator replacement | ||
| Oct 201770680 mi$1500 | replacement air suspension compressor | ||
| Jan 201872540 mi$800 | i had just some noise on bad roads - replacement all Front Suspension Upper Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Kit | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Texas, United States - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201355738 miUS $1506 | Replace failed Cardan Shaft. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Texas, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201594000 miUS $300 | Air/oil separator diaghragm failed, causing wandering idle and several codes. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Colorado, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201573000 miUS $32 | Washer fluid pump froze in cold weather and started leaking. Easy replacement job. | ||
| Mar 201682000 miUS $195 | Replaced worn out engine torque damper. Easy 10 minute job. | ||
| Nov 2017100000 miUS $178 | High pitch whistling noise due to a tear in AOS. Car had 100k miles on it and most likely original part. Easy to replace and took about an hour of my time. | ||
| Mar 2018105000 miUS $90 | Replaced rear hatch and flipper glass shocks. They were original and was causing power hatch opening to struggle. | ||
| Mar 2022132000 miUS $200 | Replaced motor mounts | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Ohio, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Mar 201595000 miUS $630 | The driver door latch mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017121000 miUS $1100 | Replace some rear trim that was separating. Rear license lights had internal rust. Replaced before it spread to deck lid. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Apr 201595000 miUS $365 | Need to replace right hand suspension bushing. Not sure of exact name. Bushing contains a viscous substance that began to leak. Repair and alignment cost $365. | ||
| May 2017145000 miUS $4000 | New steering rack and some kind of vacuum pump replacement. I am keeping the car as a backup since it is in great shape, but now my wife will drive it to tow a hose trailer. I am tired of the constant repairs. I bought a 2018 Audi Q5 2.0. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201440000 mi | Evap control replaced | ||
| Sep 201445000 mi | Purge valve on emissions system. | ||
| Jan 201550300 mi | Driver's side headlight washing mechanism failed. Valve on gas cap lid failed. | ||
| Mar 201552000 mi | Check engine light; possibly related to the issue that started back in September, and MOST DEFINITELY related to the January repair. Had repair been done at the Porsche dealer, this may have been a "one and done." | ||
| Sep 201556000 mi | check engine light - emissions system repair | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in California, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201480000 miUS $1200 | Check engine light for thermostat. Replaced thermostat, had dealer replace water pump at the same time as preventative measure and flush cooling system. Apparently a common problem at this age/mileage. | ||
| Nov 2016101700 miUS $1100 | Number 6 coil pack went bad. Flashing check engine light. All 8 coil packs and spark plugs replaced | ||
| Mar 2017106000 miUS $300 | Aftermarket Bosch AGM battery would not hold a charge. Bought new lead acid battery from dealer and installed. Bosch battery still under original 4 year warranty. Returned to Pep Boys and picked up replacement Optima red top battery for another vehicle using credit from failed Bosch battery | ||
| Jul 2017106000 mi | We drove for sea level by the coast up to Sequoia National Park for a camping trip on a very hot day. Once we got above 7,000 the Cayenne started stumbling, had no power, and eventually would barely run. We pulled over to the side of the road, hitched a ride to our campsite, and drove it to our campsite after that. No further problems. I took it to the dealer, who could find no problems. From researching online forums, it appears this model is occasionally susceptible to vapor lock | ||
| Jan 2022125000 miUS $500 | Sunroof drains were clogged with debris. Disassembly, cleanout and reassembly | ||
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 201462400 miUS $900 | Rear tie rods replaced | ||
| Oct 201575500 miUS $1800 | All awd Porsches will have this failure between 65,000 and 90,000 mIles. Instead of repairing or replacing the bearings, Porsche will only replace the entire and complete drive shaft assembly. It will fail without any warning. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in New York, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201668000 miUS $600 | At 67,000 miles the driveshaft coupling broke, allowing the driveshaft to move white driving causing a shake to the entire vehicle. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 2014100440 miC $3000 | replaced one cracked fuel injector | ||
| Sep 2015115940 miC $700 | broken leaf spring diagnosted. No repair done. | ||
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Mar 201688000 miUS $900 | Fuel system leak. First they had to replace the fuel pump and seals, then a new leak immediately developed at the engine | ||
| Apr 201688000 miUS $80 | Air intake pipe came loose, causing a Check Engine Light for a mass airflow sensor. | ||
| Dec 2017106000 miUS $150 | The battery needed replaced | ||
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