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2009 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 36 repairs.
2009 Porsche Cayenne repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 550hp 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Tennessee, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Nov 201570000 miUS $250 | Lower Control Arms | ||
| Apr 201670800 miUS $100 | Engine torque strut | ||
| Jun 201671800 miUS $250 | replaced starter motor | ||
| Jul 201674500 miUS $50 | replaced both front xenon headlamp lights | ||
| Sep 201675535 miUS $250 | Upper and lower oil pans and gaskets | ||
| Sep 201787197 miUS $2000 | needed to replace the pads and rotors | ||
| Feb 201892000 miUS $250 | Front Upper and Lower Control Arms due to creaking alternator replacement PDCC Control Unit | ||
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
405-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Minnesota, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201788000 miUS $1200 | Noticed a slow leak behind the front passenger wheel well, so brought it in. The windshield washer pump was leaking, so had it replaced. The dealer also noticed a seeping O-ring seal in the cooling system near the back of the engine, so they fixed that as well. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Brazil Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201324800 mi$600 | Suspension upper front arm replacement, both. Excessive wear, under-engeneered part. | ||
| Jun 201431000 mi$300 | Breather / pressure control valve fail (PCV). Replaced. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Virginia, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201659000 miUS $200 | Check engine code P2404 triggered by low emission system vacuum. Truck ran without issues. Replaced engine vacuum pump to fix. Apparently a common problem that dealer wants $800+ to fix. DIY repaired for the cost of the pump and a few tools | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Mar 201540000 mi | Parking brake pedal strut failure | ||
| Jun 201652000 miUS $250 | Error code re: hill control and 4WD. Dealer replaced parking brake sensor. Codes went from being constant to now intermittent. | ||
| Aug 201654000 miUS $250 | Error code re: hill control and 4WD. Dealer replaced starter assembly for excessive draw. Codes went from are still intermittent, aggravated by high ambient temperatures. | ||
| Dec 201657000 miUS $250 | Failing fuel pump replaced. | ||
| Jan 201747000 mi | Intermittent hill control and 4WD error never fixed. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201660000 miUS $1700 | Spark plugs faulty - likely cause is lack of maintenance (purchased car used). Driveshaft mid-section bushing failure - seems to be very common for 2nd gen Cayennes, fails between 60k and 100K. | ||
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
385-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Aug 201581900 mi | Center drive shaft bearings went out, replaced under warranty. 2nd trumpet on horn also repaired by dealer at this time. | ||
| Oct 201583200 mi | Back of driver's seat adhesive failed due to temperature. Dealer notes this is very common problem in TX and southwest. Plastic panel actually came unglued and fell off. | ||
| Dec 201687000 miUS $400 | Water pump, belts and hoses. Thermostat was stuck open. | ||
| Mar 201789000 miUS $600 | Starter and ignition switch replaced to remedy intermittant failure to start. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Colorado, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2017121000 miUS $50 | Crankshaft position sensor | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Bahrain Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201779360 mi$1500 | Air conditioning evaporator core front and rear leaked | ||
| Feb 201879980 mi$350 | bad performance (cooling system?) | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| May 201780000 miUS $1750 | Replace oil pressure sensor Replace starter | ||
2009 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Porsche Cayenne in Alberta, Canada - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 201012400 miC $1500 | Air suspension valve manifold failed so inflation system would run continuous and not raise vehicle. Dealer repaired under warranty. Dealer stated they never seen this happen before and parts flown in from Germany to fix it. | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Jul 201692500 miUS $1300 | Drains were plugged resulting in A/C water backup into driver and passenger footwells | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Quebec, Canada Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Apr 201686180 miC $2000 | Ujoint of drive shaft broke | ||
| Porsche Cayenne in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201543200 mi | A year ago the interior flooded from a plugged AC drain. The entire carpet had to be removed and dried. In July 2015, water was sloshing in the floor and side rails of the body. Plugs in the body had to be removed to drain | ||
| Jun 201859000 miUS $1500 | 60,000 mile service | ||
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