2017 Porsche Cayenne s e-hybrid problems
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Common 2017 Porsche Cayenne s e-hybrid problems
The 2017 Porsche Cayenne S e-hybrid is generally well-regarded by its owners, with many praising its performance, comfort, and fuel efficiency. However, there are a few common problems that some owners have reported:
- Intermittent Faults: Some owners have reported intermittent faults with the vehicle, including issues with the front de-misting, media system, and electric charge point flap opening when driving. These faults can be difficult to diagnose and may require multiple visits to the dealership for repairs.
- Software Recalls: Porsche has issued software recalls for the 2024 Cayenne E-Hybrid, affecting the lighting control module and the propulsion system. These recalls are designed to improve the safety and performance of the vehicle, but may require dealership visits for updates.
- Insufficient Weld on Transmission Oil Pipe: Porsche has issued a recall for certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles, including the E-Hybrid, due to an insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe. This recall may require dealership visits for inspection and replacement of the pipe, if necessary.
- Passenger Seat Back Heating Element: Porsche has issued a recall for certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles, due to the passenger seat back heating element not being installed. This recall may require dealership visits for installation of the heating element.
- Passenger Side Rear Seat Belt Buckle: Porsche has issued a recall for certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles, including the E-Hybrid, due to the passenger side rear seat belt buckle potentially breaking under load. This recall may require dealership visits for replacement of the buckle.
Overall, while the 2017 Porsche Cayenne S e-hybrid is generally well-regarded by its owners, there are a few common problems that some owners have reported. These issues may require dealership visits for repairs and updates.
How long does a Porsche Cayenne hybrid battery last?
Some drivers have reported their hybrid battery lasted as long as 15 years and going over 150,000 miles without issues.
What are the most common problems with Porsche Cayenne?
These are the most common problems reported by owners on platforms such as carproblems.com, carcomplaints.com, and Car Talk Community. The most frequently reported issues are engine failures, electrical problems, and broken plastic coolant lines.
What is the fuel economy of a 2017 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid?
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| Combined MPG on Electricity:46 | Combined MPG on Gas Only:22 |
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How many miles can a Cayenne E-Hybrid go?
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| EPA Fuel Economy 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh Show electric charging stations near me | .0 gal/100mi of gas + 72 kWh/100mi 4.8 gal/100mi |
| 17 miles Elec + Gas All Elec: 0-16 mi 430 miles Total Range | |
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2017 Porsche Cayenne s e-hybrid car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Porsche Cayenne s e-hybrid problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Porsche Cayenne s e-hybrid vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2017 Porsche Cayenne s e-hybrid complaints
The NHTSA has received 10 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Porsche Cayenne s e-hybrid.
2024-06-03
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-02
- VIN: WP1AD2A23HL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Broken and loosened timing chain cover bolts resulting in leaking oil onto drive components, belts and tires/brakes. This recall was done for the Macan and not the Cayenne. Ours was covered under factory extended warranty. That said, this is criminal. Porsche needs to be investigated, they refuse to recall their vehicles and we all know there are some manufaturing issues that are 100% the factory's fault. If the NTSB refuses to hold their feet to the fire this type of engineering will continue.
2024-04-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-15
- VIN: WP1AD2A23HL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Oil leaks from timing chain cover due to defective bolt material, bolts loosen and break. This is a widespread known issue with Cayennes and Macans.
2023-12-17
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-16
- VIN: WP1AA2A22HK
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The two headlights have appeared to have condensation due to sealing problem of the headlight. When the light bulbs and beam heat up the air with moisture, it will leave water inside of the headlight cover. This will increase the safety risks when we were driving on the road. There is no warning message for that. The problem should not be normal and this should really be manufacturer’s problem to fix.
2023-04-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-23
- VIN: WP1AA2A2XHK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of a road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated; however, the contact had been hearing an abnormal rattle and knocking sound from under the floorboard. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the bolts from the transfer case had loosened, and the case had separated from the drive shaft. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
2023-02-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-01
- VIN: WP1AB2A25HL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Porsche and VW has a drainage issues with certain model vehicles. The drainage plug is set in the trunk near the battery, main system cpu and amplifier. Water gets drain into the lower compartment of the trunk and causes electrical issues with the vehicle. It's been a design flaw from porsche since before the Cayenne was created. To repair the damage it cost upwards of $3,000 per damage battery, electrical components, amplifier are all billed separate. Porsche warranty refuses to honor the design flaws in correct the issues. Owners are not made aware of the issue until it becomes an issue then porsche wants no part to do with it. The drainage location can cause an electrical fire and engine malfunction while driving.
2022-02-10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-10
- VIN: WP1AE2A27HL
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The headlights aren’t sealed correctly so water has leaked in and caused them to malfunction. Porsche is making me get them repaired at a cost of $4100
2020-09-18
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-03
- VIN: WP1AB2A2XHL
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: OVERNIGHT FUEL PRESSURE LOSS RESULTS IN EXTENDED CRANK CYCLE. DESPITE 6 SERVICE VISITS BETWEEN TWO CHICAGOLAND AREA PORSCHE DEALERSHIPS, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SATISFACTORILY REPAIRED. FUEL PRESSURE LOSS WAS CONFIRMED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS BY THE SEMERSKY'S PORSCHE EXCHANGE IN HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS. FUEL PUMPS WERE APPARENTLY REPLACED, THE LAST TIME DAMAGING THE SEAT CLIPS UNDER THE SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT. FUEL PRESSURE LOSS HAS SLOWED, BUT STILL OCCURS WHEN FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN 3/4 EMPTY. THIS VEHICLE IS COVERED BY MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND THE PROBLEM BECAME APPARENT AT 24K MILES.
2019-10-01
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-23
- VIN: WP1AB2A23HL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: FRONT PANEL OF PANORAMIC SUN ROOF EXPLODED AND SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON A HIGHWAY.
2018-01-10
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: WP1AA2A23HK
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ACC/ PAS UNAVAILABLE WARNING: APPROXIMATELY EIGHT MONTHS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET IN SARASOTA, FL THE PAS SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED AND ABRUPTLY STOPPED MY VEHICLE WITHOUT REASON. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE "ACC/PAS IS UNAVAILABLE" WARNING HAS APPEARED ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL. ON THE FIRST OCCASION, A VEHICLE TO MY LEFT WAS ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO MY LANE OF TRAFFIC WHILE WE WERE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON A CITY STREET. I ATTEMPTED TO HONK MY HORN (WHICH FAILED MAKING AN AUDIBLE SOUND) AND SWERVED TO PREVENT THIS IMPENDING COLLISION. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME ALSO WITNESSED WHAT WAS OCCURRING AND SLAMMED ON THEIR BREAKS. MY PAS SYSTEM FAILED TO ALERT AND APPLY PRESSURE AND/OR STOP THE BREAKS AS THIS SAFETY FEATURE IS DESIGNED. DESPITE MY EFFORTS TO BREAK QUICKLY THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND I COLLIDED. THE FIRST DRIVER THAT MERGED INTO MY LANE FLED THE SCENE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND THE PORSCHE HAD MODERATE FRONT END DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OUR INSURANCE COMPANY'S AUTO REPAIR EXPRESS PROGRAM AT A COLLISION CENTER OF THEIR CHOICE. IT WAS THEN SENT TO OUR LOCAL PORSCHE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR INSPECTION AND REINSTALLATION AND CALIBRATION OF THE PAS CAMERAS AND OPERATIONS. ON THE SECOND OCCASION APPROXIMATELY 10 DAYS AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM THE BODY SHOP AND INSPECTIONS, I WAS SITTING AT RED TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A CITY STREET. THE LIGHT CHANGED GREEN, CARS BEHIND ME STARTED HONKING. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME BEGAN TO PROCEED THROUGH THE LIGHT BEFORE BREAKING ABRUPTLY. AGAIN THE "ACC/PAS IS UNAVAILABLE" WARNING APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THIS AND MY BREAKS DID NOT RESPOND TO MY APPLIED PRESSURE. I HAD NOT YET ACCELERATED.
2017-10-06
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-04
- VIN: WP1AE2A22HL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 PORSCHE CAYENNE S E-HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING MESSAGE THAT READ "ENGINE FAILURE, DRIVE ON POSS" APPEARED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO A DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT, BUT FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (PORSCHE OF ARLINGTON, 3100 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE FAILED AND A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW THROTTLE AND SOFTWARE UPDATE; HOWEVER, LESS THAN 24 HOURS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE THE CASE ESCALATED AND SOMEONE WOULD RETURN THE CALL. NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,600.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2017 Porsche Cayenne s e-hybrid problems:
2017-2018 Cayenne S e-hybrid owners - Porsche Discussion Forums
https://rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-958-2011-2018/1174126-2017-2018-cayenne-s-e-hybrid-owners-whatis-your-overall-review.html
Dec 18, 2019 ... ... problems. With using eCharge the two tanks I have put into the Cayenne got me 15.4 mpg and 16.3 mpg. Hopefully this will improve when temps ...
'11 Cayenne S Hybrid “hybrid system failure” | Porsche Cayenne ...
https://www.cayenneforums.com/threads/%E2%80%9811-cayenne-s-hybrid-%E2%80%9Chybrid-system-failure%E2%80%9D.23638/
Feb 17, 2022 ... I have the same problem with my 2017 Porsche E hybrid Cayenne and I'm also in Georgia. My e box quote is $17K, which is just below the ...
Buying a used 2017 Cayenne S E-hybrid - Rennlist - Porsche ...
https://rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-958-2011-2018/1237077-buying-a-used-2017-cayenne-s-e-hybrid.html
Feb 15, 2021 ... Its a certified pre-owned from a Porsche dealership. Also, I have concerns about the battery, like how much life is left in it, and if I should ...
Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe, PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS ...
https://www.cayenneforums.com/threads/cayenne-e-hybrid-coupe-problems-problems-problems.23264/
Apr 4, 2021 ... Rear spoiler not functioning automatically. Intermittent. Front de-misting is atrocious/slow in heavy weather. Media system is atrocious. ” ...
Cayenne e-hybrid problem - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums
https://rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-9y0-2019/1339759-cayenne-e-hybrid-problem.html
Mar 7, 2023 ... Search for a few threads on that as well. The good news is that while these issues are common, they are not that serious. Also, no worries about ...
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