2008 Porsche Cayenne problems
The Porsche Cayenne is a series of automobiles manufactured by the German company Porsche since 2002. It is a luxury crossover SUV and has been described as both a full-sized and a mid-sized vehicle. The first generation was known internally within Porsche as the Type 9PA (955/957) or E1. It was the first V8-engined vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928 was discontinued. It is also Porsche's first off-road variant vehicle since its Super and Junior tractors of the 1950s, and the first Porsche with four doors. Since 2014, the Cayenne has been sold alongside a smaller Porsche SUV, the Macan.
The second-generation Cayenne (Type 92A or E2) was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March. The Cayenne shares its platform, body frame, doors and electronics with the similar Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7. It received a facelift in 2014 with minor external changes, and introduced a new plug-in E-Hybrid version, with its public launch at the Paris Motor Show. Since 2008, all engines have featured direct injection technology. The third generation (Type PO536) was unveiled in 2017 at Stuttgart.
First generation (E1 9PA; 2002)
The original Porsche Cayenne entered into the global market to a mixed reception, but it proved itself to have excellent performance for an SUV and had comparably good handling as well as powerful engines. The lineup initially consisted of the V8-powered Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo. Later in the model cycle, VR6 and diesel-powered versions joined the lineup. In the eight model years of the E1 generation, a total of 276,652 units were produced.
The base model Cayenne is powered by a 3.2-L VR6 engine producing 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp). The intake manifold is unique to Porsche, but otherwise the engine is largely the same as the VW engine. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) is 9.1 seconds with the manual transmission and 9.7 seconds with the Tiptronic S.
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Common 2008 Porsche Cayenne problems
The 2008 Porsche Cayenne has been known to have several common problems, primarily involving the engine, transmission, and PCM (Porsche Communication Management) system.
- Engine Issues: One of the most prevalent issues with the 2008 Porsche Cayenne is bore scoring, which affects the engine's cylinder bores. This problem is more common in cold climates and can lead to engine failure.
- Transmission Problems: Early Porsche Cayenne owners, including those with 2008 models, commonly experienced heavy downshifts from the transmission. This issue is often misdiagnosed as a physical failure in the transmission itself, when the more likely cause is the valve body assembly within the transmission. Failure of the mechanism can lead to some wild gear shifts.
- PCM Issues: Many Cayenne owners have reported random and weird behavior from the PCM system, particularly PCM3.1. Problems include the PCM unit restarting every 2-3 minutes, map not loading, loading in the wrong language, turning on and off randomly, and other strange behaviors. These issues can be caused by either electrical or physical malfunctions within the unit or by software updates that result in unstable working conditions.
- Maintenance and Wear Items: The 2008 Porsche Cayenne also has issues with various wear items and maintenance requirements, such as parking brake dampeners, coolant leaks due to thermostat failure, water pump replacement, driver side DRL condensation, high pressure fuel pump replacement, difficulty starting the car, door cable replacement, driveshaft and support bearing replacement, left horn replacement, coolant leaks, ignition coils, vacuum pump replacement, thermostat housing, thermostat, and coolant replacement, passenger side mirror adjustment, driveshaft support replacement, front control arms, strut top mounts, sway bar bushings, and droplinks, engine and transmission mounts replacement, coolant tank replacement and coolant pipe fitting pinning up, rear wheel bearings, water intrusion from drain ports, and crankshaft position sensor replacement .
These common problems with the 2008 Porsche Cayenne can lead to significant repair costs and should be considered when purchasing a used vehicle of this model year. Regular maintenance and inspections can help identify and address these issues before they become more serious and expensive to repair.
Is Porsche Cayenne 2008 good?
While the 2008 Porsche Cayenne only receives subtle exterior styling changes, the significant upgrades to the engines and suspension produce dramatic performance improvements. If you want the best luxury SUV in terms of all-around on-road performance, this is the one to get.
What is the common problem with Porsche Cayenne?
Common Porsche Cayenne Problems
Engine troubles - According to owners, one of the worst problems of the Cayenne is its engine. The usual symptoms include illuminating check engine light, loud noises, and the engine abruptly shutting off while in traffic. The typical fix is to replace the engine altogether.
How much is maintenance on a 2008 Porsche Cayenne?
The annual maintenance cost of a 2008 Porsche Cayenne is $956. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
What is the mileage on a 2008 Porsche Cayenne?
Specification of Porsche Cayenne 2006-2014
| ARAI Mileage | 11.9 kmpl |
|---|---|
| City Mileage | 6.32 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement | 4806 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | 8 |
2008 Porsche Cayenne car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Porsche Cayenne problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Gasoline problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Porsche Cayenne vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Porsche Cayenne
The NHTSA has received 41 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Porsche Cayenne. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Porsche Cayenne vehicles.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-06
- VIN: WP1AD29P48L
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS. The contact stated there was a delay when starting the vehicle however, immediately afterward there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact was able to confirm the Part Number: (955/620/931/01/M82) for the in-tank fuel pump, and Part Number: 95562093201M2 fuel pump parts matched the part number for the parts installed in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-06
- VIN: WP1AA29P08L
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started wobbling with a loud sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred several times. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was already repaired under warranty. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 150,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-17
- VIN: WP1AA29P48L
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that others had also informed him that the vehicle had a strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was coming from the rear passenger's side and rear driver's side seats. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via email. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-09
- VIN: WP1AA29P88L
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ENGINE HAS CUTOFF ON 3 OCCURRENCES: (1) OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH AND EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. I WAS ABLE TO MANUEVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER WHILE COASTING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER. I WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE BUT IT CUTOFF A FEW SECONDS AFTER. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT PORSCHE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. (2) THE ENGINE CUTOFF WHILE OPERATING ON CITY STREET AT 40 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO MANUEVER THE VEHICLE WHILE COASTING WITHOUT POWER OR POWER STEERING INTO A PARKING LOT. THE ENGINE WOULD START BUT CUTOFF A FEW SECONDS LATER ON MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE SAME INDEPENDENT PORSCHE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THIS OCCURRENCE WAS THE FIRST TIME OPERATING THE VEHICLE AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT SERVICE. (3) OPERATING THE VEHICLE WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE ENGINE CUTOFF AND I WAS STALLED FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE BLOCKING TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE REMAINING 2 MILES HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. ALL 3 OCCURENCES INVOLVED ABRUPT ENGINE CUTOFF AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE PORSCHE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP IS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE. THE RISK EXPOSURE TO ACCIDENT IS HIGH WHEN ENGINE CUTOFF OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-19
- VIN: WP1AA29P78L
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S REAR WHEEL WELL. A RECALL EXISTS FOR 03-06 MODELS, BUT MY 08 IS SUFFERING THE FROM THE SAME ISSUE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-06
- VIN: WP1AC29P08L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-28
- VIN: WP1AB29P08L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE ROUGH IDLING WHICH DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-08
- VIN: WP1AB29P58L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: PORSCHE CAYENNE HAVE WATER DRAIN DESIGN ISSUE. WHEN RAINING OR WASH THE CAR, THE WATER DRAIN CLOG WILL MAKE WATER FLOOD THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLES, AND DAMAGE THE WIRES UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE, PORSCHE KNOW THIS, BUT NOT FIX IT.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-19
- VIN: WP1AB29P48L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ON THE BACKSIDE OF THIS V8 ENGINE THERE IS A COOLANT DISTRIBUTION TUBE THAT HAS COOLANT BARB PRESSED INTO THE CAST ALUMINUM DISTRIBUTION TUBE WITH ADHESIVE. WHILE DRIVING FROM WOR TO HOME, THE ADHESIVE FAILED 19MAR20 CAUSING THE BARB TO SLIP OUT OF THE TUBE ALLOWING LARGE AMOUNTS OF COOLANT TO GUSH OVER THE HOT EXHAUST AND OUT FROM UNDER THE CAYENNE. THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT RECOGNIZED LOW COOLANT LEVEL THE DASH PANEL FLAGGED "LOW COOLANT" AND THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER BEFORE OVERHEATING THE ENGINE. FORTUNATELY DUE TO THE TELEWORKING STATUS OF WHERE I WORK THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AND THANKFULLY NO MOTORCYCLIST. I WOULD EXPECT MORE A $71,145 VEHICLE FROM PORSCHE EVEN AFTER 12 YEARS AND 140K MI.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-09
- VIN: WP1AA29P48L
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: PARKED VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF GOT A RED ALERT STEERING FAULTY,EVERYTHING LOCKED UP INCLUDING TRANSMISSION AND WINDOW SWITCHES..HAD TO BE FLAT BEDDED TO A PORSCHE DEALERSHIP TOOK A WEEK FOR THEM TO FIGURE OUT,HAD TO REPLACE STEERING COLUMN.CONCERN IS WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF DRIVING AT THE TIME..GOT NO ANSWER
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-17
- VIN: WP1AB29P78L
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THIS IS A PORSCHE CAYANNE 2008. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY STOP WORKING. THIS ISSUE CAN HAPPEN IF THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY, STREET OR HIGHWAY DRIVING. IT IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE. THE WIPERS CAN STOP OPERATION FOR A VARIABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. AT TIMES I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE CAR TO GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN. SOMETIMES THEY WILL REMAIN INOPERABLE FROM SECONDS TO 15-20 MINUTES, AND RESTART ON THEIR OWN. AT TIMES IF I AM DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL CUT OFF AND NOT RESTART OR RESTART AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, PREVENTING PROPER VISIBILITY.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-03
- VIN: WP1AB29PX8L
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: A START IGNITION WON'T START AND I HAVE TO PLUG THE KEY IN ORDER TO STARTED THE VEHICLE
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-12
- VIN: WP1AA29P38L
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL, HIGH PRESSURE, AND PRESSURE PUMPS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BY A DEALER DUE TO THE COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-11
- VIN: WP1AA29P38L
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ENGINE RUNNING INCREASINGLY ROUGH ON ACCELERATION. MECHANIC FOUND DRIVESHAFT FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE AXIAL PLAY FROM CENTER DRIVESHAFT SUPPORT BEARING. DRIVESHAFT REPLACED. MORE THAN 50 SIMILAR FAILURES ARE DOCUMENTED ON GOTACLASSACTION.COM. I'VE ATTACHED COMPLAINT TO PORSCHE, THEIR RESPONSE AND REPAIR INVOICE. *TT*JB CONSUMER STATED PARTS WAS ORDERED. *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-02
- VIN: WP1AC29P28L
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION TANK WAS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PORSCHE OF SOUTH SHORE (185 W SUNRISE HWY, FREEPORT, NY) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-14
- VIN: WP1AD29P08L
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I PURCHASED A 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE ON 3/14/18. HERE WE ARE 3 MONTHS LATER AND I NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE DRIVER REAR TIRE. I USED GOOGLE TO DIAGNOSE MY CONCERNS AND FOUND THIS: SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 ' PORSCHE IS RECALLING MORE THAN 50,000 CAYENNE SUVS BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP FILTER FLANGES COULD LEAK GAS AND AT THE LEAST CREATE AN ODOR OF FUEL, AND AT THE MOST CREATE A FIRE HAZARD IF FUEL HITS A HOT IGNITION SOURCE. THE RECALLED GAS-POWERED VEHICLES INCLUDE THE 2003-2006 CAYENNE S AND CAYENNE TURBO, 2004-2006 CAYENNE AND 2006 CAYENNE S "TITANIUM" EDITION VEHICLES. SO, I TOOK MY CAR TO GET DIAGNOSED AT DEAN MCREARY PORSCHE IN MOBILE, AL AND WAS ADVISED THAT I HAVE A FLANGE AND SEALING RING LEAK AND THAT IT WOULD BE 1124.00 TO REPAIR. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL. THIS IS A HAZARD. SOMEONE COULD DIE. I THEN CALLED PORSCHE NORTH AMERICAN AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL IS VIN SPECIFIC AND I DO NOT QUALIFY. THIS MAKES NO SENSE AND THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS. PORSCHE IS CONSTANTLY MAKING CARS THAT ARE UNSAFE AND WHEN A PROBLEMS OCCURS, THEY DO NOT WANT TO FIX IT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-08
- VIN: WP1AA29P48L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR CUT OUT AS I WAS CROSSING A INTERSECTION WHILE IN MOTION LEAVING THE CAR DISABLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION, LUCKILY OTHER DRIVERS SAW THE PROBLEM AND WENT AROUND ME. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON INCLUDING THE IGNITION LOCK FAULT. I TURNED IT OFF AND AFTER 2 MINUTES IT RESTARTED. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR WOULD NOT START, THE IGNITION LOCK FAULT CAME ON, AND THEN ALL OF THE OTHER WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER AND WAS LOCKED IN PARK. THIS HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE IN FEB 2017 WHEN A CORRODED WIRES WERE FOUND IN A MAIN BUNDLE OF WIRES IN THE DRIVERS FOOTWELL. THERE WAS NO WATER ON THAT AREA AND NOR HAS THERE BEEN ANY WATER ON THE CAR OR THE FOOTWELL. I HAVE HAD WEATHERTECH MATS IN PLACE HTE WHOLE TIME TO PREVENT THAT. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT IT COULD GO DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION NOT JUST A STARTING ISSUE. I HAVE REVIEWED TECHNICAL BULLETIN NHTSA 10056337 WHICH DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY EXPLANATION FOR IMPLYING THAT THE LACK OF FEEDBACK HAS LEAD TO THE FACTORY NOT KNOWING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. PORSCHE NEED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM THE IMPROPERLY SPLICED WIRES AND THE BUNDLE NEED TO BE RETROFITTED IN A WAY TO PROTECT THEM FROM ONGOING CORROSION THAT IN MY CASE HAPPENED HAPPENED TWICE THE SECOND TIME ON 6,000 MILES AFTER THE LAST IN A CAR THAT IS KEPT IN A GARAGE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-22
- VIN: WP1AB29P98L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: COOLANT DISTRIBUTOR BOLTED TO THE BACK OF ENGINE BLOCK HAS A GLUED -IN PIPE THAT CONNECTS TO A HOSE. THE GLUED-IN PIPE IS LEAKING AND HALF WAY PUSHED OUT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR. THE IMMINENT FAILURE OF THIS PART COULD HAVE CAUSED IMMEDIATE OVERHEAT AND FIRE DUE TO CATASTROPHIC COOLANT SYSTEM FAILURE. THE REPAIR IS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. PORSCHE HAS A NEW PART THAT HAS THE PIPE THREADED IN INSTEAD OF GLUED. PORSCHE SHOULD RECALL THIS AND PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW AND SAFETY ISSUE. IMAGINE 8 GALLONS OF HOT COOLANT DISCHARGING ALL OVER, SAY A MOTORCYCLIST GOING 70 MPH. THIS ISSUE WAS NOTICED WHILE DOING OTHER COOLANT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE THAT WAS ALSO NECESSITATED BY POOR DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-15
- VIN: WP1AA29P98L
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY CAR IS GARAGE KEPT AND VERY LOW MILES (70K+) SINCE I WORK MOSTLY FROM HOME. I SUDDENLY STARTED TO HEAR A BAD NOISE COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR AND COULD FEEL THE CAR SHAKING WHENEVER STARTED TO ACCELERATE. TOOK TO A PORSCHE SPECIALIZED MECHANIC THAT TOLD ME IT IS A RECURRING ISSUE ON THE CAYENNE. LONG STORE SHORT, SPENT TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIX THE ISSUE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-08
- VIN: WP1AC29P68L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY MY TEMP GAUGE STARTED CLIMBING AND THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF OF THE FREEWAY AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A PORSCHE MECHANIC. HE LATER IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS THE PIPE OR TUBE THAT CONNECTS TO THE WATER/COOLANT DISTRIBUTOR CAME LOOSE SPILLING ALL OF THE COOLANT OUT, WHICH COULD OF LED TO A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. NOT SURE WHAT THE COST IS GOING TO BE YET. MY MECHANIC SAID HE'S SEEN THIS FAILURE ON 957 CAYENNE V8S MANY TIMES. THIS IS A DANGEROUS THING TO HAVE HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-04
- VIN: WP1AB29P28L
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-03
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: ON JUNE 3, 2017, I HAD A WARNING LITE FOR LOW AIR PRESSURE EMIT ON MY DASHBOARD. I PULLED OVER TO THE NEXT SERVICE STATION AND APPLIED AIR TO MY TIRE. ONLY UNTIL THEN DID I NOTICE THE SEVERE CRACKING AND ROTTING OF THESE TIRES THESE TIRES HANKOOK VENTOUS S1 WERE PURCHASED ON APRIL 1, 2016 AND HAVE LESS THAN 10K MILES ON THEM. IN FACT, AFTER FURTHER REVIEW THE DRY ROT AND CRACKING IS EXPERIENCED ON ALL 4 TIRES CAUSING SEVERE SEPARATION OF THE TREAD FROM THE TIRE ITSELF.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-17
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. ACCELERATING AS I WAS MERGING INTO THE HIGHWAY. I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT THE BACK. CHECK COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I STOPPED I SAW COOLANT EVERYWHERE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE GLUE FROM THE COOLANT TUBES FAILED AND NEEDS TO INSTALL NEW COOLANT PIPES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-24
- VIN: WP1AA29PX8L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE WAS PLUGGED, WHICH CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,340.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-18
- VIN: WP1AB29P78L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE DISTRIBUTOR COLLECTOR COOLANT SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE PIPES HAS FAILED. HOWEVER, I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY THE PORSCHE CORPORATE OFFICE THERE ARE NO COMPLAINTS OR RECALLS ON FILE. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR. ON THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE COOLANT LIGHT APPEARED (NO OTHER SYMPTOMS), I DID NOT HIT A BUMP, IT WAS ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AS IF IT WAS ON FIRE.
2008 Porsche Cayenne recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne.
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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."
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: PORSCHE IS RECALLING 5,573 MY 2008 CAYENNE V6 VEHICLES. A FUEL LINE IN THE PLENUM PANEL AREA MAY CONTACT THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER. RELATIVE MOVEMENTS OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING MAY CAUSE KNOCKING NOISES AND CHAFING ON THE FUEL LINE. A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL LINE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPACER RING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
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Positive 2008 Porsche Cayenne car reviews
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You've got a great machine on your hands! The speed is impressive and it handles really well. The new front end is a fantastic improvement over the '06 model, although the back could use some revision. While it's true that there's no Bluetooth or MP3 dock, both of these features are available on the X5. However, it's important to note that there's really no comparison between the X5 and the S - this machine is incredibly fast and well-built. I was also pleasantly surprised by how fuel efficient it is, with straight freeway driving at 22, and mixed city/freeway at 17 to 18 (based on my experience in the first 4000 miles).
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Overall, I have been owning the 2008 Cayenne for 11 months and it has been a great joy to drive. The combination of good power and torque from the newly designed V6 direct injection engine is impressive.
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I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my experience with my Cayenne, which I purchased in October. While I have enjoyed driving it, I have noticed some issues with the 4 wheel drive system. The shifting can be jerky and there is a delay when starting from a standstill. Additionally, I was told by the dealer that there was no speed limit when driving in 4 wheel high, but I have since learned that this is not true. While the Cayenne handles well and rides smoothly, I have found that my 1999 Jeep Wrangler has a superior 4 wheel drive system. If you are looking for an off-road vehicle, I would recommend a Jeep. However, if you are looking for a sports car with all wheel drive, the Cayenne is a great choice. I have been very pleased with the fit and finish of my Cayenne. Thank you for taking the time to read my message.
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Spent about 2 weeks looking for the right car. Knew it when I found the GTS. Trading out of a Land Rover Sport, but that's another story... Porsche has done a great job both inside and out. The power out of the V-8 is great, and the fit and finish are also very nice.
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I have a big family of 5 and this SUV fits us perfectly. It gives an amazing ride and has the most beautiful interior you could see. The warranty covers practically everything. This is an all around awesome vehicle. I highly recommend it!
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Are you having problems with your 2008 Porsche Cayenne?
Ricardo Howell 2024-09-07
The 2008 model of the car has a puttering sound coming from the rear passenger side, which is a normal occurrence. However, this is not the case with previous models and is caused by the fuel pump. The back of the car had two areas of horrible paint runs, which were wet sanded off. Additionally, the entire roof was wet sanded due to flaws left in the clear coat by the protective wrap. There is a great deal of road noise and in-cabin noise caused by creaking back seats and various rattles. Excessive air noise is also coming in from the front passenger window, which can be stopped by pressing against the lower inside window. The dealer has confirmed that these issues are normal. Rest assured, we have taken care of all the necessary repairs and maintenance to ensure that the car is in top condition.
Benny Effertz 2024-08-23
Although the Cayenne is sporty and zippy when necessary, it may not be the best fit for everyone. For starters, it is quite small, so if you have kids or need to carry a lot of groceries, you may want to consider other options. Additionally, the truck may not have the power you'd expect from its appearance, which can be disappointing. Lastly, reversing can be a challenge due to limited visibility, especially if you have a car seat directly behind the driver's side. Overall, it's important to consider your specific needs before deciding if the Cayenne is the right SUV for you.
Jarred Gislason 2024-07-01
I've had my Cayenne for over a year now and unfortunately, I've had a few issues with it. When my transmission got stuck on 3rd gear at 3,000 miles, my dealer in Manhattan towed it and fixed it. However, the same thing happened again when I had about 12,000 miles and they had to tow and repair it again. On top of that, I was disappointed when my dealer couldn't provide me with a loaner car, as they were all reserved for customers coming in for an oil change. This left me in a difficult situation, as I had to pick up my son from school, see customers, and fly overseas that day. I had to rent a car to continue with my day. Additionally, I had to replace my oxygen sensor and experienced issues with my navigation and horn. Overall, I'm not very happy with my experience and am considering getting out of my lease.
George Wilderman 2024-03-05
I purchased this car back in March of 2007. Although I have had a few issues with it, the dealer has been helpful in resolving them. Initially, there were some paint runs on both sides of the license plate, but the dealer was able to wet sand them off. There is a puttering sound that comes from the rear passenger area, which the dealer and Porsche have explained is normal for all 2008 models due to something with the fuel pump. Recently, I returned to the dealer when I discovered some splotches under the clear coat on the entire hood. Again, the dealer was able to wet sand them off. While the acceleration is not as good as the S model, I still enjoy driving it.