2018 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 2018 Porsche Cayenne problems
Based on the information gathered from various sources regarding common problems with the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, here is a detailed list of issues reported by owners:
- Electrical Problems:
- The 2011 Porsche Cayenne has been associated with electrical issues, leading to complaints from owners about severe problems like complete engine failure at low mileage.
- Brake System Concerns:
- The 2018 Porsche Cayenne has been linked to brake-related problems, such as the need for brake caliper replacement, brake fluid flush, and brake line replacement, among others.
- Vibration Diagnosis:
- Owners have reported issues related to vibration diagnosis, which may indicate underlying problems with the vehicle's components or systems.
- Power Steering Pump Replacement:
- The 2018 Cayenne has experienced power steering pump issues, requiring replacement that can cost between $2,194 and $2,338.
- Windshield Washer Pump Replacement:
- Another common problem involves the windshield washer pump, with replacement costs ranging from $196 to $287.
- Transfer Case Problems:
- Transfer case issues have been identified as a common problem in the Porsche Cayenne, affecting models from 2011 to 2018 .
- Variocam Bolts Concerns:
- Variocam bolts have been reported as a potential problem area in the 958 model years of the Porsche Cayenne, spanning from 2011 to 2018 .
- Start/Stop System Malfunctions:
- The start/stop system, including the starter motor and battery, has been highlighted as a potential area of concern in the 2011-2018 Cayenne models .
- Dashboard Issues:
- Creaking or vibrating dashboards have been noted as a problem in the Porsche Cayenne, affecting the driving experience and comfort of the vehicle .
These reported problems highlight various areas of concern for owners of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, ranging from cooling system and electrical issues to brake system malfunctions and other mechanical challenges. Owners should be aware of these common problems to ensure timely maintenance and address any issues promptly to maintain the performance and reliability of their vehicles.
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.
Are Porsche Cayenne expensive to maintain?
Are Porsches expensive to maintain? Yes, Porsches are expensive to maintain compared to most automakers' vehicles. Estimates from RepairPal show maintaining a Porsche costs an average of about 83% more than the industry average.
What year Cayenne is the best?
Based on the number of issues reported to Car Complaints, the Porsche Cayenne has a low overall number of complaints across its three-generation run. There are zero complaints on record for the 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2017, and 2003 model years.
What is the mileage of Porsche Cayenne 2018?
The ARAI mileage of Porsche Cayenne is 10.8 kmpl. The Porsche Cayenne petrol mileage starts from 10.8 kmpl.
2018 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:
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2018 Porsche Cayenne vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2018 Porsche Cayenne complaints
The NHTSA has received 10 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2018 Porsche Cayenne.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-17
- VIN: WP1AC2A21JL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: This is not accident related, but what appears to be a systemic issue related to Cayenne and Macan leather dashboards. The issue is related to delamination of the leather dash cover that can impede the safe deployment of the passenger airbag. Many cars are affected and the repair can be a significant expense to owners (~$10K) for vehicles less than 8 years old. There should be a recall to address a largely unaware owner base for a potential safety issue.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-21
- VIN: WP1AB2A21JL
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The Porsche Cayenne that equipped with leather dashboard are peeling off over the time. If the vehicle in an accident, the airbag on the passenger side dashboard may not deploy correctly. I am finding many cayenne owners are having this issue. I really hope NTSB can issue a recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-06
- VIN: WP1AE2A25JL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: While the vehicle was charging, the protective sheath near the power outlet of the charging cable had possible electrical or fire damage. No warning lights were illuminated. Upon turning off the power and unplugging the outlet, it was determined that the plastic near the plug melted and caused the power to short. I have been unsuccessful getting the manufacturer to resolve the issue. A recall under APB6 was issued but did not include model year 2018 which uses the same cable that is impacted with the recall.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-15
- VIN: WP1AA2A25JK
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Our 2018 Porsche Cayenne has a problem with the headlights and water intrusion that is affecting the functioning of the headlights. I took it to someone to look at and they said this should not be happening, that it is a manufacturer defect. I googled my car / year and there is a recall for headlight issues but for some reason my VIN is not included. It should be. How do I go about having Porsche North America fix this issue for me?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-11
- VIN: WP1AA2A25JK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: The day we took our Porsche home, we noticed a lot of heat generation in the car- but we thought it will be fine going further, given the attention to detail of Porsche's Automobile Engineering. The following days were not any better for my daughter- she missed a major accident because of the unexpected burnt smell and loud warnings of an overheat of the engine by Porsche in the middle of a highway. Due to her excellent driving record for the past 5 years, she was able to manage and stop in the middle of the highway at the curb of the road. She panicked so much so that, she stopped using the Porsche and borrowed our other cars, Benz and Lexus. I requested her to give Porsche another chance yesterday night. The same situation repeated again within a span of 10 minutes of her journey in Porsche; she had to stop in the middle of the road again due to engine overheat and burning smell and I went to pick her up as she got really scared. My son immediately informed the Hennessey Porsche North Atlanta, Georgia, the USA about this repeated situation but seems like they do not care at all. I think you must be aware that Dealerships play the most crucial role between your loyal customers and Porsche. We have not dared to take the Porsche out again after yesterday. The car smelled so burnt, the whole garage smelled bad and we had to move the car into the open driveway. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED $1000.00 IN COMPENSATION. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REFUNDED TOTALLY FOR THE VEHICLE.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-01
- VIN: WP1AA2A29JK
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: 2018 PORSCHE CAYENNE: AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, RANDOMLY A SERIOUS UNSAFE TO OPERATE 'SERVICE NECESSARY' WARNING APPEARS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS. WITH THE SERVICE NECESSARY WARNING INDICATED, THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE WITH CRUISE CONTROL FOR APPROXIMATELY THE NEXT HOUR. THIS BREAKDOWN IS KNOWN TO PORSCHE (VIA THEIR COMMUNICATIONS WITH ME) AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO RECTIFY THE ERROR. IN A 2020 PORSCHE CAYENNE THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN RECTIFIED. ATTACHED, INVOICES FROM FIVE VISITS TO PORSCHE DEALERSHIPS, ALL DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ATTACHED ALSO PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON VARIOUS DAYS, TIMES AND SPEEDS, AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS OF THE SERVICE NECESSARY WARNING ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-25
- VIN: WP1AA2A2XJK
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE WHAT FEELS LIKE A DEAD SPOT IN THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN LURCH FORWARD AT A HIGH SPEED THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN REPORTED ON NUMEROUS COMPLAINT SITE CONCERNING VARIOUS PORSCHE VEHICLES AND SPECIFICALL CONCERNING PORSCHE CAYENNE DEALER SAYS CAR IS FINE.UNSAFE TO DRIVE SINCE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL ACCELERATE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-11
- VIN: WP1AA2A21JK
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: THE CAR LOST POWER AND STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING, THE ROAD WAS THE GARDEN STAT PARKWAY IN NEW JERSEY , HAPPENED IN MID NIGHT
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-31
- VIN: WP1AA2A21JK
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: INTERMITTENT LACK OF ACCELERATION WHEN TAKING LEFT TURNS FROM A DEAD STOP. CAR WAS A DEALER LOANER WITH 9000 MILES ON SPEEDOMETER. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUGUST, 2018. WITHIN THE FIRST 1000 MILES AND IN LESS THAN FOUR WEEKS I EXPERIENCED A SERIOUS LACK OF ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY DRIVER ERROR CAUSED BY OPERATING THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR USING BOTH FEET. I DO NOT DRIVE AN AUTOMATIC CAR USING TWO FEET. ALSO, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THEY CHECKED WITH PORSCHE AND THERE ARE RECORDS OF THIS TYPE OF EVENT. I CHECKED ON THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS DATING BACK SEVERAL YEARS. THIS LACK OF ACCELERATION HAS OCCURRED FOUR MORE TIMES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN RESPONSIVE AND KEPT MY VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS TO TRY AND DUPLICATE THE EVENT TO NO AVAIL. ON ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE BUT THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. FINALLY, THE DEALER CALLED IN THE PORSCHE ZONE MANAGE WHO I AM TOLD WAS WELL AWARE OF THIS CONDITION AND REFERRED TO IT AS A SAFETY FEATURE TO PREVENT UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. HE CLAIMED THAT THIS IS PERFECTLY NORMAL OPERATION. I CALL IT A SAFETY HAZARD. IN FOUR MONTHS I HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR 3200 MILES. THIS SO-CALLED SAFETY FEATURE HAS ENGAGED ON ONLY SIX OCCASIONS, ALWAYS ON LEFT HAND TURNS FROM A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE ACCELERATION WILL CUT OUT OR HOW LONG I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE. UP TO NOW, THE FEATURE HAS NEVER ENGAGED IN RIGHT HAND TURNS, IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. I HAVE CHECKED THE OWNERS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND THERE IS NO MENTION OF "UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" NOR IS THERE ANY MENTION OF A SAFETY FEATURE PROGRAMMED IN THE CAR. I HAVE REQUESTED THE DEALER TO BY PASS OR ELIMINATE THIS FEATURE BUT THET SAY PORSCHE WON'T ALLOW IT.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-09
- VIN: WP1AA2A28JK
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: PASSENGER WINDSHIELD WIPER CAME OFF SUDDENLY IN USE WHILE ON HIGHWAY SPEED. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN A CAR WASH AS DEALER THINKS AND HAS ONLY SIX MONTHS IN SERVICE.THE FORCE BENT SLIGHTLY THE ARM ITSELF AS IT RIPPED OFF.
2018 Porsche Cayenne recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne.
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
- Consequence: If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
Negative 2018 Porsche Cayenne car reviews
Positive 2018 Porsche Cayenne car reviews
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We decided to go for an entry-level Porsche and bought the base model. Although it may be a little underpowered for a Porsche, it still feels quick and is impeccably made and comfortable. I have to say, the LED+ headlights that come with the premium plus package are absolutely insane!
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Super versatile car for all paternal duties. Fantastically designed interior, a solid but fun ride and great exterior aesthetics. Loving mine!
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I bought a Boxster S a year ago and instantly became a Porsche fan. I recently found a lightly used 2018 S with a ton of options, including air suspension, sport package, premium plus, body color match wheel trim, 20
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I can tell you really enjoy your Cayenne Turbo! It's great to hear that you find it both practical and fun to drive, especially considering its weight. Additionally, it's impressive that the gas mileage isn't too bad for an eight cylinder car. And those leather 18 way seats sound amazing!
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I have owned it now for 2 years and still enjoy driving it every day. As long as you keep it maintained, it still runs like a thoroughbred. Clients, friends and family still admire it and its timeless style. As someone who has a new car every 2 years, I can say there isn't anything out there that would make me happier and is as fun to drive yet still practical. So, I am keeping this car!
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Dusty Bode 2024-01-13
This is the base model. Although the materials are plastic, the interior build quality is very good.