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2004 Porsche CAYENNE S problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

48 owner complaints analyzed

9 distinct recall campaigns

60,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 37 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 48 complaints (14.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation612.5%
Braking behavior612.5%
Transmission and shifting36.3%
Steering behavior36.3%
Electrical and battery issues24.2%
Fuel system concerns24.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel/Propulsion System
7
Power Train
7
Electrical System
6
Engine
6
Engine And Engine Cooling
6
Tires
4
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Power Train7
Electrical System6
Engine6
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Tires4
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System3
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock3

Fuel/Propulsion System: 7; Power Train: 7; Electrical System: 6; Engine: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling: 6; Tires: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
10
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
7
75,000 to 99,999
8
100,000 to 149,999
6
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00010
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9997
75,000 to 99,9998
100,000 to 149,9996
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 2

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2003
1
2004
4
2005
6
2006
2
2007
3
2009
2
2010
2
2011
6
2012
4
2013
3
2014
2
2015
1
2016
2
2017
2
2018
8
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20031
20044
20056
20062
20073
20092
20102
20116
20124
20133
20142
20151
20162
20172
20188

2003: 1; 2004: 4; 2005: 6; 2006: 2; 2007: 3; 2009: 2; 2010: 2; 2011: 6; 2012: 4; 2013: 3; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 8

Pattern summary

Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10136709 · 2005-09-02 (September 2, 2005)

2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE HAD THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE: REAR HATCH LID ADJUSTED, DOME LIGHT COVERS REPLACED, AUDIO UNIT REPLACED, ETC...***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND BANGED AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER UPDATED THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED STALLING PROBLEMS. THE REMOTE ENTRY REMOTE LOST IT'S PROGRAMMING AND HAD A POOR SIGNAL. AT TIME ALL THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. THE REAR HATCH LIGHT W…

Owner-reported narrative. 8,047 miles reported. Look up ODI 10136709 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10139489 · 2005-10-12 (October 12, 2005)

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL AT SLOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO JERK, AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHETHER IT IS WARMER OR COLDER TEMPERATURES. THE SERVICE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, , BUT THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE SERVICE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM NUMEROUS TIMES. THE ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM INCLUDED, UPDATING AND THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,003 miles reported. Look up ODI 10139489 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10048966 · 2003-12-24 (December 24, 2003)

THIS VEHICLE IS A PORSCHE CAYENNE WHICH IS NOT ON YOUR LIST OF VEHICLE MAKE. THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES AND WIRING PROBLEMS. FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER AND SERVICE CO, THOROUGHBRED MOTORCARS, AND DISTRIBUTOR, PORSCHE CARS OF NORTH AMERICA HAVE FAILED TO ADDRESS OR CORRECT DEFECTS IN VEHICLE THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE. *AK THE REAR HATCH DID NOT OPEN FULLY UPON RELEASE OF THE LATCH, BRAKES PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND WOULD GET WORSE WHEN HOT OR WET, PARKING LIGHTS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, BRAKES GR…

Owner-reported narrative. 1 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048966 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10059909 · 2004-02-27 (February 27, 2004)

VEHICLE FAILED ON AT LEAST THREE OCCASIONS TO INITIATE ABS STEERING TO STAY IN LANE ON SNOW PACKED ROAD ON DOWNHILL GRADE. BRAKES INITIALLY GRABBED AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT REACT TO DRIVER INPUT TO OBTAIN STEERING CONTROL DURING PROLONGED SLIDE. VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED AS SOLD WITHOUT MODIFICATIONS. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10059909 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10284245 · 2009-09-17 (September 17, 2009)

THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS (LEFT, RIGHT AND HIGH MOUNTED) REMAIN LIT AT ALL TIMES, AS DOES THE REAR RIGHT AND LEFT FOG LIGHTS. TURNING LIGHTS ON OR OFF HAS NO EFFECT. DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS NO EFFECT. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED RANDOMLY AND INCONSISTENTLY AND WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN UNOCCUPIED AND UNATTENDED AS WELL AS WHILE DRIVING. WHILE UNATTENDED, THE LIGHTS COMING ON DRAINS THE BATTERY AND CAN STRAND THE DRIVER. IF PROBLEM OCCURS AND THE BATTERY IS NOT DRAINED, THE DRIVER MAY BE WHOLLY UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND MAY DRIVE WITH THE BRA…

Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10284245 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11111825 · 2018-07-17 (July 17, 2018)

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR FILTER FLANGE OF FUEL PUMP. CALLED DEALER WHO SAID DID NOT HAVE REPAIR PARTS AND DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET THEM. CALLED PORSCHE U.S. AND THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING. NO DATE FOR RECEIVING PARTS OR REPAIRING MY CAR.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11111825 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11121389 · 2018-08-22 (August 22, 2018)

2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH THE FUEL FILTER FLANGE SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL FILTER FLANGE COULD NOT BE REPLACED WITHOUT REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL LINE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT MANUFACTURER INCUR THE REPAIR COSTS. *JS

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11121389 at NHTSA ↗