2014 Porsche CAYENNE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
53 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
41,768 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 34 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 53 complaints (32.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 11.3% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 7.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 7.5% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 5.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 3.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.9% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
Power Train: 17; Unknown Or Other: 11; Air Bags: 9; Electrical System: 6; Engine: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Exterior Lighting: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 14 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 14; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 19 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2014: 3; 2015: 3; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 5; 2019: 14; 2020: 5; 2021: 3; 2022: 2; 2023: 4; 2024: 7; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 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 10870156 · 2016-05-21 (May 21, 2016)
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WE ARE NOT ABLE TO REMOVE THE ELECTRONIC KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS ON THE STREET IN PARKING LOTS AND AT HOME. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10870156 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11115215 · 2018-08-01 (August 1, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE SLIPPED. PORSCHE OF NEW ORLEANS (3700 N CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD, METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70002, [phone removed]) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR INCORRECTLY REGISTERED THE FUEL TANK AS FULL. UPON A DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT, THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CONFIRMED THE PRETENSE OF A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA…
Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11115215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10695223 · 2015-03-18 (March 18, 2015)
I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY INTO A REST AREA, AND AT ABOUT 30-35MPH THE CAR'S ENGINE SUDDENLY CUT OUT. ALL THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, AND EVEN WITH THE BRAKE TO THE FLOOR THE CAR WOULD BARELY SLOW DOWN. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT AND IT DROVE NORMALLY. I'M NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE MY BRAND NEW CAR, BECAUSE IF THE ENGINE CUTS OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION OR TURNING LEFT AGAINST TRAFFIC, I COULD BE INVOLVED IN A VERY SERIOUS CRASH. THIS IS MORE THAN JUST AN INCONVENIENCE, IT IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFE…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10695223 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11042980 · 2017-11-03 (November 3, 2017)
WHILE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED THE VEHICLE WILL BRAKE ON ITS OWN. THIS OCCURS WHEN THERE ARE NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OBJECTS IN SIGHT. THE VEHICLE APPLIES THE BRAKES HARD ENOUGH WHERE IF ANOTHER CAR IS FOLLOWING CLOSELY IT COULD REAR-END MY VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN TO CIRCLE PORSCHE 5-6 TIMES WITH NO RESOLVE. THIS WAS FIRST REPORTED TO THE DEALER ON JUNE 29, 2015.
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11042980 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11099474 · 2018-06-04 (June 4, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BUMPER AND HEADLIGHTS. AS A RESULT, WATER ENTERED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMP BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF WATER DRAINING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR ON THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BURNING ODOR WAS MORE PREVA…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11099474 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11452844 · 2022-02-18 (February 18, 2022)
After going through the car wash, I lost my rear brake lights and rear running lights. Still have the third brake light. From reading on many Porsche form sites, this is a common issue. The vehicle does not have adequate drains, in return, water leaks into multiple areas of the vehicle causing electrical shortages. You do not get any warning bells, or signs on the dash that you do not have rear taillights. It is a very dangerous issue.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11452844 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11173586 · 2019-02-01 (February 1, 2019)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WHEN A MESSAGE "FAULT-FUEL GAUGE" POPPED UP ON MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. TRIED TO FILL THE TANK AT THE GAS STATION BUT THEN THE TANK WAS FULL HOWEVER THE FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY INDICATING THE TANK IS ONLY 1/2 FULL.MESSAGE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN JUNE 2014 NOT RECALLED NOR CORRECTED BY PORSCHE MANUFACTURER IN THEIR RECALL OF 2014 MODEL. CAR MILEAGE IS ONLY 39,563 AND THIS CARS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED ON PORSCHE RECALLS. THIS PARTICULAR FAULT IS E…
Owner-reported narrative. 39,563 miles reported. Look up ODI 11173586 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11394505 · 2021-02-03 (February 3, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A RATTLING NOISE OCCURRED BEFORE THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER AND STALLED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER PORSCHE OF NEW ORLEANS LOCATED AT 3700 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70002 WHO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER GEAR. APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSFER GEAR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED A SECO…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11394505 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11589558 · 2024-05-19 (May 19, 2024)
Catastrophic failure of Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pump in my 2014 Porsche Diesel Cayenne. Resulted in metal shavings/shrapnel throughout entire fuel system. Car abruptly stalled while pulling out of parking lot and was unable to restart. Had vehicle towed to nearest Porsche dealer for repairs. Quote for parts only (without labor) to repair vehicle is $29,440.47. With labor is in excess of $40,000. Car has been determined to be a total loss. My 2014 Porsche Diesel Cayenne has always been maintained at suggested intervals and all service wor…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11589558 at NHTSA ↗