2005 Porsche CAYENNE: complaints, problems and recalls

1) THE VISIT WORKSHOP LIGHT APPEARED ON MY NEW 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S. 2) ON NOVEMBER 30, 2004 THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE WITH THE WORKSHOP LIGHT ON. THE VEHICLE THEN SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE POWER AT 65 MPH DURRING ACCELERATION ON THE NJ TURNPIKE. THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER CAUSED SEVERAL TRACTOR-TRAILERS TO NEARLY COLIDE WITH MY VEHICLE, AND WITH OTHERS, WHILE I PROCEEDED TWORDS THE SHOLDER AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN ABLE TO RUN ENOUGH ON THE SHOLDER AT 15 TO 30 MPH TO A SAFE EXIT OFF THE TURNPIKE. 3) THE VEHICLE IS AT THE RAY CATENA POR…

Owner-reported narrative. 4,159 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102150 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE OWNER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE ENGINE. THE OWNER ALSO CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN GETTING ANY ASSISTANCE. *AK *SC *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 4,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10119298 at NHTSA ↗

CONSUMER REQUEST FOR PORSCHE CARS OF NORTH AMERICA TO REPURCHASE HIS 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS VEHICLE SUCH AS ENGINE STALLING, A REPLACEMENT AIR BAG MODULE, BATTERY FAILURE, FUEL TANK SENDER CALIBRATION. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10135627 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE HESITATION - THREE OCCASIONS - FIRST WHILE TRYING TO CROSS A DIVIDED HIGHWAY...CAR HESITATED, LEFT ME IN THE EAST BOUND LANE , ONCOMING CAR JUST MISSED MY WIFE AND I; SECOND WHILE CROSSING A TWO LAND HIGHWAY - CAR HESITATED WHILE I WAS IN WEST BOUND LANE, ATTEMPTING TO HEAD EAST BOUND .. NO ACCIDENT; THIRD TIME IN DRIVE WAY. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AFTER FIRST INCIDENT - NOTHING SHOWED ON CAR COMPUTER SO NOTHING WAS DONE; AFTER SECOND AND THIRD INCIDENT I TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND IS NOW REPLACING THE SIX COILS (?) AFTER MY VERY CONCERNED COMP…

Owner-reported narrative. 14,561 miles reported. Look up ODI 10162281 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE WIRES IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT WAS RIPPED. THE CONTACT WAS CHARGED $770 FOR WIRES THAT HE STATED WERE BARE WIRES ON ONE SIDE OF THE NON-INSULATED STORAGE COMPARTMENT. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 48,388. THE GROUND WIRE TO THE SHUT OFF VALVE HAD SHORTED OUT. UPDATED 08/15/07. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 48,388 miles reported. Look up ODI 10193438 at NHTSA ↗

METAL, HEAT-CONDUCTIVE PORSCHE EMBLEM ON STEERING WHEEL (ATOP AIRBAG) CAUSED SEVERE BURN/BRAND ON DRIVER'S FOREARM WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED. OTHER MANUFACTURERS USE PLASTIC EMBLEM TO AVOID BURNING DRIVERS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 21,680 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212147 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LUNGE FORWARD WHEN THE CONTACT TRIED TO ACCELERATE, AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WAS A MISFIRE ON THE ENGINE AND ONE OF ITS COMPONENTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ARE CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000. UPDATED 05/04/11 *BF UPDATED 05…

Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10393582 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. HE ALSO HEARD A LOUD NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE IGNITION COIL AND CYLINDER NUMBER 5 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10402881 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2004-12-15 (December 15, 2004)

CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.

Consequence: WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A CLIP IN EITHER OF THE AFFECTED REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS AND PROVIDE AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWARRANTED CONVERSION FROM ALR TO ELR MODE WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

Reported: 2017-09-20 (September 20, 2017)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.

Reported: 2019-06-12 (June 12, 2019)

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.

Reported: 2022-08-30 (August 30, 2022)

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.