Worst 2004 Porsche Cayenne Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 64,713 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | 1 | 105,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2 | — | 121,569 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 115,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | 91,595 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT | 1 | — | — | 2,100 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 52,764 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 266,969 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 35,345 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2004 Porsche Cayenne
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~818,384 vehicles.
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."
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."
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."
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.
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.
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