Worst 2016 Porsche Cayenne Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Porsche Cayenne.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 29,400 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 18,550 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 43,013 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 17,300 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Porsche Cayenne
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~311,158 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 model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Other Porsche Cayenne Years
2016 Porsche Cayenne — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Porsche Cayenne reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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