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2006 Porsche Cayenne Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the fuel system (46% of complaints, typically around 117,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Cayenne model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2006 Porsche Cayenne problems
Fuel system
19 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 117,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. While at a stop light or when making a left or right turn, the vehicle intermittently stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part needed…
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage and exiting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor outside the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed with a crack in the filter flange informed…
Transmission
8 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles.
I was driving the truck and all of a sudden I heard a knocking noise that sounded like the bottom of the car was going to fall off. I made it home and called the dealer. I was advised that this was a common problem and that it was the cardon shaft and it was a common problem. The job I was advised was a $2,000 job. I…
2 issues. Like other 2006 Porsche Cayenne's, in normal driving in my neighborhood in 2014 my car started vibrating uncontrollably. Stopped driving and had it towed to the dealer. Turns our the drive train broke at 74,000 miles. Which seems is a systemic problem with all 2006 cayennes. $2400 to repair. Then last week…
Engine
7 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Was driving at normal speed, car sends a low coolant message pulled over and coolant spill all over the ground. My 9 month old son was in the car!!!!
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to overheat. The contact stated that she was able to navigate the vehicle off the road. The contact then stated that the coolant had drained from the vehicle. The coolant warning light was…
Electrical
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. While having the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was told that the ignition switch was not generating the correct amount of voltages. Due to the ignition failure, the vehicle was not using the proper amount of fuel. The contact was…
For safety: airbag fault and earning light appearing approximately 60k miles in. From a simple google search, it appears to be a widespread issue. When contacting both Porsche locally and Porsche corporate to amend, both refuse repairs by citing vehicle's age (although this is a prevalent, known issue). For…
Air bags
4 complaints · 10%While traveling on one of the main highways of dubai, united arab emirates, a Porsche Cayenne driven by a female uae national was hit on the left hand side of said vehicle by another vehicle causing severe damage to the car and various injuries to the driver. Of the three (3) air bags on said vehicle, not a single one…
There are over 3,000 complaints abut the air bags on this model on the internet. I took SUV into dealer to see if air bag was a result of an accident the week before. Dealer charged me $150. Dealer said no it was a defective air bag in steering wheel. I contacted USA headquarters of Porsche, but they said there was no…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Porsche Cayenne recalls
Lights: headlights
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Srs warning light illumination
Summary
Porsche is initiating a customer notification action to address a condition related to a faulty or loose connector in the side airbag system.porsche's testing has shown that the faulty connector will not prevent side airbag deployment.the faulty connector will cause the circuit resistance to exceed the threshold for illumination of the air bag warning light.porsche has reported a large number of warranty claims for illumination of the air bag warning light and many vehicles have been serviced to correct this condition as described in the cayenne technical information bulletin: group 6, #11/04 airbag warning light activated.porsche will perform this service to all remaining uncorrected vehicl
Questions about the 2006 Porsche Cayenne
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Porsche Cayenne?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (19 complaints, typically around 117,000 miles); transmission (8 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles); engine (7 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Porsche Cayenne have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 30, 2022 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Porsche Cayenne?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Cayenne model year since 2000, with 41 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.