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2008 Porsche Cayenne Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the electrical (26% of complaints, typically around 55,500 miles). It is 9th of 23 Cayenne model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2008 Porsche Cayenne problems
Electrical
7 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles.
Parked vehicle and attempted to turn off got a red alert steering faulty,everything locked up including transmission and window switches..had to be flat bedded to a Porsche dealership took a week for them to figure out,had to replace steering column.concern is what would have happened if driving at the time..got no…
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was diagnosed that the air conditioner condensation drain line was plugged, which caused the electrical issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 72,340.
Transmission
6 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
Engine running increasingly rough on acceleration. Mechanic found driveshaft failure due to excessive axial play from center driveshaft support bearing. Driveshaft replaced. More than 50 similar failures are documented on gotaclassaction.com. I've attached complaint to Porsche, their response and repair invoice.…
My car is garage kept and very low miles (70k+) since I work mostly from home. I suddenly started to hear a bad noise coming from the bottom of the car and could feel the car shaking whenever started to accelerate. Took to a Porsche specialized mechanic that told me it is a recurring issue on the Cayenne. Long store…
Engine
6 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles.
While leaving my home in my 2008 Porsche Cayenne turbo, the car started hesitating and then stalled out with a pdc error. After taking it in to the local Porsche dealership they reported finding nothing. The issue would occur 2 more times and I took it to a local mechanic specializing in porsches who stated it was the…
Coolant distributor barb came unglued causing loss of coolant on highway. Car was in motion on the highway. This is a common issue and Porsche has updated the part however will not warranty the defective parts still on vehicles.
Fuel system
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: storage.
The high pressure fuel pump, car drove with very little ability to speed up. It sputters when trying to accelerate. It won't start right away, building up fuel pressure. I was driving and it just became unresponsive to the gas peddle. I slowed and stopped, restarted and just had a very weak car. It takes some time to…
There is a strong odor of fuel coming from the driver's rear wheel well. A recall exists for 03-06 models, but my 08 is suffering the from the same issue.
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices.
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was diagnosed that the air conditioner condensation drain line was plugged, which caused the electrical issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 72,340.
This is a Porsche cayanne 2008. The windshield wipers on my vehicle will suddenly stop working. This issue can happen if the car is in motion or stationary, street or highway driving. It is very unpredictable. The wipers can stop operation for a variable amount of time. At times I have to turn off the car to get them…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 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: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the fuel line and install an additional spacer ring free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2008. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Full defect summary
Porsche is recalling 5,573 my 2008 cayenne v6 vehicles. A fuel line in the plenum panel area may contact the rear engine compartment cover. Relative movements of the engine while driving may cause knocking noises and chafing on the fuel line. A fuel leak may develop.
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.
Questions about the 2008 Porsche Cayenne
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Porsche Cayenne?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (7 complaints, typically around 55,500 miles); transmission (6 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); engine (6 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 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 2008 a bad year for the Porsche Cayenne?
- It is 9th of 23 Cayenne model years by number of complaints, with 27 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.