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1 safety recall. 55 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
TRANSMISSION SELECTOR GUIR WORKING VEHICLE NOW STARTS IN GEAR AND CAN DRIVE AWAY WHILE YOU HAVE SELECTOR IN PARK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V576000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE JACK DANIELS PORSCHE DEALER (E335 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ 07458 STATED THAT THE PARTS…
UPON RETURNING FROM A 200 MILE TRIP CRUISING AT 60-65 MPH AND EXITING THE OFF RAMP AT LOWER SPEEDS (25-30MPH) MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND STOP UPON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. ONCE I STARTED TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE AGAIN BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND LOUD KNOCKING…
2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE PLASTIC COOLANT PIPES DEFECT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE HAD TO BE TORN APART, TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC COOLANT TUBE AT A COST OF $ 2,625.67. THE CONSUMER STATED PORSCHE NEW ABOUT THE DEFECT SINCE 2011. *JB
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A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Porsche Cayenne is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 9 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 55 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.