repaired · 2024 Q3
Exterior lighting: 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.
2005 Porsche Cayenne SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2005 Porsche Cayenne S, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-576 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Porsche Cayenne S has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine and engine cooling
2Vehicle speed control
1Electrical system
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Porsche Cayenne S recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Automatic 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…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Cayenne S year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cayenne S median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'19'20'21'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Porsche Cayenne S, and the recalls they led to.
- SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATIONNo recall
- SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATIONNo recall
In owners' words
What Cayenne S owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR PIPE WAS FRACTURED, CAUSING ANTI FREEZE TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ORIGINAL HOSE LINES WERE REPLACED WITH METAL LINES DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF…
I WAS DRIVING A PORSCHE CAYENNE S TODAY ON HIGHWAY AT 65MPH. THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY SLOWED DOWN BY AROUND 20 MILES FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. 5 MINUTES LATER, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AND THEN THE ENGINE STALLED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO STALL ON HIGHWAY, WITHOUT TOO MUCH…
I OWN A 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE. SINCE OWNING THIS TRUCK THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ITEMS THAT HAVE GONE WRONG. ALL THE MAIN COMPUTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED, FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, TRANSMISSION, AND NOW A COOLANT TUBE. THE LAST ITEM IS MY CONCERN, WHICH COST $2,800.00 TO FIX ON A TRUCK THAT HAS 71,000 MILES ON…
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