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.
2006 Porsche Cayenne SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 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 February 14, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine and engine cooling
2Exterior lighting
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2006 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.
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
2006 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
In owners' words
What Cayenne S owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE DEALER SOLD THE VEHICLE KNOWING COOLANT PIPES WERE NOT UPDATED. JUST HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED IN APRIL HAD TO PAY FOR MAINTENANCE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE BEFORE PURCHASE. THEN 1 JUNE THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON "CHECK COOLANT LEVEL LOW". THEN THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON "ENGINE TOO HOT". I WAS…
THE COOLANT PIPES FAILED ON A RECENT ROAD TRIP DUE TO THE PIPES CRACKING. I LOST ALL OF MY COOLANT AND OVERHEATED MY ENGINE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON THEME AMONGST 2004-2006 CAYENNE MODELS AS THERE IS CURRENTLY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING. *TR
2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. CONSUMER STATES COOLANT LEAK AND PROBLEM WITH HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY HIS MECHANIC THAT HE NEEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, BECAUSE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER…
Own a 2006 Cayenne S?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.