@@matthewdavis8431 I just bought a 958 Turbo with 160,000 Miles. Runs strong and the previous owner took good care. Maintenance is obviously key. I would stay away from the first Gen ones honestly. Immobilizer/ control module problems.
I’ve a 2015 3L Diesel now with 128k on the clock, for just over a year now. If the following haven’t been done to your Cayenne….get it done because this really transforms the car if it has 80k plus km on the clock. Change the transfer case fluid…at every second engine oil change. Its so easy to do, why wouldn’t you! Change the transmission fluid (and filter). Porsche recommends at 160k but I believe it should be at every 60k. Doing these two things makes the car so much more smoother and the power is delivered so much better. Also, the differentials. Again, easy and cheap to do yourself. All of the above can be done by anyone who is just slightly handy with tools. You Tube is your friend, and you’re saving thousands doing it yourself. Fantastic car!!!
+ 1 On the transfer case fluid. I thought mine was going bad, did the Fluid change and have not had the issue yet. I didn't even have to lift the car to change the fluid. I just needed a hand pump and the recommended liquid.
...................................... " Its so easy to do, why wouldn’t you! " COST No other vehicle has to change Transfer case fluid...service is for both $850.00.............BIG OUCH...........once or twice a year @ $1700.00
@@donaldbanner2185 Not quite right, smart people change it on a Range Rover as well. Just like other so called 'sealed for life' units like the gearbox.
I recently picked up a 2013 Cayenne Turbo with only 35k miles on it. I am watching all these videos to change out every fluid in the vehicle. I hope that I can get it to last a long time.
@@ashtonwoods I think my one is reliable only because it’s the 3.0L Diesel engine which had been out for a while and also mine is one of the last 2014 per-facelift model so they fixed most of the common issues. I think the V8’s are less reliable compared to the 3.0L, however they’re still reliable. The Cayenne is great though! I only take it back to dealer once a year for annual service. Plus the cars got warranty for a long time still, so maintenance costs are pretty low.
Another issue is PCM failure (I have a 2016 Porsche Cayenne S). The PCM will reset every 5 minutes or so - the fix for me was hard drive replacement (relatively easy to do but you need to be able to clone the hard drive). Porsche dealerships will recommend PCM replacement for this failure at a couple thousand dollars. A $25 hard drive is all that's needed to fix this.
I've had a 2011 S (second owner) for 6 yrs. On its 3rd transfer case, all covered under warranty. I'm confident the newer design and vent has fixed the issue with water getting into the T-case. The only other issues I have now at 80K miles is bad coils (DIY replaced w new Bosch Plugs. Use quality parts like Porsche, Bosch or Beru, others will fail or not work at all.) The interior headliner is falling down and the Radio station memory clears its self every so often. Otherwise its the best and most versatile, fun daily driver I've ever owned.
Copilot said that 2011 year model is even worse. It has had the same number of complaints from customers, but these are more severe than those in the 2004 model. Overheating has reportedly occurred at only 15,000 miles, as well as a complete engine failure at under 40,000. Premature brake wear is another known issue, potentially happening as early as 21,000 miles and costing $3,000 to fix. Overall, we recommend avoiding the 2004 and 2011 year models because of the unnecessary stress they’ll give you that other models won’t. My question is after fix the above issue. Do the issues come out again and again ? You know that 2011 vehicles must be over 100000km, even more like 200000km 😂 Thanks
good stuff but as a Porsche technician, I haven't seen a lot of these issues. The main one is the transfer case which whenever I put one in, the customer usually doesn't pay anything, the drain plug is a big as well but clean your drains.
Overheating seems to be another known issue with the 3.6 litre. I was told to have the system flushed and I have done just that, but now I am just going to change the water pump myself and see if that helps. You were spot on for the transfer case change out. Porsche maintenance cost me $3,250 for the transfer case and labor.
Yep coolant leakage, failed water pump under 40k miles but lucky it failed before my car warranty expired. My friend Cayenne coolant leakage after just passed the 4 year warranty So many headache for a pricey car
I bought a used 2014 "S" model with the V8 almost 2 years ago and I can't say enough about the performance of this SUV! So much fun to drive! I had the issue with the auto-start not working and it was simply an old battery. It seems that once the battery can't support multiple starts the car knows this and just turns off that function without you knowing. Too bad the display doesn't just tell you it's time for a new battery. I also have had the "joy" of replacing the transfer case at around 40K miles. My research showed that the chain in the case is too narrow and can't handle the torque of the motor (though I read that it is more common on the V6 models than the V8). My Porsche dealer stayed pretty quiet about the issue though they did mention that they've replaced a few of them. At around $5K to replace it, I'm hoping that Porsche will do the right thing and reimburse us for the under-engineered part.
@@DanielCastro-tv9sl, thanks for that. I got my letter in the mail about a month ago from Porsche about the extended warranty. They also stated that they would reimburse me if I paid for the replacement already. I’ll post here once this is complete.
I ended up getting my full refund a few months ago since I had already paid for the replacement. After a few phone calls to the company handling the payment, I found out that they were trying to get in touch with the old owner of the car. Just a bit of confusion on their part, but the check was delivered soon after. Great job Porsche! Thanks for stepping up on this issue!
Hi, someone is selling me his cayenne s 2013, I really fell in love with the V8 sound. Besides what you wrote, what other mechanical issue could be important to consider so I can decide 100% to buy the cayenne S??
Since you made this video, I am told Porsche are replacing the transfer boxes, under warranty up to 10 years of age. The 4.2 diesel appears to be affected worse than other models. The car I am buying has had it replaced by Porsche very recently.
Got a 2014 GTS in Dubai. Had it for 3.5 years and drove it from 80,000kms to now 138,000kms. Always had the car on extended warranty and the following items were replaced under warranty: air suspension bellows, drive shaft, sound system amplifier and coolant pipe. Other than this no problems. Such a great and reliable car.
@@lilkill5151 If some issues/parts are specific to Porsche, repairs & replacements will be (noticeably) more expensive when compared to a Touareg from the same model years. Drive shaft, air suspension, navigation/audio component replacement costs $1000's due to labor involved. I have a used 2014 958 S Hybrid from CarMax - i got the full warranty that extends coverage to 100K miles. I've had my Cayenne for year now & the only issue was the front water condensate draining into the front passenger foot well. CarMax cleared & cleaned them no charge. Also, pay attention to noticeable vibrations while driving highway speeds - tire age, wheel balancing, loose front suspension (tie-rods), etc may be the cause. Schedule repairs before something breaks on the road.
I have a tan 2013 cayenne with 115,000 miles... I feel lucky to say the only issue I have had is that I had to change the fuse for the cigarette/charging I think it was #38 4$ us.. I keep the maintenance on the dot ... def getting the the diagnostic tool love the videos man thank you
I've been noticing some of the known symptoms of the transfer case on my '12 CTT (90k miles), although my local dealer said they couldn't find any issues after keeping it for a week. I bought the Ravenol fluid to do a flush, but now I'm hearing that Porsche recently extended the warranty of the transfer case to 10 years. Other than that, I had the thermostat housing replaced, which also is a popular problem with coolant leaks. I really enjoy the Cayenne and think the 958 interior is not going to look outdated for years to come (when compared to 955/957).
I had all the fluid changed front diff rear diff and transfer case replaced after I changed the fluids I get better gas mileage and a smoother take off
I have the Platinum Edition with a tan interior - no glaring of the dashboard at all. The only major problem so far was a defective generator that had to be replaced, luckily this was covered by the warranty extension. Something worth mentioning for diesel Cayennes is that you should avoid bio-diesel; regular diesel contains 30% bio-diesel, so go for the more expensive premium diesel.
Sorry for the late comment but why avoid biodiesel? Also, I’m not sure if Ive seen any gas stations that offer more than one type of diesel so I’m curious as to what you mean
@@JaredMatranga This was a recommendation from my Porsche dealer. He said that bio diesel produces much more soot and will contaminate the engine, so problems will occure more likely with the injection valves. This applies to Europe, where you can choose between regular and premium diesel. It's also mentioned on the fuel cap, btw.
I have my 2012 diesel from new. Out of motor plan for 5 yrs and costs me c$1000 a year, which is remarkable for a car of this calibre. Minor engine repairs, (intake manifold as its a diesel for mostly local runs, and you can only do so many exhaust regenerations), brake discs replaced 2x (all round), and the only niggle has been an oil sweat, which has a inconsistent small leak. To repair it, requires a full engine removal. Porsche recommends that it’s not necessary to fix, and no major impact on oil levels. Battery replacement also solved the slow stop/start delay. Btw, she has 217k on the clock.
I've had two issues that have received attention on my 2012 diesel. At 60K the fuel flap/cover was intermittently refusing to unlock when I got out to fill it up. I bought a new lock/unlock motor (£20 from the local Audi dealer) fitted it myself (15 mins) and problem solved. At 90K I had an oil leak from the N/S rocker cover gasket. I took it to the local indy who had seen this on a couple of other diesels. Turns out the o-rings and seals can go on the fuel injectors. This allows compression gases up into the top of the engine which pops the rocker gasket allowing oil to escape. It's not a biggy. I had all 6 injector seals and O-rings (they are pennys) replaced and both rocker gaskets (not pennys) for around £500 if I remember rightly. The only other thing that happens every year and is my indicator as to when winter has started is the N/S passenger door won't unlock when it's cold. Whether it's a mechanical issue or the battery is getting tired I don't know, but I live with it. Come April it's fine again. On the transfer case issue, I've had no issues in 8.5 years and 115K miles of ownership. Now I've said that though......
I have a 2013 Diesel bought with 60k miles and 70k on the clock now. Previous owner bought it as a CPO car, but needed front brakes and rotors when I got it and quoted $1200usd at the dealer. Started doing maintenance myself and have done transfer case fluid change, front pad's and rotors, air cleaners, fuel filter, and oil change. Need to get the tires rotated and balanced and the transmission fluid changed. Favorite car to drive (I don't have a 911), beige dashboard (no sun complaints), low key, slightly sporty, slightly trucky, no rattles. Still need to clean the drain vents. Thx for the reminder before rainy season. Reliability and build quality for the diesel seem very good. The only things that worry me long term are the plastic intake(?), but maybe by the time that is wearing, someone will have a good aftermarket part.
Also, the North American diesels are 6 cylinders and don't have the auto start / stop. I haven't seen any for sale that are diesel with air suspensions. Plenty with tow bars :) Love the fuel efficiency and torque.
Having just bought a 2016 Cayenne my takeaway from this is if you bought say a 2011 for 10k - and were unlucky enough to have 3 of the many potential issues here - that would cost you another 10k and poss more so it might be cost effective to just go for a later one say 5K more and you will still have saved 5K? The glare from the full tan leather is the reason I sold my last one - now I have two tone part tan with black dash topper - the difference is amazing
The transfer case will be fixed by Porsche free of charge. They did our 2011 twice. Once in 2015 and again in 2019. Seems the new TC "component" solved the issue.
Another guy on another channel talked about the wires having degrading issues all over the car. He said he’d be surprised these cars would still be around after the next 10-15 years bc of the degrading of the plastic coating on the wires. Changed my mind about getting a good used one.
9:22 no, the screen in the dash has replaced most of the check engine lights, and the screen has been really good at explaining what the issue is or giving you enough info to search instead of just a check engine light
130k miles on our 2011 base and other than the transfer case being replaced twice (no charge) the only issue we had was the small plastic chrome window button trim parts coming off.
Hey would you recommend buying a base model? Looking at a 2012 with 84k I’ve heard they’re very reliable.. I’m coming from a diesel ml350 2012 Very unreliable car literally a new problem every month
@@APE029 wow I didn’t know the Diesel engine had issues. I have two friends that have this car (like ours) of this generation- all with gas ICE engines…no problems. Safe bet. And it’s a Porsche.
@@itisaporsche ended up getting a 2012 base love it absolutely no problems, loved it so much got my wife an S same year, I think I'm hooked for life truly a well built reliable machine!
I drive it’s first cousin, a 2016 VW Touareg TDI. Currently have 45,000 miles. Only issue is some jerking when I accelerate at lower speeds, dealer couldn’t find the problem. Cheers! and thank you for the video 👍👍👍
I have a 2011 Cayenne base model, I just replaced the alarm module because it has a battery with a 10 year life and when the battery leaks it corrodes the circuit board. When this happens you cannot lock the car, if you do lock it the emergency flashers go off continuously. It requires removing the windshield wiper motor assembly to change the part. The part is a very common VW part which is a lot cheaper
I have a 2016 Cayenne and had my transfer case replaced at around 50k miles. Its very accurate on the first problem. After that no problem at all. Another common problem 958 owners seem to experience is the alarm randomly going off. I have no solution for it so far. It is a very frustrating issue. Luckily it doesnt go off very often but still frustrating.
Haven't had any of those issues with my 2017 e-Hybrid. I guess 7 years old these were fixed. Had a minor issue with a cylinder issue but that was fixed under warranty.
I have a 2012 Porsche Cayenne with a tan interior. I live in Tucson, AZ so lots of sun (363 days a year) but I have had no problem with glare. I travel from Tucson, to Phoenix every week on the I-10 and have not had any problems. So I really don't know what some people are going on about.
I watched this video whilst doing some research before buying one, it almost put me off but I went and bought a 2012 cayenne diesel V6 and I have to say it has none of the 10 common issues stated in this video, it is by far the best car I have owned and can't fault it one bit. What I would say is when you're looking to buy one do research on the car itself rather than Porsche Cayenne in general . Ideally buy one with less than 70k miles on and if possible full Porsche service history..it's worth paying more for that.
7:55 I have had drain plug issues. Several times water will pour onto my feet while I’m driving because drain plug is full. There’s multiple videos on TH-cam on how to fix it for free at home.
I live in a country where these cayennes are seen once in awhile please would you advise I get the 2016 cayenne s with less than 50k miles does the stated issues affect this year
Yes, James. I purchased a 2015 Cayenne S with 53,000 MI and it had the transfer case issue. It wasn't too bad but felt like you were driving on a gravel road when you accelerated from a stop, kind of bumpy feeling. I changed the fluid with Ravenel and it made it like brand new. The fluid is easier to change than even the engine oil so I may start doing it at every oil change. Check and see if the one you want to purchase has already had transfer case replaced under warranty. Besides that this generation has almost no issues. Ps, check and see if it's still under warranty! Mine was just out of warranty, having over 50,000 MI. TC Annapolis, MD
my advise don't buy Cayenne, I have 2014 Cayenne, 1st Transfer case $3500 then Exhuast pipe another $3500 and now spark plugs+ignition coil $600 and again for same repair sitting at Dealer. Its headache, buy Lexus instead. or buy really good warranty $$$.
A/C drain blockage/backup similar to the sunroof drains shown. Fuel level sensor intermittent faults. Coolant leakage at thermostat housing or possibly intake manifold. Chrome trim on window switches breaking off (switch cracks and chrome comes loose).
a/c drain blockage scared the hell out of me. i floored our Cayenne and water came under the dash, it literally became an ocean, and broke 2 of those damn window switches too
I have a 2017 Cayenne, and I love it. However, sometimes when making a 90 degree turn, it doesn't accelerate. It's hard to diagnose because it doesn't happen every time. And only when turning from a stopped position. Strange.
The glare problem from the dash is really a reflection of the dashboard onto the windshield. It usually happens on sunny days when you go up a slight incline or into a darker area like a garage. You do not need polarized sunglasses at all times (but it will eliminate the problem), just train your eyes not to focus on the reflection. To be honest, I never really noticed it until I heard about the lawsuit. One problem Ive had is the radio. At random times, I will hear a deep pop noise from the speakers then the only thing that works is the subwolfer. The other speakers are silent. You need to turn the car off and on again to get it back, sometimes multiple times. Ultra annoying.
I test drove a Cayenne turbo with a beige interior - noticed nothing. I tend not to wear glasses while driving (personal preference) but I've driven vehicles with reflections and glare and...whatever. It's a first world problem, it doesn't affect my driving or visibility.
Californians and lawyers, a terrible combination. So you can see a light coloured dash in the window, duhhhh. Hopefully all dumb buyers will walk away from a Cayenne with a Luxor interior because that’s exactly what I’m looking for 😂
Oil leak from the rear crankshaft seal,cracked coolant breather lines for V8's causing coolant leak and rear- end control unit because of clogged drainage on the rear right side.👍
I had #1 (transfer case) and #7 (plugged evaporation drain tube). Both were covered by warranty. 2017 Cayenne S. Ran great before transfer case fix, except for initial move which felt like the slow clicking when a roller coaster starts. Runs even better after. Better mpg too.
I also have 2017 Cayenne S - I also just got the #7 problem and I do notice #1 problems but not sure if it's just me. But when I press on the gas, gear seems not to be catching and delayed acceleration.. How much was your transfer case fix if you don't mind me asking?
@@lanzly9540 $0. Warranty covered. There is info on the internet. Try searching porsche cayenne transfer case. I believe the extended warranty period is 7 years unlimited mileage
My Cayenne was super reliable, 2012 only issue was rear wiper motor £300 to replace but that was it, had 75k miles and owned for a year, great car. Trumps Land Rover for reliability all day long.
Three problems I have seen. 1) Rear Window motorized shades stop working. The plastic gears in the motor break easily. You can either replace the gears in the motor, or replace the entire motor itself. 2) Coolant pipe leak. The glue tends to fail easily. The dealer usually will fix it with a new updated pipes. 3) Whining noise coming from engine which sounds like a bad power steering pump. This tends to be attributed to the PDCC reservoir, which is the same part number as the power steering reservoir, but it controls PDCC. Apparently the reservoir requires replacing roughly every 60k miles.
I just traded my 955/06 Cayenne with 150k miles on a 958/12 Cayenne with 66k. I'm surprised (and glad) there is no mention of overly aggressive hill hold mode, clicking of brakes or anything serios. The 06 was a money pit, this one is everything I wished the old one was!!
14 diesel. bose amp locked up and needed to be replaced. The symptom is none of the speakers work except the subwoofer intermittently goes out and comes back. The subwoofer working tells you that the head unit "PCM" is fine and it's just the $2000 amp. Being a new customer (just bought a used cayenne. [not certified pre owned and, not from a porsche dealer]) Porsche North America covered the repair for free.
@@prabeeshsidhu it was out of warranty. I had diagnosed the issues myself but could not do the repairs since even a used amp would need coded by the dealership. So Porsche of Pittsburgh did their diagnosis and repair
Biggest issue I've had on my 2011 958 TDI V6 was The Oil Cooler failing ( very common on older models) its in the Valley of the V6 and requires removal of the Inlet Manifold. Independent Specialist with Genuine Parts came to £1300 (we change a bunch of components and gaskets and pipes while we were in there).
To be honest with you I have the beige dashboard and I have never experienced any issues driving as a matter of fact it looks more elegant than the black.
I just got a 2011 Cayenne S with 43k miles. First weekend out in dumped all the coolant out and left me stranded on the side of the road. It is a barb that is glued on to the engine crossover pipe and came loose, it seems to fail for most people and at some point Porsche replaced it for a screwed in part. Another issue I had was faulty alarm siren module, they have an internal battery that dies after around 10 years. Finally, the rain sensor connector was loose so the dome light was not working with the door and the auto lights were on 100% of the time. The cable that connects to the sensor is quite short so it pulls and gets disconnected.
The most expensive potential issue with the 3 litre diesel is the timing chain cover not sealing properly, particularly on earlier cars up to I think 2014 or 2015. Front suspension off, engine and gearbox out to repair. There are updated parts to replace the timing cover, an independent specialist quoted me £4,500 including some bits like replacing the timing chains, guides and tensioners whilst it is apart. According to Autocar's second hand buyers guide the main dealers may charge up to £10,000! So if you don't have warranty cover it maybe one of those leaks you have to live with. On the transfer case I am under the impression that the Hybrids and 3 litre diesels aren't generally effected because they have a different transfer box to the rest with a Torsen differential rather than a hydraulic clutch to distribute power between the axles. Cracking car to drive on road and has more off road ability than most people will require.
The active rear diff which comes with the PTV+ package has similar chattering issues to the active transfer case which also can normally be solved with just a fluid change. My Cayenne turbo was experiencing this, when stopped at a sign or light, and then accelerating off while turning would make the vehicle sort of resonate, and you could feel something binding. After a fluid change (I used Motul 300LS fluid) this is completely gone. It should be noted that the factory interval for changing the driveline fluids at 160k miles is insane. If you would like your driveline bits to last, particularly the transfer case, rear diff, and trans then the fluids should be done around 60k, expect for the transfer case and PTV+ rear diff which should be 30k, or if you start to notice any chattering while accelerating.
Awesome video. I'm looking to buy a 2012 Cayenne 3.0 TDI with low mileage, but I'm worried about the transfer case and differential failures (I have a 2008 Touareg with rattle noise in the front and rear differentials and it's a a nightmare). So if I would like to avoid damage on the Cayenne, what should be the service intervals for the differentials and transfer case?
2014 Cayenne base model License plate bulb indicator fault light came on checked fuse and ok. Is it a bulb replacement or light bulb assembly replacement?
My 2020 Cayenne S Coupe has a very annoying jerking motion with every stop. The transmission remains engaged for too long, so a smooth stop is impossible. I took it to the dealership from whom I purchased it 8 months ago, and they were able to calibrate the software to improve the problem about 75%, but only in the “Normal” drive setting. I spent quite a bit of money on this car, and on the sport chrono package. The stopping in the Sport and Sport Plus modes takes the joy out of driving my beautiful Cayenne. I am in touch with Porsche Corporate, and they’re doing an investigation. The dealer said it is a “Known Issue,” but Porsche denies. This will be a painful process.
Sad. Nothing wrong about your choice. I was also very much inclined owning 2019 cayene S, but settled with lexus gx460. I know they are different cars, but i think i won as i dont have any known issues with gx460.
Sure is helpful stuff, what is the cost of repairing all these faults, it's scary, its seems expensive to run one of these vehicles, I have a Lexus rx and I don't have any of these problems and there is nearly 400000 miles on it now 2009 model 400h hybrid, no major problems what so ever so far,,fingers crossed,,,
2:39 (start-stop system) replace the battery under the seat, I know you have tested the battery and it shows fine, mine had the same issue, after battery replacement, all is fine. (my car has the battery under the drivers seat, since it is left hand drive)
Also issue of inability to close the trunk with remote. Also hazard light keeps blinking continuously if you press the lock button on the remote, you have to hold it for 5 seconds.
I found this video again and I would like to ask you are these vehicles reliable 'and are the automatic vehicle s have transfer case problems 'or it doesn't matter all Porsche cayenne have to get a new transfer case 'or is it just some need this done
Thankfully, I haven't had any of these problems in 4 years since I bought my 2013 Cayenne. However, I did have to replace rear door lock mechanism on both sides, as well as lock mechanism for fuel filler cap and my trunk... every single one of those was an Audi part. However, I have to admit, I do have some squeaking and rattling but coming from the console in the roof, mostly because I have a panoramic roof.
I love the start/stop feature on my Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Saves gas, reduces pollution, and goes silent for those long red lights. Whatever Toyota is doing different, they're doing it right because the restart is nearly imperceptible. And 118k miles in, I have had no problems with this system. So my point is that it CAN be done properly.
Hi. Do you know how to fix the windshield water line? On the passenger side there is no water coming out. I guess it should be some kind of dirt once the driver side is ok.
I heard that the reason the transfer cases go bad is due to owner neglecting to maintain their transfer case fluid and reset transfer case adaptation values and teach in new fluid and parameters.
Stop/start is always going to wear out the starter motor, even one engineered to Porsche standards. I hit the stop/start off button in my Merc E-Class as soon as I get in and start the thing up for every journey. Then on my journey the starter motor turns once, rather than dozens or hundreds of times. I'd rather use £1 extra petrol per month than spend thousands replacing a worn out starter. The damn start/stop is always annoying and useless anyway.....sod's law that it nearly always turns the engine off about half a second before you try to pull away, so you save nothing in fuel!!
Had the same color dashboard on a 996 - the glare was intense, you have to look away to the side to avoid being totally blinded. A real PITA. Swore I would never get a Savanah being interior dash color again, black only.
Hello i have a 2016 Porsche Cayenne with front Hood Latch issue, is this common problem ? looking to see if plastic piece in cabin broke or not, Thanks, Mark
I have a 2012 Hybrid S, it’s a great car but the oil consumption is way too much now, I am loosing 1 quart of oil every 2500 miles, the dealer says it’s normal.. really?
I have a 2013 Cayenne GTS, it has 124k on it and I have never had any of these "issues" at all. I love my car and would by again. I have black on black so I don't need to sue Porsche over my own bad buying decisions. Had Porsche for years and years, I also currently have a Panamera GTS and that has had zero issues either and that got about 85k on it now. I have had 911's with no issues as well as the Cayman S. IMHO Porsche is far and above the best most reliable brand on the market today. I have had mercedes, Jag the list goes on. Had problems with them all except my porsches. Yes I have Hyundai as well and that joker has been back twice.
I have a coolant leak on my 958.2 and I believe it is a commonly n fault involving a plastic flange that attaches to the thermostat housing. There is a tutorial on Rennlist and a part number for an aluminum replacement. Maybe someone already mentioned this but there are many comments.
I've got a 2016 Cayenne and I'm enjoying it very much. One issue I have is condensation inside the headlight cover. A quick Google search tells me it's a common problem.
Thanks for the tip ours does have this issue but we had a minor issue with a cylinder error which was fixed 3rd time lucky under warranty. Other than that love this car.
Yes! My 2015 Cayenne S purchased last November with 53k miles had 1 leaking headlight and one leaking tail light lens. I was able to repair by removing headlight, completely drying out and then resealing with high quality silicone sealer all the way around the seam. The tail light I purchased a used one on ebay, they're pretty cheap. And got the dealership to take $1,500 off the price because I noticed those two issues when first previewed the car. TC Annapolis, MD
And the good thing is, Francis, Porsche made it very easy to remove the headlight via special wrench included in the trunk, one twist and the headlight pulls out from the front. This is significant as large majority of vehicles require front bumper cover to be removed first to access headlamp assembly removal.
The headlights are ventilated, fogging will come and go based on climate, mine has it happen every once in a while on cool humid mornings, but driving it clears it up no sweat. (Mine has the led headlight option, not sure if this applies to the base lights).
Brilliant, great videos ? Very informative and your explanations are simple and easy to understand. Looking at a 2106 Macan 3.0, should I need a warranty policy ? Many thanks again. 👍
As a Porsche Mechanic in the US. This Video is fantastic and very accurate.
Is there a specific year and mileage you would avoid?
@@matthewdavis8431 I just bought a 958 Turbo with 160,000 Miles. Runs strong and the previous owner took good care. Maintenance is obviously key. I would stay away from the first Gen ones honestly. Immobilizer/ control module problems.
As a Porsche Mechanic can you give me some advice on fixing my headlight please?
Which model years would
You recommend to purchase
@@ernestcollind7549 What's wrong with the headlight?
I’ve a 2015 3L Diesel now with 128k on the clock, for just over a year now.
If the following haven’t been done to your Cayenne….get it done because this really transforms the car if it has 80k plus km on the clock.
Change the transfer case fluid…at every second engine oil change. Its so easy to do, why wouldn’t you!
Change the transmission fluid (and filter). Porsche recommends at 160k but I believe it should be at every 60k.
Doing these two things makes the car so much more smoother and the power is delivered so much better.
Also, the differentials. Again, easy and cheap to do yourself.
All of the above can be done by anyone who is just slightly handy with tools. You Tube is your friend, and you’re saving thousands doing it yourself.
Fantastic car!!!
+ 1 On the transfer case fluid. I thought mine was going bad, did the Fluid change and have not had the issue yet. I didn't even have to lift the car to change the fluid. I just needed a hand pump and the recommended liquid.
...................................... " Its so easy to do, why wouldn’t you! " COST No other vehicle has to change Transfer case fluid...service is for both $850.00.............BIG OUCH...........once or twice a year @ $1700.00
Once every 2 years for the tx’er case. The fluid is $50 or so and its a very simple job to do.
@@donaldbanner2185 My point was that the service is very easy to do. You don't even have to lift the car. It can be done in 45 mins look it up
@@donaldbanner2185 Not quite right, smart people change it on a Range Rover as well. Just like other so called 'sealed for life' units like the gearbox.
I recently picked up a 2013 Cayenne Turbo with only 35k miles on it. I am watching all these videos to change out every fluid in the vehicle. I hope that I can get it to last a long time.
Wow great find! 35k miles on a 10 plus year old SUV is rare
@@basketball798 I just picked up (from a friend) a garage-kept 2011 that just turned 40K miles.
How much did you get it for ?
@@seanm3226how much did you spend
so its 75 minimum xd
2014 Cayenne Diesel owner.
Reliability is 11/10! Perfect car and never had issues with it
me too, second one now, awesome
same here , just not a diesel . only few very minor things but amazing reliability !!
u r lucky one. Otherwise forum is full of Porsche problems. high performance but high maintenance $$$. Poor quality.
@@ashtonwoods I think my one is reliable only because it’s the 3.0L Diesel engine which had been out for a while and also mine is one of the last 2014 per-facelift model so they fixed most of the common issues. I think the V8’s are less reliable compared to the 3.0L, however they’re still reliable. The Cayenne is great though! I only take it back to dealer once a year for annual service. Plus the cars got warranty for a long time still, so maintenance costs are pretty low.
Another issue is PCM failure (I have a 2016 Porsche Cayenne S). The PCM will reset every 5 minutes or so - the fix for me was hard drive replacement (relatively easy to do but you need to be able to clone the hard drive). Porsche dealerships will recommend PCM replacement for this failure at a couple thousand dollars. A $25 hard drive is all that's needed to fix this.
Where you getting rough starts maybe even code p0322?
hi, link to hard drive? how do you clone it also? any work aid?
I've had a 2011 S (second owner) for 6 yrs. On its 3rd transfer case, all covered under warranty. I'm confident the newer design and vent has fixed the issue with water getting into the T-case. The only other issues I have now at 80K miles is bad coils (DIY replaced w new Bosch Plugs. Use quality parts like Porsche, Bosch or Beru, others will fail or not work at all.) The interior headliner is falling down and the Radio station memory clears its self every so often. Otherwise its the best and most versatile, fun daily driver I've ever owned.
Same deal for mine. Transfer case failed and the installed the redesigned vent. Hopefully will not happen again.
Copilot said that 2011 year model is even worse. It has had the same number of complaints from customers, but these are more severe than those in the 2004 model. Overheating has reportedly occurred at only 15,000 miles, as well as a complete engine failure at under 40,000. Premature brake wear is another known issue, potentially happening as early as 21,000 miles and costing $3,000 to fix. Overall, we recommend avoiding the 2004 and 2011 year models because of the unnecessary stress they’ll give you that other models won’t.
My question is after fix the above issue. Do the issues come out again and again ?
You know that 2011 vehicles must be over 100000km, even more like 200000km 😂
Thanks
good stuff but as a Porsche technician, I haven't seen a lot of these issues. The main one is the transfer case which whenever I put one in, the customer usually doesn't pay anything, the drain plug is a big as well but clean your drains.
Would a 2016 Cayenne S be covered still for the transfer case?
I just bought a 2016 base cayenne and the porsche dealer stated that it just went out of warranty a few months back.
@@tayloroncars Porsche recently extended the warranty of the transfer case to 10 years
Only 8 things that break?Land/Range Rover would give anything to be that good.....
Range Rovers have about 8 things that won’t break..
@@selvedre 🤣🤣🤣
Both my range rovers have been good to me no major problems 2006 and 2013
Range Rover is a lease only vehicle
@@selvedre classic 👌... there's a YT clip right there...
I love my 2018 Cayanne, I get it service every year no matter what I have never had any trans/drive train problem or starting.
Overheating seems to be another known issue with the 3.6 litre. I was told to have the system flushed and I have done just that, but now I am just going to change the water pump myself and see if that helps. You were spot on for the transfer case change out. Porsche maintenance cost me $3,250 for the transfer case and labor.
Yeah I had the same problem with my v6 t 😢
Yep coolant leakage, failed water pump under 40k miles but lucky it failed before my car warranty expired. My friend Cayenne coolant leakage after just passed the 4 year warranty
So many headache for a pricey car
2016 Cayenne S transfer case went bad in 2021. Luckily Porsche had extended the warranty on it and I was able to have it fixed at no charge.
I bought a used 2014 "S" model with the V8 almost 2 years ago and I can't say enough about the performance of this SUV! So much fun to drive! I had the issue with the auto-start not working and it was simply an old battery. It seems that once the battery can't support multiple starts the car knows this and just turns off that function without you knowing. Too bad the display doesn't just tell you it's time for a new battery. I also have had the "joy" of replacing the transfer case at around 40K miles. My research showed that the chain in the case is too narrow and can't handle the torque of the motor (though I read that it is more common on the V6 models than the V8). My Porsche dealer stayed pretty quiet about the issue though they did mention that they've replaced a few of them. At around $5K to replace it, I'm hoping that Porsche will do the right thing and reimburse us for the under-engineered part.
There is a recall on the transfer case and porsche replaced it at no cost. 7 years warranty as well. FYI.
@@DanielCastro-tv9sl, thanks for that. I got my letter in the mail about a month ago from Porsche about the extended warranty. They also stated that they would reimburse me if I paid for the replacement already. I’ll post here once this is complete.
I ended up getting my full refund a few months ago since I had already paid for the replacement. After a few phone calls to the company handling the payment, I found out that they were trying to get in touch with the old owner of the car. Just a bit of confusion on their part, but the check was delivered soon after. Great job Porsche! Thanks for stepping up on this issue!
Hi, someone is selling me his cayenne s 2013, I really fell in love with the V8 sound. Besides what you wrote, what other mechanical issue could be important to consider so I can decide 100% to buy the cayenne S??
All and All I have the same car and it has been the best care ever.
Since you made this video, I am told Porsche are replacing the transfer boxes, under warranty up to 10 years of age. The 4.2 diesel appears to be affected worse than other models. The car I am buying has had it replaced by Porsche very recently.
Got a 2014 GTS in Dubai. Had it for 3.5 years and drove it from 80,000kms to now 138,000kms. Always had the car on extended warranty and the following items were replaced under warranty: air suspension bellows, drive shaft, sound system amplifier and coolant pipe. Other than this no problems. Such a great and reliable car.
How much do you think these problems coast?
@@lilkill5151 If some issues/parts are specific to Porsche, repairs & replacements will be (noticeably) more expensive when compared to a Touareg from the same model years. Drive shaft, air suspension, navigation/audio component replacement costs $1000's due to labor involved.
I have a used 2014 958 S Hybrid from CarMax - i got the full warranty that extends coverage to 100K miles. I've had my Cayenne for year now & the only issue was the front water condensate draining into the front passenger foot well. CarMax cleared & cleaned them no charge. Also, pay attention to noticeable vibrations while driving highway speeds - tire age, wheel balancing, loose front suspension (tie-rods), etc may be the cause. Schedule repairs before something breaks on the road.
Really?? Those problems, coolant pipes and drive shaft sound like the Gen I/955 Cayenne. Huh.
I have a tan 2013 cayenne with 115,000 miles... I feel lucky to say the only issue I have had is that I had to change the fuse for the cigarette/charging I think it was #38 4$ us.. I keep the maintenance on the dot ... def getting the the diagnostic tool love the videos man thank you
Thanks for this video. I am much more confident and closer to ever dreaming to own a used Porsche Cayenne. Cheers!
I've been noticing some of the known symptoms of the transfer case on my '12 CTT (90k miles), although my local dealer said they couldn't find any issues after keeping it for a week. I bought the Ravenol fluid to do a flush, but now I'm hearing that Porsche recently extended the warranty of the transfer case to 10 years. Other than that, I had the thermostat housing replaced, which also is a popular problem with coolant leaks. I really enjoy the Cayenne and think the 958 interior is not going to look outdated for years to come (when compared to 955/957).
I had all the fluid changed front diff rear diff and transfer case replaced after I changed the fluids I get better gas mileage and a smoother take off
@@Adetokunbo03which fluid did you use?
I have the Platinum Edition with a tan interior - no glaring of the dashboard at all. The only major problem so far was a defective generator that had to be replaced, luckily this was covered by the warranty extension. Something worth mentioning for diesel Cayennes is that you should avoid bio-diesel; regular diesel contains 30% bio-diesel, so go for the more expensive premium diesel.
Sorry for the late comment but why avoid biodiesel? Also, I’m not sure if Ive seen any gas stations that offer more than one type of diesel so I’m curious as to what you mean
@@JaredMatranga This was a recommendation from my Porsche dealer. He said that bio diesel produces much more soot and will contaminate the engine, so problems will occure more likely with the injection valves.
This applies to Europe, where you can choose between regular and premium diesel. It's also mentioned on the fuel cap, btw.
@@cyanah5979 ahh gotcha! Makes me wonder about the reliability of the diesels here in the states. Thanks for the response!
@@JaredMatranga You might have no bio diesel at all in the states, so no problem. Porsche would not sell cars that get sick by the fuel available ;)
I have my 2012 diesel from new. Out of motor plan for 5 yrs and costs me c$1000 a year, which is remarkable for a car of this calibre. Minor engine repairs, (intake manifold as its a diesel for mostly local runs, and you can only do so many exhaust regenerations), brake discs replaced 2x (all round), and the only niggle has been an oil sweat, which has a inconsistent small leak. To repair it, requires a full engine removal. Porsche recommends that it’s not necessary to fix, and no major impact on oil levels. Battery replacement also solved the slow stop/start delay. Btw, she has 217k on the clock.
Miles or Kms?
@@ln5747 i have same question
I've had two issues that have received attention on my 2012 diesel. At 60K the fuel flap/cover was intermittently refusing to unlock when I got out to fill it up. I bought a new lock/unlock motor (£20 from the local Audi dealer) fitted it myself (15 mins) and problem solved.
At 90K I had an oil leak from the N/S rocker cover gasket. I took it to the local indy who had seen this on a couple of other diesels. Turns out the o-rings and seals can go on the fuel injectors. This allows compression gases up into the top of the engine which pops the rocker gasket allowing oil to escape. It's not a biggy. I had all 6 injector seals and O-rings (they are pennys) replaced and both rocker gaskets (not pennys) for around £500 if I remember rightly.
The only other thing that happens every year and is my indicator as to when winter has started is the N/S passenger door won't unlock when it's cold. Whether it's a mechanical issue or the battery is getting tired I don't know, but I live with it. Come April it's fine again.
On the transfer case issue, I've had no issues in 8.5 years and 115K miles of ownership. Now I've said that though......
I have a 2013 Diesel bought with 60k miles and 70k on the clock now. Previous owner bought it as a CPO car, but needed front brakes and rotors when I got it and quoted $1200usd at the dealer. Started doing maintenance myself and have done transfer case fluid change, front pad's and rotors, air cleaners, fuel filter, and oil change. Need to get the tires rotated and balanced and the transmission fluid changed. Favorite car to drive (I don't have a 911), beige dashboard (no sun complaints), low key, slightly sporty, slightly trucky, no rattles. Still need to clean the drain vents. Thx for the reminder before rainy season. Reliability and build quality for the diesel seem very good. The only things that worry me long term are the plastic intake(?), but maybe by the time that is wearing, someone will have a good aftermarket part.
Also, the North American diesels are 6 cylinders and don't have the auto start / stop. I haven't seen any for sale that are diesel with air suspensions. Plenty with tow bars :) Love the fuel efficiency and torque.
2013 Diesel here . I tow a 6000 lbs trailer. 77,000 miles and zero issues so far. Just regular maintenance
Having just bought a 2016 Cayenne my takeaway from this is if you bought say a 2011 for 10k - and were unlucky enough to have 3 of the many potential issues here - that would cost you another 10k and poss more so it might be cost effective to just go for a later one say 5K more and you will still have saved 5K? The glare from the full tan leather is the reason I sold my last one - now I have two tone part tan with black dash topper - the difference is amazing
agree
The transfer case will be fixed by Porsche free of charge. They did our 2011 twice. Once in 2015 and again in 2019. Seems the new TC "component" solved the issue.
Another guy on another channel talked about the wires having degrading issues all over the car. He said he’d be surprised these cars would still be around after the next 10-15 years bc of the degrading of the plastic coating on the wires. Changed my mind about getting a good used one.
Damn.
9:22 no, the screen in the dash has replaced most of the check engine lights, and the screen has been really good at explaining what the issue is or giving you enough info to search instead of just a check engine light
130k miles on our 2011 base and other than the transfer case being replaced twice (no charge) the only issue we had was the small plastic chrome window button trim parts coming off.
Hey would you recommend buying a base model? Looking at a 2012 with 84k I’ve heard they’re very reliable.. I’m coming from a diesel ml350 2012 Very unreliable car literally a new problem every month
@@APE029 wow I didn’t know the Diesel engine had issues. I have two friends that have this car (like ours) of this generation- all with gas ICE engines…no problems. Safe bet. And it’s a Porsche.
@@APE029 also…we purchased a base model new…many of the Porsche options you can live without.
@@itisaporsche ended up getting a 2012 base love it absolutely no problems, loved it so much got my wife an S same year, I think I'm hooked for life truly a well built reliable machine!
I drive it’s first cousin, a 2016 VW Touareg TDI. Currently have 45,000 miles. Only issue is some jerking when I accelerate at lower speeds, dealer couldn’t find the problem. Cheers! and thank you for the video 👍👍👍
Probably the transfer case, change the oil mate.
I have a 2011 Cayenne base model, I just replaced the alarm module because it has a battery with a 10 year life and when the battery leaks it corrodes the circuit board. When this happens you cannot lock the car, if you do lock it the emergency flashers go off continuously. It requires removing the windshield wiper motor assembly to change the part. The part is a very common VW part which is a lot cheaper
I have a 2016 Cayenne and had my transfer case replaced at around 50k miles. Its very accurate on the first problem. After that no problem at all. Another common problem 958 owners seem to experience is the alarm randomly going off. I have no solution for it so far. It is a very frustrating issue. Luckily it doesnt go off very often but still frustrating.
Haven't had any of those issues with my 2017 e-Hybrid. I guess 7 years old these were fixed. Had a minor issue with a cylinder issue but that was fixed under warranty.
got the same car idk how to use the charger
I have a 2012 Porsche Cayenne with a tan interior. I live in Tucson, AZ so lots of sun (363 days a year) but I have had no problem with glare. I travel from Tucson, to Phoenix every week on the I-10 and have not had any problems. So I really don't know what some people are going on about.
Bless you for saying Porsche and not Porsch 🙂
I watched this video whilst doing some research before buying one, it almost put me off but I went and bought a 2012 cayenne diesel V6 and I have to say it has none of the 10 common issues stated in this video, it is by far the best car I have owned and can't fault it one bit. What I would say is when you're looking to buy one do research on the car itself rather than Porsche Cayenne in general . Ideally buy one with less than 70k miles on and if possible full Porsche service history..it's worth paying more for that.
7:55 I have had drain plug issues. Several times water will pour onto my feet while I’m driving because drain plug is full. There’s multiple videos on TH-cam on how to fix it for free at home.
I live in a country where these cayennes are seen once in awhile please would you advise I get the 2016 cayenne s with less than 50k miles does the stated issues affect this year
Yes, James. I purchased a 2015 Cayenne S with 53,000 MI and it had the transfer case issue. It wasn't too bad but felt like you were driving on a gravel road when you accelerated from a stop, kind of bumpy feeling. I changed the fluid with Ravenel and it made it like brand new. The fluid is easier to change than even the engine oil so I may start doing it at every oil change.
Check and see if the one you want to purchase has already had transfer case replaced under warranty.
Besides that this generation has almost no issues.
Ps, check and see if it's still under warranty! Mine was just out of warranty, having over 50,000 MI.
TC
Annapolis, MD
my advise don't buy Cayenne, I have 2014 Cayenne, 1st Transfer case $3500 then Exhuast pipe another $3500 and now spark plugs+ignition coil $600 and again for same repair sitting at Dealer. Its headache, buy Lexus instead. or buy really good warranty $$$.
A/C drain blockage/backup similar to the sunroof drains shown. Fuel level sensor intermittent faults. Coolant leakage at thermostat housing or possibly intake manifold. Chrome trim on window switches breaking off (switch cracks and chrome comes loose).
a/c drain blockage scared the hell out of me. i floored our Cayenne and water came under the dash, it literally became an ocean, and broke 2 of those damn window switches too
I have a 2017 Cayenne, and I love it. However, sometimes when making a 90 degree turn, it doesn't accelerate. It's hard to diagnose because it doesn't happen every time. And only when turning from a stopped position. Strange.
The glare problem from the dash is really a reflection of the dashboard onto the windshield. It usually happens on sunny days when you go up a slight incline or into a darker area like a garage. You do not need polarized sunglasses at all times (but it will eliminate the problem), just train your eyes not to focus on the reflection. To be honest, I never really noticed it until I heard about the lawsuit.
One problem Ive had is the radio. At random times, I will hear a deep pop noise from the speakers then the only thing that works is the subwolfer. The other speakers are silent. You need to turn the car off and on again to get it back, sometimes multiple times. Ultra annoying.
I test drove a Cayenne turbo with a beige interior - noticed nothing. I tend not to wear glasses while driving (personal preference) but I've driven vehicles with reflections and glare and...whatever. It's a first world problem, it doesn't affect my driving or visibility.
The speakers that pop and turn off is because your rooftop draimage tuve is blocked and water flows on your amp. Watch a video to fix it
you should always wear polarized sunglasses when sunny days they are the best for driving
Californians and lawyers, a terrible combination. So you can see a light coloured dash in the window, duhhhh. Hopefully all dumb buyers will walk away from a Cayenne with a Luxor interior because that’s exactly what I’m looking for 😂
@@Stratoszero go for it, I got a Cayenne S in September and i love it just a fun car to drive
Oil leak from the rear crankshaft seal,cracked coolant breather lines for V8's causing coolant leak and rear- end control unit because of clogged drainage on the rear right side.👍
Is the car worth it generally ???
2015-16 Cayenne S has exceptional reliability ratings. Anyone who is having second thoughts, dont. Such a great daily driver.
What about the 15-16 Turbo or GTS? I can't decide which one.. I like them both. I was told the GTS was more reliable..?
Im not sure. I can only speak to the S model. Great car. I do miss that one. @@thalo9237
I had #1 (transfer case) and #7 (plugged evaporation drain tube). Both were covered by warranty. 2017 Cayenne S. Ran great before transfer case fix, except for initial move which felt like the slow clicking when a roller coaster starts. Runs even better after. Better mpg too.
I also have 2017 Cayenne S - I also just got the #7 problem and I do notice #1 problems but not sure if it's just me. But when I press on the gas, gear seems not to be catching and delayed acceleration.. How much was your transfer case fix if you don't mind me asking?
@@lanzly9540 $0. Warranty covered. There is info on the internet. Try searching porsche cayenne transfer case. I believe the extended warranty period is 7 years unlimited mileage
5:20 my rear wiper motor did fail. Front haven’t had a problem. I just don’t use the rear wiper.
My Cayenne was super reliable, 2012 only issue was rear wiper motor £300 to replace but that was it, had 75k miles and owned for a year, great car. Trumps Land Rover for reliability all day long.
Three problems I have seen. 1) Rear Window motorized shades stop working. The plastic gears in the motor break easily. You can either replace the gears in the motor, or replace the entire motor itself. 2) Coolant pipe leak. The glue tends to fail easily. The dealer usually will fix it with a new updated pipes. 3) Whining noise coming from engine which sounds like a bad power steering pump. This tends to be attributed to the PDCC reservoir, which is the same part number as the power steering reservoir, but it controls PDCC. Apparently the reservoir requires replacing roughly every 60k miles.
I just traded my 955/06 Cayenne with 150k miles on a 958/12 Cayenne with 66k. I'm surprised (and glad) there is no mention of overly aggressive hill hold mode, clicking of brakes or anything serios. The 06 was a money pit, this one is everything I wished the old one was!!
This was a great video. Recently picked up a 2012 base. Grabbed an iCarSoft POR 2.0 based on your recommendation. Thanks!
got beige dash. getting aftermarket black cover for this and the steering wheel. done.
14 diesel. bose amp locked up and needed to be replaced. The symptom is none of the speakers work except the subwoofer intermittently goes out and comes back. The subwoofer working tells you that the head unit "PCM" is fine and it's just the $2000 amp. Being a new customer (just bought a used cayenne. [not certified pre owned and, not from a porsche dealer]) Porsche North America covered the repair for free.
Awesome to hear! Was it still under warranty? And did you have the diagnosis done at Porsche for this symptom ?
@@prabeeshsidhu it was out of warranty. I had diagnosed the issues myself but could not do the repairs since even a used amp would need coded by the dealership. So Porsche of Pittsburgh did their diagnosis and repair
I have had air suspension problems 2 times on 2013 and multiple faults for start stop psm and rear lights will go away on a restart
Biggest issue I've had on my 2011 958 TDI V6 was The Oil Cooler failing ( very common on older models) its in the Valley of the V6 and requires removal of the Inlet Manifold. Independent Specialist with Genuine Parts came to £1300 (we change a bunch of components and gaskets and pipes while we were in there).
I thought about buying a Cayenne Turbo on BAT awhile back. I just wasn't educated enough on issues to pull the trigger. So... Thanks!
No Problem Buck. They are really great cars for daily drivers. A little heavy on consumption but they are a big unit of a car. Thanks 👌👍
Right on your page the name of the different products necessary
I’ve a problem with the opening of the doors of my 2005 model
To be honest with you I have the beige dashboard and I have never experienced any issues driving as a matter of fact it looks more elegant than the black.
I had the Sand Beige interior and the dash reflection never bothered me.....
I just got a 2011 Cayenne S with 43k miles.
First weekend out in dumped all the coolant out and left me stranded on the side of the road. It is a barb that is glued on to the engine crossover pipe and came loose, it seems to fail for most people and at some point Porsche replaced it for a screwed in part.
Another issue I had was faulty alarm siren module, they have an internal battery that dies after around 10 years.
Finally, the rain sensor connector was loose so the dome light was not working with the door and the auto lights were on 100% of the time. The cable that connects to the sensor is quite short so it pulls and gets disconnected.
The most expensive potential issue with the 3 litre diesel is the timing chain cover not sealing properly, particularly on earlier cars up to I think 2014 or 2015. Front suspension off, engine and gearbox out to repair. There are updated parts to replace the timing cover, an independent specialist quoted me £4,500 including some bits like replacing the timing chains, guides and tensioners whilst it is apart. According to Autocar's second hand buyers guide the main dealers may charge up to £10,000! So if you don't have warranty cover it maybe one of those leaks you have to live with. On the transfer case I am under the impression that the Hybrids and 3 litre diesels aren't generally effected because they have a different transfer box to the rest with a Torsen differential rather than a hydraulic clutch to distribute power between the axles. Cracking car to drive on road and has more off road ability than most people will require.
What about the V8 Diesel transfer case please? Same issues?
@@farnum3297 4.2D transfer case same as V8 petrols so a potential risk.
I have tan interior on my 997 and it does create a lot of glare. I purchased a black carcraft dash mat and it’s been so much better
I had a test drive in the tan interior and i straight noticed it and was like how can this be, I told the dealer who was selling it to me
So what’s the problem your talking about?
I have read a lot of about the fuel pumps going pretty early on? Is it the pump itself or just the lines?
The active rear diff which comes with the PTV+ package has similar chattering issues to the active transfer case which also can normally be solved with just a fluid change. My Cayenne turbo was experiencing this, when stopped at a sign or light, and then accelerating off while turning would make the vehicle sort of resonate, and you could feel something binding. After a fluid change (I used Motul 300LS fluid) this is completely gone. It should be noted that the factory interval for changing the driveline fluids at 160k miles is insane. If you would like your driveline bits to last, particularly the transfer case, rear diff, and trans then the fluids should be done around 60k, expect for the transfer case and PTV+ rear diff which should be 30k, or if you start to notice any chattering while accelerating.
Awesome video. I'm looking to buy a 2012 Cayenne 3.0 TDI with low mileage, but I'm worried about the transfer case and differential failures (I have a 2008 Touareg with rattle noise in the front and rear differentials and it's a a nightmare).
So if I would like to avoid damage on the Cayenne, what should be the service intervals for the differentials and transfer case?
2014 Cayenne base model License plate bulb indicator fault light came on checked fuse and ok. Is it a bulb replacement or light bulb assembly replacement?
My 2020 Cayenne S Coupe has a very annoying jerking motion with every stop. The transmission remains engaged for too long, so a smooth stop is impossible. I took it to the dealership from whom I purchased it 8 months ago, and they were able to calibrate the software to improve the problem about 75%, but only in the “Normal” drive setting. I spent quite a bit of money on this car, and on the sport chrono package. The stopping in the Sport and Sport Plus modes takes the joy out of driving my beautiful Cayenne. I am in touch with Porsche Corporate, and they’re doing an investigation. The dealer said it is a “Known Issue,” but Porsche denies. This will be a painful process.
Sad. Nothing wrong about your choice. I was also very much inclined owning 2019 cayene S, but settled with lexus gx460. I know they are different cars, but i think i won as i dont have any known issues with gx460.
Sure is helpful stuff, what is the cost of repairing all these faults, it's scary, its seems expensive to run one of these vehicles, I have a Lexus rx and I don't have any of these problems and there is nearly 400000 miles on it now 2009 model 400h hybrid, no major problems what so ever so far,,fingers crossed,,,
These are potential issues that could occur just like with your Lexus. A Porsche Cayenne is considered a MUCH nicer car than a Lexus rx technically.
2:39 (start-stop system) replace the battery under the seat, I know you have tested the battery and it shows fine, mine had the same issue, after battery replacement, all is fine. (my car has the battery under the drivers seat, since it is left hand drive)
Can you talk about the hybrid?
Also issue of inability to close the trunk with remote.
Also hazard light keeps blinking continuously if you press the lock button on the remote, you have to hold it for 5 seconds.
You just talked me out of a Cayenne. 😮 it’s like a little baby! Needs so much attention. 😅
No no they’re just like any other car. You look after them and they’ll look after you the knars
I found this video again and I would like to ask you are these vehicles reliable 'and are the automatic vehicle s have transfer case problems 'or it doesn't matter all Porsche cayenne have to get a new transfer case 'or is it just some need this done
Its some. I know the diesels have a different TC and I think e-hybrid too.
Thankfully, I haven't had any of these problems in 4 years since I bought my 2013 Cayenne. However, I did have to replace rear door lock mechanism on both sides, as well as lock mechanism for fuel filler cap and my trunk... every single one of those was an Audi part. However, I have to admit, I do have some squeaking and rattling but coming from the console in the roof, mostly because I have a panoramic roof.
Hey! Had the same issue with panoramic roof, it is worth servicing it every year by applying some lubricant. 50% chance it will remove the rattle
@@IamGOOM Thanks man, I'm going to try exactly that.
is it possible to program the auto turn on/off feature off? so it just idles at the light?
I have 2016 Cayenne headlight is out but the day runners flicker's. How can I fix it without buying a new headlight assembly?
Why use the auto start stop system it just consumes your engine and engine mounts
I love the start/stop feature on my Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Saves gas, reduces pollution, and goes silent for those long red lights. Whatever Toyota is doing different, they're doing it right because the restart is nearly imperceptible. And 118k miles in, I have had no problems with this system. So my point is that it CAN be done properly.
I have the 957 turbo with the old heavy drivetrain and new 4.8 engine. The cayenne is a great machine!
Hi, where is the drain plugs? For Porsche Cayenne 2011. Can’t find the link! Thanks!
Hi. Do you know how to fix the windshield water line? On the passenger side there is no water coming out. I guess it should be some kind of dirt once the driver side is ok.
You didn't mention scored cylinder walls requiring a new engine in pre-2015 models.
hi master.. how to settle a problem sign " dynamic cornering light defective"
I heard that the reason the transfer cases go bad is due to owner neglecting to maintain their transfer case fluid and reset transfer case adaptation values and teach in new fluid and parameters.
Stop/start is always going to wear out the starter motor, even one engineered to Porsche standards. I hit the stop/start off button in my Merc E-Class as soon as I get in and start the thing up for every journey. Then on my journey the starter motor turns once, rather than dozens or hundreds of times. I'd rather use £1 extra petrol per month than spend thousands replacing a worn out starter. The damn start/stop is always annoying and useless anyway.....sod's law that it nearly always turns the engine off about half a second before you try to pull away, so you save nothing in fuel!!
Had the same color dashboard on a 996 - the glare was intense, you have to look away to the side to avoid being totally blinded. A real PITA. Swore I would never get a Savanah being interior dash color again, black only.
Hello i have a 2016 Porsche Cayenne with front Hood Latch issue, is this common problem ? looking to see if plastic piece in cabin broke or not, Thanks, Mark
I have issue with transfer case with 2014 Cayenne, and it was covered under warranty and replace by dealer without any cost to me.
I have a 2012 Hybrid S, it’s a great car but the oil consumption is way too much now, I am loosing 1 quart of oil every 2500 miles, the dealer says it’s normal.. really?
same on my 2011 hybrid
Thanks mate for the vid, can the start-stop function be permanently shut off? Thanks
Yes with coding i did it by an X5 30d 2015
Yes with coding i did it by an X5 30d 2015
Yes and the add blue and the ERG the knars
6:00 So what you're saying is that if you have the tan interior, you should always wear sunglasses? :P
good to know
Or a blindfold...
True with the beige dashboard. But I just got a dash cover and that solved the issue for under $200
I have a 2013 Cayenne GTS, it has 124k on it and I have never had any of these "issues" at all. I love my car and would by again. I have black on black so I don't need to sue Porsche over my own bad buying decisions. Had Porsche for years and years, I also currently have a Panamera GTS and that has had zero issues either and that got about 85k on it now. I have had 911's with no issues as well as the Cayman S. IMHO Porsche is far and above the best most reliable brand on the market today. I have had mercedes, Jag the list goes on. Had problems with them all except my porsches. Yes I have Hyundai as well and that joker has been back twice.
Great video! I had the problem number 3, it was a big problem.
I have a coolant leak on my 958.2 and I believe it is a commonly n fault involving a plastic flange that attaches to the thermostat housing. There is a tutorial on Rennlist and a part number for an aluminum replacement. Maybe someone already mentioned this but there are many comments.
URO Part# 95510623100PRM-URP
The tutorial references 958.1 so I may be mistaken. But it does appear to be an issue on the VR6 engine.
what do you recommend for my radio it stopped working it is a 2017 cayenne platinum edition
on the biege dash board issue, could you not just put a dash cover ontop to negate the glare and protect the leather?
Is the new post 2018 model better? Does it vary from model to model in the Cayenne line up?
Have a 2013 Cayenne, i started hearing a crackling noise under the dash then the climate control stopped working. Suggestions?
I've got a 2016 Cayenne and I'm enjoying it very much. One issue I have is condensation inside the headlight cover. A quick Google search tells me it's a common problem.
Thanks Francis. I had never came across this problem so I’ll add it to the list 👍
Thanks for the tip ours does have this issue but we had a minor issue with a cylinder error which was fixed 3rd time lucky under warranty. Other than that love this car.
Yes! My 2015 Cayenne S purchased last November with 53k miles had 1 leaking headlight and one leaking tail light lens. I was able to repair by removing headlight, completely drying out and then resealing with high quality silicone sealer all the way around the seam. The tail light I purchased a used one on ebay, they're pretty cheap. And got the dealership to take $1,500 off the price because I noticed those two issues when first previewed the car.
TC
Annapolis, MD
And the good thing is, Francis, Porsche made it very easy to remove the headlight via special wrench included in the trunk, one twist and the headlight pulls out from the front. This is significant as large majority of vehicles require front bumper cover to be removed first to access headlamp assembly removal.
The headlights are ventilated, fogging will come and go based on climate, mine has it happen every once in a while on cool humid mornings, but driving it clears it up no sweat. (Mine has the led headlight option, not sure if this applies to the base lights).
Brilliant, great videos ? Very informative and your explanations are simple and easy to understand. Looking at a 2106 Macan 3.0, should I need a warranty policy ? Many thanks again. 👍
I had a 2016 Macan S. Absolutely fine brilliant car
It'll be 2106 before I can afford a 2016 Macan 3.0 too. As I be ... dead, its a moot point. 😂
on a 2012 Cayenne once the headlight is out can it be changed from LHD to RHD by mechanical means
Disk brakes on your bicycle. Very nice! Maybe you should do a video on the bike.
I’d love to at some point yeah. I’m new to it, and don’t know a great deal but I do know that I enjoy it.
Disc not disk doh
Slow or no crank when restarting after driving for a while. For example after topping up at the gas station. Starts up perfectly at cold start.
Does the solenoid go click click... armature could be getting worn...
Just bought a 2012 cayenne love it and knock on wood just had to change the drain plug 🤞🏾nothing major.