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2005 Porsche Cayenne S

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2005 Porsche Cayenne S
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:44.430Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Porsche Cayenne S Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 48 complaints 2005: 10 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2007: 1 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2011: 17 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2024: 0 complaints 2024
2005: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
20034
200448
200510
200613
20071
20085
20090
201117
20126
20130
20140
20150
20190
20201
20210
20240

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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I AM AN OWNER OF THE 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. THE PORSCHE CAYENNE SEEMED TO HAVE A HESITATION ISSUE THAT WE HAVE TRIED TO HAVE REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070626

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THEN LUNGES FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THIS IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED. *AK *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20050317

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

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IN 2016, AT AROUND 85,000 MILES THE BIG O TIRES, LOCATED AT 3415 S MARYLAND PKWY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89169, INSTALLED FOUR NEW TIRE ON MY CAYENNE S, 2005. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER IS CONTINENTAL AND ALL TIRES ARE OF 275/45/19 SIZE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180615

STRUCTURE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure.

CRASH
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IN A PARKING LOT TRAVELING AT 7 MPH APPROX, APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PSM (STABILITY MANAGEMENT) LIGHTS AND BUZZERS CAME ON. LOST ALL BRAKES ON THE CAR AND COULD NOT STOP. PUMPED THE BRAKES AND STILL NO STOPPING CAPABILITY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140911

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 10 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V576000 (FUEL PUMP, GASOLINE) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180504

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050517 — seat belts

CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A CLIP IN EITHER OF THE AFFECTED REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS AND PROVIDE AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWARRANTED CONVERSION FROM ALR TO ELR MODE WIT

Campaign 04V593000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20051110 — PE (closed 20060315)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION

I 20060315 — EA (closed 20070312)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION

R 20180706 — fuel system, gasoline

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Campaign 17V576000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190809 — power train

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V446000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221028 — exterior lighting

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 22V656000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Porsche Cayenne S — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V593000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V576000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V446000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V656000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Porsche Cayenne S reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Porsche Cayenne S?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Porsche Cayenne S have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.