MYRModel Year Report

2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:40:57.323Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 1 complaint 2004: 15 complaints 2004 15 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 1 complaint 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 15 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 15 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020

2004: 15 complaints

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YearComplaints
20031
200415
20054
20061
20087
20090
20100
201111
20122
20130
20140
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Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

4 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

While pulling out from a parking lot into major city street the vehicle hesitated to respond to accelerator input with approaching traffic.*ak the vehicle moved off from a stop and into the closest lane fine but would not accelerate as more...

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-01

Customer campaign notice received regarding main wiring harness routing. As well as problems with engine not responding to accelerator pedal.*mr the vehicle's engine unexpectedly does not respond to input on the accelerator peal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-07

Suspension

3 of 15 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front and springs/bags.

Engine

2 of 15 total reports mention: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Leaking plastic cooling pipes, vehicle in motion, city street boca rayon fl

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-11

Owner operates a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, 4.5L V8 engine. This vehicle, with just over 61,000 miles began to overheat four days prior to the incident (Detected by fluctuating temperature gauge).

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-18

Tires

2 of 15 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Steering

2 of 15 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing column.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2003-12-22Equipment03V351000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the affected vehicles may be missing the gross vehicle weight rating (Gvwr) and gross axle weight ratings (Gawr) on the certification label as required by part…

    Remedy: Dealers will apply the corrected label. Owner notification began on December 22, 2003. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

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    2004-03-29Electrical system04V069000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the main wiring harness was incorrectly routed. Damage to the main wiring harness can lead to the failure of various electrical systems.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route the wiring harness. Owner notification schedule began on March 29, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

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    2004-03-29Seats04V072000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the driver's side seat frames were not adequately welded.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side seat frame. Owner notification began on March 29, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

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    2004-05-03Power train04V071000 Certain sport utility vehicles may have had a transfer case installed that could, due to changes in the housing casting, result in the oil pump rotation. Should this occur, oil starvation of the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transfer case housing and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. Owner notification began on May 3, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

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    2004-06-01Seat belts04V231000 On certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. Owner notification began on June 1, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

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    2005-05-17Seat belts04V593000 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…

    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…

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    2005-11-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-03-15 SRS warning light illumination
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    2006-03-15Engineering analysisClosed 2007-03-12 SRS warning light illumination
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    2018-07-06Fuel system, gasoline17V576000 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.

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    2019-08-09Power train19V446000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V351000 · Equipment
  • Recall 04V069000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 04V072000 · Seats
  • Recall 04V071000 · Power train
  • Recall 04V231000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 04V593000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 17V576000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 19V446000 · Power train
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FAQ

Is the 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.