MYRModel Year Report

2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:14:27.278Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 4 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 2005: 4 complaints 2005 4 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 2005: 4 complaints 2005 4 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

2005: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20031
200415
20054
20061
20087
20090
20100
201111
20122
20130
20140
20150
20190
20200

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 4 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Driving from ny city on November 20, 2018 all of a sudden start hearing loud clunking/thumping noise from the under of the car. It was scary. Drove home very slowly with flashers on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-26

Transmission will slip during initial acceleration, especially when vehicle has not been driven recently, and vehicle will intermittently have delays in downshifting or acceleration resulting in safety concerns when prompt acceleration is needed...

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-25

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

INJURY
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I was driving my new 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo purchased at the end of December, 2004 on the highway at around 50 MPH when suddenly the car shifted to a lower gear and jerked forward with such intensity, it was as if someone had put on the...

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-29

Engine

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.

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I parked the car in the garage after running errands. When I returned to the garage the next morning there was a large puddle of fluid surrounding the car below. The check engine light stated that I needed to check coolant level.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-03

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V593000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 17V576000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 19V446000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.