Is the 2014 Porsche Cayenne reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Porsche Cayenne is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Porsche Cayenne?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Porsche Cayenne have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2014 Porsche Cayenne

◆ Worse than typical

2014 Porsche Cayenne
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This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 53
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2014: 53 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2003	2
2004	38
2005	32
2006	41
2008	27
2009	15
2010	1
2011	30
2012	27
2013	40
2014	53
2015	14
2016	40
2017	17
2018	13
2019	47
2020	24
2021	20
2022	4
2023	5
2024	5
2025	5
2026	5

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

32% · 17 reports

Air bags

17% · 9 reports

Electrical system

11% · 6 reports

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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that there was a separation between the bumper and headlights. As a result, water entered the headlight assemblies and caused electrical failures.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-04

Also filed under Exterior lighting and structure

Same day I both car when I reached home... The right side turn signal light fell off and was hanging from the wire. I had to go back to the dealership twice to fix this problem because they didn't have anything in stock.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-02

Also filed under Engine

Vehicle speed control

9% · 5 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 5 reports

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Catastrophic failure of Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pump in my 2014 Porsche Diesel Cayenne. Resulted in metal shavings/shrapnel throughout entire fuel system. Car abruptly stalled while pulling out of parking lot and was unable to restart.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-19

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2013-12-05Electrical system13V506000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cayenne and Cayenne GTS, model year 2013 Cayenne Diesel and model year 2014 Cayenne S, S Hybrid, Turbo, and Turbo…

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's…

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2014Complaint volume 53 complaints filed for this model year.
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2016-07-08Service brakes, hydraulic16V169000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

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2022-10-28Exterior lighting22V656000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Porsche Cayenne — pre-purchase inspection

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Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V506000 · Electrical system
Recall 16V169000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 22V656000 · Exterior lighting

FAQ

Is the 2014 Porsche Cayenne reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Porsche Cayenne is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Porsche Cayenne?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Porsche Cayenne have?: 3 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.