2011 Porsche Cayenne (E2) Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 18, 2011 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cayenne (E2) years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Porsche Cayenne (E2). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 1,881 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 Porsche Cayenne (E2) problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~1,881 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~301 mi
Power Train2 · ~301 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~3,200 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~3,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System267%1,881——
Engine and Engine Cooling267%301——
Power Train267%301——
Unknown or Other133%3,200——
Vehicle Speed Control133%3,200——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2011 Porsche Cayenne (E2) recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne (E2).

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The factory programming of the computer and speed control is incorrect. Porsche states that the vehicle is operating within characteristics and specifications [and according to us law a variance of up to 18% is allowed in the speedometer.] however, porsche has taken the us law to mean that it is…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Sep 18, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10425928

When rolling slowly (<15mph) 1-2 second stall/bog after pressing accelerator before car accelerates, creating a major safety issue esp when merging with traffic, changing lanes, etc. *tr porsche north america denies this is a problem after inspection and says its "performing to specification"…

Power Train · received Sep 2, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10423070

Vehicle fails to accelerate from a stop intermittently. Vehicle hesitates/ bogs down for 5 to 8 seconds before accelerating regardless of the throttle position. This intermittent failure has not been identified or replicated by the dealer nor repaired. It is a critical safety issue since it impairs…

Electrical System · received May 18, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10401992

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Porsche Cayenne (E2)?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Porsche Cayenne (E2)?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 Porsche Cayenne (E2) a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayenne (E2) model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.