2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayenne GTS years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS. That is the most of any Cayenne GTS model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
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 contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS. The contact stated there was a delay when starting the vehicle however, immediately afterward there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was…
I purchased a 2008 porsche cayenne on 3/14/18. Here we are 3 months later and i noticed a strong gas smell coming from the driver rear tire. I used google to diagnose my concerns and found this: september 25, 2017 ' porsche is recalling more than 50,000 cayenne suvs because the fuel pump filter…
During low speed driving (roughly 20mph) in congested highway traffic, i attempted to shift gears on the manual transmission in my 2008 porsche cayenne gts. Upon doing so, the clutch pedal lost all resistance and pinned directly on the floorboard. As i began navigating toward the shoulder, smoke…
Other Porsche Cayenne GTS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cayenne GTS | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Cayenne GTS | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Cayenne GTS | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Cayenne GTS | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Cayenne GTS | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Cayenne GTS | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayenne GTS model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.