2008 Porsche Cayenne S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayenne S years
- Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Porsche Cayenne S. That ranks 6th out of 16 Cayenne S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 115,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner 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 S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 80% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Porsche Cayenne S 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 porsche cayenne s. While driving various speeds, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel, high pressure, and pressure pumps failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Coolant distributor bolted to the back of engine block has a glued -in pipe that connects to a hose. The glued-in pipe is leaking and half way pushed out of the distributor. The imminent failure of this part could have caused immediate overheat and fire due to catastrophic coolant system failure…
I was driving on the highway. Accelerating as i was merging into the highway. I saw smoke coming out the back. Check coolant light came on. When i stopped i saw coolant everywhere underneath the car. The dealership determined the glue from the coolant tubes failed and needs to install new coolant…
The distributor collector coolant systems including the pipes has failed. However, i have been informed by the porsche corporate office there are no complaints or recalls on file. Unfortunately, they were unable to provide the number of complaints for this make/model/year. On the date of the…
On my 2008 porsche cayenne s ( purchased in march 2007) i have at least 3 times experienced a incorrect downshift initiated by the automobile in all cases the car/computer obviously wanted to shift down to a lower gear ( going up a steep hill at highway speed, traversing a steep parking lot at low…
Other Porsche Cayenne S years
← 2007 Cayenne S · 2009 Cayenne S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Cayenne S | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Cayenne S | 6 | 2 |
| 2011 Cayenne S | 17 | 3 |
| 2009 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Cayenne S | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Cayenne S | 13 | 3 |
| 2005 Cayenne S | 10 | 4 |
| 2004 Cayenne S | 48 | 9 |
| 2003 Cayenne S | 4 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Porsche Cayenne S?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Porsche Cayenne S?
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 S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayenne S model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.