2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayenne Turbo years
- Not enough data 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. That ranks 3rd out of 14 Cayenne Turbo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 100%), typically at around 61,093 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner 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 Turbo 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 | 7 | 100% | 61,093 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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.
While driving on the freeway my temp gauge started climbing and the low coolant light came on. I immediately pulled off of the freeway and had the car towed to a porsche mechanic. He later identified the problem as the pipe or tube that connects to the water/coolant distributor came loose spilling…
Under moderate acceleration a coolant distributor pipe failed without warning and sprayed/leaked coolant all over the engine bay and underneath the car. The failure occurred at the back of the engine where a pressed in pipe fitting came loose from the engine casting. Repair required removal of the…
In 2010, i bought a '08 cayenne turbo at 40k miles. Prior to delivery, i had porsche dealership run a system check to confirm the vehicle was mechanically solid & free of defects. Subsequently, they performed a repair on the coolant pipes (still under factory warranty) and assured me it was in…
While driving, all of the sudden felt a strong coolant smell, slowed down immediately and drove home. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the coupling pipe that inserts into the water distributor was coming out. The glue that held the pipe in place failed and the pipe was 60% out! I…
The car suddenly developed a huge leak in coolant. After diagnose, it was identified that on the coolant distributor behind the engine there is a coupler which was glued onto the distributor. The glue will break down over a few years and the coolant pipe be blown out causing the entire engine to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
Owners most often report engine, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
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 Turbo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayenne Turbo model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.