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2008 Porsche Cayenne S recalls and problems

The 2008 Porsche Cayenne S has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Porsche Cayenne S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Porsche Cayenne S recalls

Recall 22V-656: Exterior Lighting

Reported Aug 30, 2022 · 222,858 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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.

2008 Porsche Cayenne S problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine4
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 111,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Porsche Cayenne S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 120,000 miles · reported Sep 14, 2018
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 repaired by a dealer due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Engine · at 129,000 miles · reported Jan 22, 2018
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. The repair is extremely expensive. Porsche has a new part that has the pipe threaded in instead of glued. Porsche should recall this and pay for the repair. This is an obvious design flaw and safety issue. Imagine 8 gallons of hot coolant discharging all over, say a motorcyclist going 70 MPH. This…
Engine · at 98,000 miles · reported Oct 19, 2016
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 pipes.
Engine · at 111,000 miles · reported Feb 2, 2016
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 incident I was driving the vehicle and the coolant light appeared (No other symptoms), I did not hit a bump, it was all of a sudden when my vehicle began to smoke as if it was on fire.
Power Train · at 10,000 miles · reported Feb 24, 2010
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 speed) etc rather than shifting one gear the car seems to have shifted 2 or 3 gears at one time the engine revved to about 5000 RPM within the red line limits- very noisy and disconcerting I exited the problem by manually shifting to neutral which cleared the problem then back to drive I reported the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Porsche Cayenne S have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Porsche Cayenne S: 22V-656 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Porsche Cayenne S?

Owners report engine problems most often (4 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 111,000 miles.

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.