2019 Ford Explorer vs 2019 Porsche Cayenne
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Explorer | 2019 Porsche Cayenne |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 294 | 42 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 134 | 820 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,136 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Porsche Cayenne |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 148 | 0 |
| Power Train | 35 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 10 |
| Engine | 19 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Stalling | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2019 Ford Explorer
2019 Porsche Cayenne
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.