2019 Porsche Cayenne vs 2019 Toyota Highlander
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 Porsche Cayenne | 2019 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 480 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 820 | 162 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 13,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Porsche Cayenne | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 194 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 86 |
| Engine | 5 | 69 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 56 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 62 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 43 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2019 Porsche Cayenne
2019 Toyota Highlander
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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.