2011 Porsche Cayenne power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Porsche Cayenne — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2011 model Porsche Cayenne S. From the service records, I can tell the car has had two transfer cases already replaced and is in need of another. The first transfer case was replaced in mid-2016 by the dealer at about 46,000 miles. The second transfer case was replaced just over 12,000…”
filed May 9, 2023
“2011 Cayenne Turbo: Vehicle has had recent transfer case servicing. Experiencing a grinding sensation on roundabouts, and turns that almost feels as if the brake is applied. If issue continues to worsen, it could easily cause an accident as a sudden speed reduction on a roundabout, or turn may…”
filed Jan 13, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Cayenne years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cayenne | 4 | 18% |
| 2019 Cayenne | 6 | 15% |
| 2016 Cayenne | 7 | 18% |
| 2014 Cayenne | 17 | 32% |
| 2013 Cayenne | 16 | 40% |
| 2012 Cayenne | 12 | 44% |
| 2008 Cayenne | 6 | 22% |
| 2006 Cayenne | 8 | 20% |
| 2005 Cayenne | 4 | 13% |
| 2004 Cayenne | 10 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Porsche Cayenne
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.