2012 Porsche Cayenne power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Porsche Cayenne — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transfer case is faulty. It was replaced at 26,000 miles and now it is acting the same way again at 48.000 miles. I was entering the hwy and the car jumped forward and suddenly lost power before jumping into gear. This is not safe considering there was a car in front of me and behind. Did not…”
filed Apr 22, 2020
“The transfer case in this car is failing at 53,000 miles causing unsafe, jerking acceleration leading to total breakdown/shutdown if not corrected. Numerous owners experience the same issue. The manufacturer acknowledges the defect and is now providing newly designed repair parts described as…”
filed Dec 3, 2019
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% |
| 2011 Cayenne | 11 | 37% |
| 2008 Cayenne | 6 | 22% |
| 2006 Cayenne | 8 | 20% |
| 2005 Cayenne | 4 | 13% |
| 2004 Cayenne | 10 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.