Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Porsche Cayenne
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Porsche Cayenne has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V656000 Headlight Adjustment Screw Missing Cover/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V446000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V076000 FUEL LINE TO FUEL DISTRIBUTOR PIPE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Porsche Cayenne faces notable issues including a recalled fuel line defect and common electrical and powertrain complaints. Such factors lead to increased ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel line | 60,000–90,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| engine components | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$5,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 7,500 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 40,000 miles
- Inspect timing chain at 100,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor from engine area
- Dashboard warning lights
- Transmission slipping or rough shifts
- Engine knocking sounds
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Porsche Cayenne at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.