Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Porsche Cayenne
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Porsche Cayenne has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 18 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 #18V844000 Incorrect Thread may Allow Ski Bag to Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Of the 18 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Porsche Cayenne has an average reliability rating, with some recurring issues in the electrical and lighting systems, as well as potential recalls affecting other components. While complaints aren't excessively high, these issues could lead to moderate maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| exterior lighting | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| engine mounts | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | 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 changes every 10,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement at 50,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 5 years
- Tire rotation every 7,000 miles
- Transmission service at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim headlights or flickering
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Engine vibration at idle
- Strange noises from engine bay
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Porsche Cayenne at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.