2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo recalls and problems

The 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo recalls

Recall 22V-656: Exterior Lighting

Reported Aug 30, 2022 · 222,858 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	7
Power Train	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 61,093 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 88,500 miles · reported Aug 10, 2017

While driving on the freeway my temp gauge started climbing and the low coolant light came on. I immediately pulled off of the freeway and had the car towed to a porsche mechanic. He later identified the problem as the pipe or tube that connects to the water/coolant distributor came loose spilling all of the coolant out, which could of LED to a catastrophic engine failure while on the freeway. Not sure what the cost is going to be yet. My mechanic said he's seen this failure on 957 cayenne v8s many times. This is a dangerous thing to have happen on the freeway.

Engine · at 61,093 miles · reported Oct 29, 2014

Under moderate acceleration a coolant distributor pipe failed without warning and sprayed/leaked coolant all over the engine bay and underneath the car. The failure occurred at the back of the engine where a pressed in pipe fitting came loose from the engine casting. Repair required removal of the engine at a cost in excess of $3.500. All the coolant was lost from the engine and luckily I was on a side street and not the highway.

Engine · at 40,000 miles · reported Sep 3, 2014

In 2010, I bought a '08 cayenne turbo at 40k miles. Prior to delivery, I had porsche dealership run a system check to confirm the vehicle was mechanically solid & free of defects. Subsequently, they performed a repair on the coolant pipes (Still under factory warranty) and assured me it was in excellent condition to purchase. 105k miles: cayenne's starter was making noises and not functioning 100% of time, so I brought vehicle to the same porsche dealership who had been servicing it since 2010. The starter was immersed in coolant. I was informed that my (Previously "repaired") coolant pipes…

Engine · at 74,000 miles · reported Jul 6, 2014

While driving, all of the sudden felt a strong coolant smell, slowed down immediately and drove home. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the coupling pipe that inserts into the water distributor was coming out. The glue that held the pipe in place failed and the pipe was 60% out! I stopped in time before the pipe completely blew out and sudden loss of coolant occurred, the pipe was literally finger tight, nothing held it in place anymore. Porsche quotes $3500 to repair!!!! This needs to be a service action clear as day.

Engine · at 72,000 miles · reported Apr 17, 2014

The car suddenly developed a huge leak in coolant. After diagnose, it was identified that on the coolant distributor behind the engine there is a coupler which was glued onto the distributor. The glue will break down over a few years and the coolant pipe be blown out causing the entire engine to lose coolant, which is extremely dangerous. This is a pure design issue and porsche did not issue a recall on. The most ridiculous thing is that in order to fix it, the entire engine and transmission has to come out, which will cost most than 5000 to 6000 dollars

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo: 22V-656 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?

Owners report engine problems most often (7 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 61,093 miles.

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.