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#BS-2004-PORCAY-7419

2004 Porsche Cayenne S

Based on reports from 74 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
74
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
9
TSBs
335
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 74 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

12 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

23
0–30K
8
30–60K
12
60–90K
9
90–120K
6
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (23 reports) • Median: 60K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine12 (16%)
Fuel System9 (12%)
Drivetrain7 (9%)
Electrical6 (8%)
Wheels & Tires4 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)3 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System3 (4%)
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock3 (4%)

2004 Porsche Cayenne S: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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03
5
04
13
05
2
06
5
07
2
09
7
10
7
11
4
12
3
13
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14
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15
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16
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17
9
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

03V351000Dec 2003

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AS REQUIRED BY PART 567.4(G)(3) AND (G)(4).

04V069000Mar 2004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED. DAMAGE TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

04V071000May 2004

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD A TRANSFER CASE INSTALLED THAT COULD, DUE TO CHANGES IN THE HOUSING CASTING, RESULT IN THE OIL PUMP ROTATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, OIL STARVATION OF THE INTERNAL GEARS MIGHT RESULT.

04V072000Mar 2004

SEATS

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAMES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.

04V231000Jun 2004

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT IS INSUFFICIENT RIVETED.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2004 Porsche Cayenne S vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

This vehicle

74

Class avg

112

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 4wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 74 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Porsche Cayenne S: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S is related to the engine, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S reliable?
The 2004 Porsche Cayenne S has 74 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Porsche Cayenne S problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Porsche Cayenne S problems start?
Based on 62 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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