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#BS-2015-PORCAY-2AC52015 Porsche Cayenne
Based on reports from 16 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 16 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
Top reported problems
speedometer reads high by 4 mph
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 16K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine (3 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2015 Porsche Cayenne: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 16K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Porsche Cayenne. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
SUSPENSION
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S vehicles manufactured November 26, 2014, to November 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the suspension alignment on the front and rear axles may not have been performed correctly and the screw connections of the camber, toe and caster may not have been tightened with the specified torque.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Porsche Cayenne is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2015 Porsche Cayenne vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
16
Class avg
56
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard 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. 16 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Porsche Cayenne Model Years
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