2016 Porsche Cayenne Reliability

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2016 Porsche Cayenne owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

What Owners Say

Differential

"The transfer case had to be replaced due to hard shifts. This is supposedly a common problem for the 2016 Cayenne"

Anonymous, SC (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)

Transfer case

"Full transfer case failure at 16,000 miles. It had to be replaced and was out of service for almost 10 days"

Curtis R., UT (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)

"Transfer case gears were "slipping", especially when turning sharp corners or when traveling at freeway speeds. Dealer and indicated it would take about 6 weeks to get a new transfer case from Germany. Porsche overnighted it and the dealer had the car back on the road in less than 30 hours"

Edward T., WA (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)

"this is an obvious problem with this car..They did not have it in this country and had to get it from Germany..really when I know others now who had the same problem..they should have a stock in the usa...It took 3 weeks and only because I made them fed ex it and that took a week..really a 2016 Porsche!!!"

Anonymous, NY (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.

What Owners Say

Turbo or supercharger

"Crack in the turbo tube let to engine not functioning at full power"

Anonymous, ON (2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS 3.6-L V6 turbo)

Electric System

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

Headlights

"Occasional fault indicated with headlight adjustment"

Michael O., RI (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.

What Owners Say

Overheating

"it was not overheating it would not get to operating temperature, it was a cooling control module issue"

Anonymous, NH (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base Unsure)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

Fuel System

Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement.

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

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