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
"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)"choppy acceleration and loud clicking noises when turning at low speeds"
Anonymous, IN (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)"Rough and missed shifts that got progressively worse over the course of a few months. The dealer inevitably said that they were unable to duplicate the problem even though I was at the dealer multiple times with other issues and complained about the rough shifts every time. They finally agreed that there was an issue and performed the repairs."
Anonymous, TN (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)"Noisy and Jerky under accelaeration at about 30,00 miles. Dealer replaced under warranty at no cost, supplied loaner car. No problems since. I consider this part of AWD system."
Anonymous, GA (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)"Transfer case had to be replaced due to unusual vibration in the front end when turning."
Jim E., OK (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)"Car was clearly slipping on acceleration. Power transfer was very poor. The transfer case had to be replaced. The dealer commented that this has been a common problem with this car. No problems since the replacement."
Curtis R., UT (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)"It started jerking. I took it in and they replaced it under warranty"
Anonymous, FL (2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS 3.6-L V6)"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)"Acceleration felt irregular. Problem was fixed under warranty. Original transfer case design had vent ports that allowed water in that affected the grease. Very expensive repair if out of warranty!"
Anonymous, PA (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)
"Covered under discussion of transfer case replacement."
Anonymous, GA (2016 Porsche Cayenne Base 3.6-L V6)