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Is the 2010–2024 Porsche Cayenne reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

3.7/ 10
Buy with caution

On our documented-fault scoring the Porsche Cayenne rates 3.7 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 4 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, suspension and battery. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless

What the score is built from

Critical
0
High
4
Medium
3
Low
1

Weak points cluster around engine, suspension, battery, transmission.

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The faults that decide it

SuspensionHigh

Air springs perishing and the compressor failing

Typically appears
70,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check ride height after standing overnight and listen for the compressor running long
Typical repair
Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
EngineHigh

Coolant pipe and thermostat housing leaks on V6 and V8 petrols

Typically appears
70,000+ miles
What to inspect
Look for dried coolant around the V of the engine
Typical repair
Cooling component replacement · £220–£750
BatteryHigh

Hybrid drive battery degradation on E-Hybrid models

Typically appears
60,000+ miles
What to inspect
Charge fully and compare indicated EV range with the original figure
Typical repair
EGR valve / cooler replacement · £300–£900
DrivetrainHigh

Juddering, skipping, or hesitation under light acceleration, caused by premature wear of the transfer case internal clutches.

Typically appears
40,000-70,000 miles
What to inspect
Drive the vehicle in a tight figure-of-eight at low speed while applying light throttle. Feel for a distinct slipping or juddering sensation through the floorpan.
Typical repair
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel · £700–£1,600
TransmissionMedium

Torque converter shudder from missed gearbox services

Typically appears
80,000+ miles
What to inspect
Feel for vibration at steady light throttle around 40mph
Typical repair
Automatic gearbox service or rebuild · £350–£3,000

Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.

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