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2010–2024 Porsche Cayenne · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Porsche Cayenne typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£350–£3,000
Top three risks, from
£900
Worst case, everything
£6,650

The single priciest documented job on the 2010–2024 Porsche Cayenne is automatic gearbox service or rebuild at £350–£3,000. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,240£6,650 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

TransmissionMedium

Torque converter shudder from missed gearbox services

Automatic gearbox service or rebuild£350–£3,000

Inspect · Feel for vibration at steady light throttle around 40mph

SuspensionHigh

Air springs perishing and the compressor failing

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

Inspect · Check ride height after standing overnight and listen for the compressor running long

BatteryHigh

Hybrid drive battery degradation on E-Hybrid models

EGR valve / cooler replacement£300–£900

Inspect · Charge fully and compare indicated EV range with the original figure

ElectricalMedium

Parking sensor and camera modules failing with water ingress

Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900

Inspect · Test every sensor and camera on a wet day

EngineHigh

Coolant pipe and thermostat housing leaks on V6 and V8 petrols

Cooling component replacement£220–£750

Inspect · Look for dried coolant around the V of the engine

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

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