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
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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
- £1,950
- Worst case, everything
- £11,550
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 £2,930–£11,550 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineMedium
Oil leaking from the rear of the 3.0 V6 diesel engine block, typically originating from a failing upper timing chain cover seal.
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Shine a torch down the bulkhead side of the engine bay and inspect the rear plastic undertray for fresh oil pooling or weeping.
DrivetrainHigh
Juddering, skipping, or hesitation under light acceleration, caused by premature wear of the transfer case internal clutches.
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel£700–£1,600
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.
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
InteriorLow
High-pitched chirping or ticking noises from the passenger footwell, indicating impending failure of the HVAC blower motor bearings.
Air-con regas or compressor£90–£900
Inspect · Manually cycle the interior climate fan through all speed settings. Listen closely in the passenger footwell for any squeaking, ticking, or vibration.
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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