CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Porsche Cayenne has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (10 reports).
2004 Porsche Cayenne recalls
Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights
On certain Porsche Boxster, Boxster S, Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles from 2001 to 2003, the caps covering the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws may be missing.
Car May Roll Away If Left Without Park Selected
The gear selector lever bushing that attaches the shifter to the gearbox can degrade over time and detach.
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack and Leak Fuel, Causing Fire Risk
The fuel pump flange on certain gasoline-powered Porsche Cayenne vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak from the fuel system.
Most common 2004 Porsche Cayenne problems
Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
Strong odor of gasoline traveling through the vents injected into vehicle. Fuel filter has a crack. Underhood electrical problems that may cause a fire
The contact is a car seat technician. The contact worked with a family who owns a Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max Convertible Car Seat, as the technician was inspecting the car seat she noticed the chest clip was not working as needed. The magnetic piece that clips on the chest area comes out easily.
The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair appointment, he noticed that the steering wheel had a quarter inch of play. The U-Joint connection was severely corroded. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column and steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 266,969.
There is a significant smell of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. There was a recall on the same make, model, and year for fuel pump filter flange leaks, which are indicative of a strong smell of gas inside the car. This can potentially cause the car to start on fire. The dealer stated due to the VIN, the vehicle was not covered under the existing recall.
The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting), 19V446000 (Power Train), and 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to read accurately. The headlamp wiring had been deteriorating causing the headlights to malfunction. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Parts distributions disconnect.
2004 Porsche Cayenne questions
Does the 2004 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne: Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights; Car May Roll Away If Left Without Park Selected; Fuel Pump Flange May Crack and Leak Fuel, Causing Fire Risk; Seat Belts; Seat Belts:Rear/Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Porsche Cayenne?
Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (10), Engine (9), Fuel/Propulsion System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Porsche Cayenne has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.