2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
9
Recalls
26
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
The 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 26 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), Power Traindriveline (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S, potentially affecting up to 883,701 vehicles.
Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the...
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
View full details →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the...
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
View full details →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the...
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
View full details →Recall 19V446000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 99,665 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4...
Consequence: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service...
View full details →Recall 17V576000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 50,145 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number...
View full details →Recall 04V593000 — SEAT BELTS
| 31,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR...
Consequence: WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A CLIP IN EITHER OF THE AFFECTED REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS AND PROVIDE AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWARRANTED CONVERSION FROM ALR TO ELR MODE WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY...
View full details →Recall 04V231000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
| 19,175 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT IS INSUFFICIENT RIVETED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BELT BUCKLE LATCH AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
View full details →Recall 04V069000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
| 10,637 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED. DAMAGE TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
Consequence: IN EXTREME CASES, TO A CABLE FIRE BENEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
View full details →Recall 04V068000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 35 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE GROUND CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SPIRAL RING OF THE TANK FILLER NECK AND THE CONNECTING PIPE TO THE FUEL TANK IS INADEQUATE, THE FLOW OF FUEL DURING REFUELING CAN CREATE AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE, WHICH COULD DISCHARGE AND SPARK. THIS SPARK COULD IGNITE FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OUTSIDE THE TANK FILLER NECK THAT COULD...
Consequence: DUE TO SUCH A STARTLING EVENT, THE INDIVIDUAL REFUELING THE VEHICLE COULD REMOVE THE FUEL NOZZLE AT PRECISELY THE MOMENT OF THE DETONATION WITHOUT FIRST STOPPING THE FUELING PROCESS. IN SUCH A CIRCUMSTANCE, FUEL ESCAPING OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY IGNITE, RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND CONNECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
View full details →Recall 04V072000 — SEATS
| 4,144 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAMES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT FRAME COULD BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
View full details →Recall 03V351000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 326 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AS REQUIRED BY PART 567.4(G)(3) AND (G)(4).
Consequence: THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE INFORMED OF THE VEHICLE'S GVWR AND GAWR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL APPLY THE CORRECTED LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PORSCHE NOTIFIED ME OF RECALL NOVEMBER 29 2017
DEAR SIR/ MADAM THANK YOU FOR YOUR LETTER OF NOVEMBER 29, 2017, REGARDING RECALL OF OUR VEHICLE PORSCHE CAYENNE S #[XXX] (RECALL # 17V-576). PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE PROBLEM I EXPERIENCED WITH THE FUEL PUMP IN THE VEHICLE, I HAD TO REPLACE THE PUMPS RH AND LH, WITH REQUIRED ACCESSORIES. A TOTAL COST OF THE REPAIR, INCLUDING PARTS AND LABOR, WAS $2,640. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THE ABOVE IS SUFFICIENT, OR I SHOULD STILL NEED ADDITIONAL REPAIR. ALSO LET ME KNOW IF YOU COULD BE ABLE TO REIMBURSE THE TOTAL OR PARTIAL COST OF THE ABOVE REPAIR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
FAILURE OF DRIVESHAFT AND TRANSMISSION 6 YEAR HISTORY OF "HESITATION" WHENEVER CAR ACCELERATED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ATI-1103 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PORSCHE: THE CHECK ENGINE COMES ON. *PE
5789 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REAR CONVENIENCE SYSTEMS - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. CONTROL UNITS FOR REAR/DOOR CONVENIENCE SYSTEM, DME, SEAT MEMORY, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, KESSY, VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ARE FAULTY OR DO NOT FUNCTION. *TT
3965 — POWER TRAIN
WARNING MESSAGE IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM FAULTY. *TT
2470 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RESTARTING DME CONTROL UNIT PROGRAMMING AFTER ABORTED ATTEMPT. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN 9/04, DATED 10/7/04. *TT
1404 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPROGRAMMING THE DME AFTER PROGRAMMING INTERRUPTION. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN 904 DATED 10-7-04. *TT
5717 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR LOCK SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. *TT
406 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DUE TO FAULTY SOFTWARE IN THE TOWBAR SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT, THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE WARNING MESSAGE CHECK TRAILER LIGHTING IN THE IC WILL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS SWITCHED ON WITH SIMULTANEOUS BRAKING FOR AT LEAST 3 SECONDS WHEN TOWING A TRAILER. *TT
4456 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
SPARE WHEEL CARRIER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *TT
1104 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
OFF-ROAD NAVIGATION MODULE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *TT
604 — TRAILER HITCHES
TRAILER HITCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *MJ
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CAYENNE S
- 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S (current)
- 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 74 complaints
- 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 10 complaints
- 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 13 complaints
- 2007 PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 1 complaint
- 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 6 complaints
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