2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
The 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SEAT BELTS. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (4 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Suspensionfront (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO, potentially affecting up to 219,191 vehicles.
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 04V071000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 4,099 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD A TRANSFER CASE INSTALLED THAT COULD, DUE TO CHANGES IN THE HOUSING CASTING, RESULT IN THE OIL PUMP ROTATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, OIL STARVATION OF THE INTERNAL GEARS MIGHT RESULT.
Consequence: CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE TRANSFER CASE HOUSING. INCORRECT TORQUE WOULD THEN BE APPLIED TO THE DRIVEN WHEELS OR OIL COULD LEAK AND CONTACT THE TIRES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE HOUSING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 3, 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 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 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HEARD SOME KNOCKING FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR. I STOPPED AND INSPECTED UNDER THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. SO I DECODED TO BRING IT TO MY SERVICE PROVIDER. I DROVE ABOUT 3 MILES AT SLOW SPEEDS TO GET TO THE SERVICE PROVIDER. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM. ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLDS THE KNUCKLE TO THE WHEEL HAD BACKED OUT AND WAS BANGING AROUND THE BREAK SYSTEM. THEY SAID I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL IT WAS FIXED.
I HEARD SOME KNOCKING FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR. I STOPPED AND INSPECTED UNDER THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. SO I DECODED TO BRING IT TO MY SERVICE PROVIDER. I DROVE ABOUT 3 MILES AT SLOW SPEEDS TO GET TO THE SERVICE PROVIDER. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM. ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLDS THE KNUCKLE TO THE WHEEL HAD BACKED OUT AND WAS BANGING AROUND THE BREAK SYSTEM. THEY SAID I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL IT WAS FIXED.
I HEARD SOME KNOCKING FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR. I STOPPED AND INSPECTED UNDER THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. SO I DECODED TO BRING IT TO MY SERVICE PROVIDER. I DROVE ABOUT 3 MILES AT SLOW SPEEDS TO GET TO THE SERVICE PROVIDER. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM. ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLDS THE KNUCKLE TO THE WHEEL HAD BACKED OUT AND WAS BANGING AROUND THE BREAK SYSTEM. THEY SAID I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL IT WAS FIXED.
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Safety Rating for the 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2820 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
BAR IGNITION MODULES (COILS) WITH PART NO. 948.602.104.00 AND 948.602.104.01. *KB UPDATED 8/9/11. *PE
0702 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LEVEL ADJUSTMENT FAULT CODE 1772 - PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL LINE -- THE DIAGNOSIS FOR LEVEL CONTROL FAULT 1772 DOES NOT INDICATE THE LEVEL CONTROL COMPRESSOR AS POSSIBLE FAULT CAUSE. *NJ
9436 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS DUE TO STICKING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT
508 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
SPRAY NOZZLE FOR REAR WINDOW. *TC
509 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
REPLACING FRONT BRAKE PADS. *TC
517 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
REAR WIPER ARM OF REAR WINDOW WIPER SYSTEM CAN BREAK OFF WHEN FOLDING OUT FROM THE REAR WINDOW. REPLACING REAR WIPER ARM. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN. *TT
523 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DIFFICULTY OPENING THE REAR LID. REPLACING BOTH REAR LID PNEUMATIC SHOCKS. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN. *TT
603 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SUBSTITUTE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION. *TT
403 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AUXILIARY HEATER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
- 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 1 complaint
- 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO (current)
- 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 4 complaints
- 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 1 complaint
- 2007 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 8 complaints
- 2009 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 0 complaints
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