2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE
The 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint), Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE, potentially affecting up to 699,574 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 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V576000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (PORSCHE ROCHESTER, 3955 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623, (585) 334-1600) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVE SHAFT WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VIBRATION WENT FROM A PART TIME OCCURRENCE TO BEING A CONSISTENT OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE SUPPORT BEARING FAILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE SUPPORT BEARING WAS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY A PIECE OF RUBBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,350 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 52,000. UPDATED 03/05/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVESHAFT FAILED PREMATURELY. UPDATED EVOQ 03/08/12 UPDATED EVOQ 04/12/12
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVE SHAFT WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VIBRATION WENT FROM A PART TIME OCCURRENCE TO BEING A CONSISTENT OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE SUPPORT BEARING FAILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE SUPPORT BEARING WAS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY A PIECE OF RUBBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,350 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 52,000. UPDATED 03/05/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVESHAFT FAILED PREMATURELY. UPDATED EVOQ 03/08/12 UPDATED EVOQ 04/12/12
Safety Rating for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 184-23 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Technical information for the mud flap on the Cayenne - MY03-10. 9PA and 9PA1
No. 27-22 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus
No. 8-04 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions for fitting a foam rubber strip to the brake light switch retainer to solve malfunctions due to the brake light switch sticking.
No. 11-04 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions for replacing the side airbag plugs in the event that there are airbag warning lights active, fault codes 1217 and/or 1218.
122-A4N7P-09 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Information: A Cayenne with optional equipment no. 1D6 will come with a Trailer hitch receiver and wiring up to the receiver hitch that includes a control unit to operate the trailer parking lights, turn signals and brake lights. The Cayenne is also pre-wired for a brake controller. You will need...
17-08 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
PORSCHE: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (I-NO. 7K3, 7K4). COMPLAINT TPM NOT ACTIVE AFTER CHANGING WHEELS. *PE
0604 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
IN-TANK FUEL DELIVERY - DIAGRAM. *TT
106 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FRONT DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. *TT
1005 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
IMPROVING WINDSHIELD WIPER EFFICIENCY. *TT
6005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRIC MALFUNCTIONS DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CAYENNE
- 2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE (current)
- 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 51 complaints
- 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 43 complaints
- 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 55 complaints
- 2007 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 0 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE — 38 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 — 67 total complaints