Porsche Cayenne years to avoid
The Porsche Cayenne years to avoid are 2014, 2019, 2016, 2006, 2013, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
689
Total complaints
27
Recall campaigns
2003–2026
Years covered
12
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Cayenne years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 76 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 63 | |
| 2016 | High complaints + open investigation | 56 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 55 | |
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 55 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 51 | |
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 43 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 38 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 37 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 22 | |
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 18 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 16 |
Every Cayenne year
Common questions
What are the worst Porsche Cayenne years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Cayenne years to avoid are 2014, 2019, 2016, 2006, 2013, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Porsche Cayenne?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cayenne years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Porsche Cayenne have?
Across all model years, the Cayenne has 27 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 689 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.