2017 Porsche Cayenne problems and complaints
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche Cayenne. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (7), Exterior Lighting (4), Unknown Or Other (4).
Key takeaways
- 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 39% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 22% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 17% |
| Engine | 3 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% |
| Tires | 1 | 6% |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% |
| Structure | 1 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-09
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated the vehicle experiencing a catastrophic powertrain and electrical failure. The vehicle experienced severe thermal overloading behind the dashboard, and the radio head unit was excessively hot causing chrome trim around the screen to melt. The CAN bus was corru...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-09-15
The RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT has experienced recurring water/moisture intrusion and has now completely failed and no longer illuminates. This creates a safety concern because the vehicle has substantially reduced forward illumination for nighttime driving. On September 23, 2024, an authorized Porsche dealer performed hea...
Electrical System,tires - filed 2026-07-27
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that the vehicle was hacked. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's assistance safety features malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to swerve despite the driver's efforts to drive straight. Infotainment settings confirmed tha...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.