Is the Cayenne Diesel reliable?
The consensus is that the Cayenne is well made and brilliant to drive, with diesel economy a strong point. Reliability is decent and even running costs are well regarded.
Why is my Porsche Cayenne making a clunking noise?
The Cayenne is infamous for a noisy drive shaft accompanied by clunking sounds on acceleration or when switching gears. This is usually caused by a failure in the driveshaft support bearing. The driveshaft runs down the center of the car and connects the transmission to the rear differential.
What happens if the transmission on a Porsche Cayenne fails?
Failure of the mechanism can lead to some wild gear shifts. Transmissions in the later cars are very complex and the technology involved is a closely guarded secret. Technicians at Porsche not trained to dissect the transmission and make repairs. Typically, they just replace the transmission.
Why does my Porsche Cayenne Jerk when I change gears?
Sometimes, this can also show up as jerking when the PDK is going through 2nd to 3rd gear changes and accelerating between 30-50mph. The problem stems from the transfer case in the four-wheel drive system and is a regularly reported issue.
Why is my Check Engine light on on my Porsche Cayenne?
Symptoms: CEL, Loss of Power, Misfire Under Load. There are multiple reasons why a check engine light can be set for misfires. A code scan can reveal which cylinder is misfiring but not usually exactly why. CEL – Misfire – Faulty Ignition Coil. The ignition coils on the Porsche Cayenne V8 have been updated a number of times.
Why does my 2013 Porsche Cayenne make a thumping sound?
Purchased a 2013 Cayenne Porsche gts with 67K miles on it. Noticed a kind of thumping sound when accelerating, usually appearing at 3K rpms. Vehicle shudders and almost feels like the transmission is slipping. Took the vehicle to a mechanic to diagnose the fault and they immediately knew what it was, engine transfer case failure.
What kind of engine does a 2013 Porsche Cayenne have?
The sound you hear emanating as you read this sentence is not that of Porsche’s 4.8-liter V-8, which is bolted into this 2013 Cayenne. Too bad, too, because it sounds fantastic.
Why does my Porsche Cayenne engine not restart?
The Porsche Cayenne diesel is designed to not restart when the adblue exhaust chemical is too low. This seems reasonable. However, the vehicle is also designed to not restart when the adblue reaches a low point, even when it is refilled to full capacity.
What’s the top speed of a Porsche Cayenne GTS?
At 0.95 g on the skidpad and posting a 151-foot stop from 70 mph, the GTS bests not only the Cayenne S (0.85 g, 170 feet), but also the BMW X5 M, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, and the company’s own Cayenne Turbo. That’s pretty neat.