Used Porsche Cayenne 2010-2017 reliability review

What should I look for in a used Porsche Cayenne?

The Porsche Cayenne will have had the double whammy of being used as a family SUV in the give and take of supermarket car parks and urban rat-runs, and being used enthusiastically by drivers anxious to show off their prowess. Check the bodywork for scuffs picked up in the urban part of that predicament, and make sure those expensive alloy wheels haven’t picked up too much damage from kerbs. Check the interior and the operation of the rear seats, as these will have been used to accommodate shopping and indivisible items.

When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.

Is a used Porsche Cayenne reliable?

This generation of Cayenne didn't get enough responses to feature in the luxury car reliability section of our Reliability Survey, but its successor, the current Porsche Cayenne, came last out of eight cars with a score of 84.6%. That places it below most of its rivals, including the 2018-present BMW X5 and 2014-2022 Range Rover Sport.

Porsche finished in a disappointing 21st place out of 31 manufacturers in the car brand reliability section of the survey. That's better than Audi and Land Rover, but worse than BMW and Lexus.

Used Porsche Cayenne reliability: the owners' view

In our latest Reliability Survey, 2010-2017 Porsche Cayenne owners reported a mixed experience with dependability and dealer service. Several owners praised the car’s robust build quality, reporting few serious faults even on higher-mileage petrol and diesel models. However, some readers highlighted persistent issues with electrical systems, including faulty warning lights and intermittent sensor failures. A handful also mentioned costly repairs to air suspension components and engine management systems.

Feedback on Porsche’s dealer network was similarly varied. Some owners were impressed by prompt service and comprehensive repairs under warranty. Others, however, criticised high labour costs and slow diagnosis times, particularly when dealing with complex electronic faults. A few owners felt that dealerships were reluctant to authorise goodwill repairs outside of warranty periods. Overall, while many Cayenne owners enjoyed largely trouble-free motoring, a minority experienced expensive setbacks and inconsistent dealer support.