Used Porsche Cayenne 2018-present reliability
Category: Luxury SUV
A used Porsche Cayenne is pricey, but it offers great handling and thrilling performance in a practical package
What should I look for in a used Porsche Cayenne estate?
The 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.
What are the most common problems with a used Porsche Cayenne estate?
The Cayenne has had the following recalls. Check with your local dealer that all remedial work has been carried out.
Reason for recall:
The screws securing the steering column to the steering gear may not meet the required specifications on affected vehicles.
The required display logic of the brake wear indicator is incorrect.
During a data analysis with regard to carrying out recall campaign AMA9 we discovered that the chassis geometry on the rear axle has deviated in some cases.
A possibility that lock nuts were installed on the rear axle trailing arms that were not manufactured according to the required parameter field.
There is a possibility that a crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores.
Is a used Porsche Cayenne estate reliable?
The Cayenne finished in 13th place out of 16 cars in the luxury car class in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, with an overall score of 84.2%.
As a brand, Porsche finished in a not particularly impressive 19th place out of 30 car makers in our 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey. BMW and Volvo did better, but Audi, Mercedes, Jaguar and Land Rover did worse.
Used Porsche Cayenne reliability: the owners' view
Most Cayenne owners reported satisfaction with their vehicles, experiencing few significant issues. The Cayenne's build quality and durability received praise, which has helped to boost its upmarket image among luxury SUVs.
However, when it comes to dealer service, opinions were more mixed. Some owners noted excellent customer service and efficient problem-solving, while others experienced delays and higher-than-expected costs. It seems this might vary depending on the location and specific dealer.
