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2011 Porsche Cayenne Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 62 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Porsche Cayenne

The 2011 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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73/100

Good Choice — 2011 Porsche Cayenne

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
62
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Porsche Cayenne (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Porsche dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V169000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V065000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V656000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Porsche Cayenne

Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
29
Power Train
16
Air Bags
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Exterior Lighting
2
Electrical System
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Forward Collision Avoidance
1
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Porsche Cayenne — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 1 complaints 2011 62 complaints 2012 35 complaints 2013 40 complaints 2014 53 complaints 2015 13 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Porsche Cayenne

Is the 2011 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Porsche Cayenne has 3 recalls and 62 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2011 Porsche Cayenne have?
The 2011 Porsche Cayenne has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Porsche Cayenne?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne are: Engine, Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Porsche Cayenne safe to buy?
The 2011 Porsche Cayenne has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Porsche Cayenne should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Porsche Cayenne are: 2010, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.