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2018 Porsche Cayenne Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 14 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Porsche Cayenne

The 2018 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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88/100

Low Reported Activity — 2018 Porsche Cayenne

The 2018 Porsche Cayenne shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
14
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Porsche Cayenne (1)

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

🔧 Equipment
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number…
NHTSA #18V844000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Porsche Cayenne

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
4
Air Bags
2
Power Train
1
Tires
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Forward Collision Avoidance
1
Fuel/propulsion System
1
Unknown Or Other
1
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Porsche Cayenne — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 36 complaints 2013 40 complaints 2014 53 complaints 2015 15 complaints 2016 40 complaints 2017 20 complaints 2018 14 complaints 2019 46 complaints 2020 25 complaints 2021 21 complaints 2022 4 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Porsche Cayenne

Is the 2018 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Porsche Cayenne has 1 recall campaign and 14 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche Cayenne have?
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Porsche Cayenne?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Power Train, Tires. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Porsche Cayenne safe to buy?
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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: 2018, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2014.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.