2008 Porsche Cayenne
2008

Porsche
Cayenne

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290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Horsepower
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Performance

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Safety

Safety

Connectivity

Connectivity

Comfort

Comfort

Interior Space

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

290 hp
Horsepower
273 ft-lb
Torque
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-speed
Transmission
2008 Porsche Cayenne performance
2008 Porsche Cayenne interior

Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency10.0 - 14.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity100.0 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

5
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,031 mm
Front Legroom
914 mm
Rear Legroom

Climate Control

Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Seat Memory

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

Navigation System

Satellite Radio

AM/FM Stereo

Steering Controls

Backup Camera

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags

Stability

Traction Control
ABS Brakes

Monitoring

Rear Parking Aid

Security

Security System
2008 Porsche Cayenne front safety E
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Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

15 ft8.9"
4.8m

Width

6 ft3.9"
1.93m

Height

5 ft6.9"
1.7m

Wheelbase

9 ft4.4"
2.86m

Gallery

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Colors

Express yourself.

Crystal Silver Metallic
#D6DCDC
Black
#000000
Dark Olive Metallic
#3F463E
Jarama Beige Metallic
#9D9783
Basalt Black Metallic
#000000
Nordic Gold Metallic
#EB913B
Olive Green Metallic
#5E6B4F
Meteor Grey Metallic
#5E595F
GTS Red
#6C1420
Marine Blue Metallic
#16275D
Sand White
#F4F4D9
Carmona Red Metallic
#3A0216

Trim Levels

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AWD 4dr Tiptronic

AWD 4dr Tiptronic

$59,400
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V6
Displacement3.6L/219
Horsepower290 hp
Torque273 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity100.0 L
City14.6 L/100 km
Highway10.0 L/100 km
Combined10.0 - 14.6 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,798 mm
Width1,928 mm
Height1,699 mm
Wheelbase2,855 mm
Curb Weight2,170 kg
Ground Clearance217 - 271 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,031 mm
Rear Leg Room914 mm
Front Head Room1,008 mm
Rear Head Room988 mm
Cargo Volume540 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

AWD 4dr S

AWD 4dr S

$72,200
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V8
Displacement4.8L/293
Horsepower385 hp
Torque369 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity100.0 L
City16.3 L/100 km
Highway10.5 L/100 km
Combined10.5 - 16.3 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,798 mm
Width1,928 mm
Height1,699 mm
Wheelbase2,855 mm
Curb Weight2,245 kg
Ground Clearance217 - 271 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,031 mm
Rear Leg Room914 mm
Front Head Room1,008 mm
Rear Head Room988 mm
Cargo Volume540 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

AWD 4dr Turbo

AWD 4dr Turbo

$115,300
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineTurbo Gas V8
Displacement4.8L/293
Horsepower500 hp
Torque516 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity100.0 L
City18.0 L/100 km
Highway10.7 L/100 km
Combined10.7 - 18.0 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,796 mm
Width1,928 mm
Height1,699 mm
Wheelbase2,855 mm
Curb Weight2,355 kg
Ground Clearance271 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,031 mm
Rear Leg Room914 mm
Front Head Room1,008 mm
Rear Head Room988 mm
Cargo Volume540 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

42 complaints reported to NHTSA

42
Total Reports
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
1
Fires

Most Common Issues

ENGINE
17
POWER TRAIN
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
FUEL SYSTEM
2
GASOLINE
2

Recent Reports

ODI #11693403
Oct 14, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V446000 (Power Train) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer previously completed the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was sent confirmation of the VIN being clear of recalls. In addition, the contact stated that the VINTool shows 1 recall associated with the VIN however, per the NHTSA VIN Tool shows no recalls associated with the VIN.
Incident: Oct 14, 2025VIN: WP1AA29PX8L***
ODI #11559884
Dec 13, 2023
FUEL SYSTEMGASOLINE
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS. The contact stated there was a delay when starting the vehicle however, immediately afterward there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact was able to confirm the Part Number: (955/620/931/01/M82) for the in-tank fuel pump, and Part Number: 95562093201M2 fuel pump parts matched the part number for the parts installed in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
Incident: Dec 6, 2023VIN: WP1AD29P48L***
ODI #11496258
Dec 6, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started wobbling with a loud sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred several times. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was already repaired under warranty. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Incident: Aug 6, 2009VIN: WP1AA29P08L***
ODI #11452597
Feb 17, 2022
FUEL SYSTEMGASOLINE
The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that others had also informed him that the vehicle had a strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was coming from the rear passenger's side and rear driver's side seats. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via email. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
Incident: Jan 17, 2022VIN: WP1AA29P48L***
ODI #11384227
Dec 20, 2020
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ENGINE HAS CUTOFF ON 3 OCCURRENCES: (1) OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH AND EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. I WAS ABLE TO MANUEVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER WHILE COASTING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER. I WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE BUT IT CUTOFF A FEW SECONDS AFTER. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT PORSCHE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. (2) THE ENGINE CUTOFF WHILE OPERATING ON CITY STREET AT 40 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO MANUEVER THE VEHICLE WHILE COASTING WITHOUT POWER OR POWER STEERING INTO A PARKING LOT. THE ENGINE WOULD START BUT CUTOFF A FEW SECONDS LATER ON MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE SAME INDEPENDENT PORSCHE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THIS OCCURRENCE WAS THE FIRST TIME OPERATING THE VEHICLE AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT SERVICE. (3) OPERATING THE VEHICLE WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE ENGINE CUTOFF AND I WAS STALLED FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE BLOCKING TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE REMAINING 2 MILES HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. ALL 3 OCCURENCES INVOLVED ABRUPT ENGINE CUTOFF AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE PORSCHE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP IS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE. THE RISK EXPOSURE TO ACCIDENT IS HIGH WHEN ENGINE CUTOFF OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Incident: Aug 9, 2020VIN: WP1AA29P88L***
ODI #11365216
Oct 19, 2020
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S REAR WHEEL WELL. A RECALL EXISTS FOR 03-06 MODELS, BUT MY 08 IS SUFFERING THE FROM THE SAME ISSUE.
Incident: Oct 19, 2020VIN: WP1AA29P78L***
ODI #11363504
Oct 8, 2020
ENGINE
COOLANT DISTRIBUTOR BARB CAME UNGLUED CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT ON HIGHWAY. CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND PORSCHE HAS UPDATED THE PART HOWEVER WILL NOT WARRANTY THE DEFECTIVE PARTS STILL ON VEHICLES.
Incident: Oct 6, 2020VIN: WP1AC29P08L***
ODI #11353049
Sep 3, 2020
ENGINE
ENGINE ROUGH IDLING WHICH DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE
Incident: Jun 28, 2020VIN: WP1AB29P08L***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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