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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WP1AA29P85L••••••2005 Porsche CAYENNE
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2005 Porsche CAYENNE build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
30on the model
19builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Air Bags 1Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
Latches/locks/linkagesSep 2019
The contact owns a 2005 porsche cayenne. The contact stated that all four door latches failed to open from outside and inside the vehicle. The contact called porsche orlando (9590 us-17, maitland, fl 32751, (407) 680-0785) and was informed that there would be a fee to repair…
Air BagsOct 2018
The contact owns a 2005 porsche cayenne. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the air bag deployed without warning or a crash. The passenger side window shattered. There were no injuries. The contact called porsche of tampa at 813-936-2222 (located at 103 e fowler ave,…
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2017
I got the letter for recall of replace filter of fuel pump, call local dealer many time and got the answer with out the part , this unsafe under driving ? Keep continues or stop driving ? We have 2 kids , please advide ..thanks
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2006
Vehicle hesitation - three occasions - first while trying to cross a divided highway...car hesitated, left me in the east bound lane , oncoming car just missed my wife and I; second while crossing a two land highway - car hesitated while I was in west bound lane, attempting to…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2012
The contact owns a 2005 porsche cayenne. The contact stated that when driving 90 mph the vehicle would shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the contact was told that there was not enough fuel traveling through the fuel lines and the accelerator pedal…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WP1AA29P85LA25147 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.