2010 Porsche Cayenne Problems & Complaints

Better than average87% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cayenne at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 Porsche Cayenne with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 87% fewer than a typical Cayenne model year at the same age, making the 2010 one of the better Cayenne years. 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Porsche Cayenne problems

  • Other / not specified~260,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Porsche Cayenne complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Porsche Cayenne. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Cayenne years: 2022. Years to avoid: 2019, 2014, 2020, 2016, 2021. Compare all years →

2010 Porsche Cayenne recalls (2)

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 22V-656 · Aug 30, 2022 · 222,858 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)

NHTSA recall 19V-446 · Jun 12, 2019 · 99,665 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo…

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019.

2010 Porsche Cayenne engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automaticAWD14 / 20 / 16
3.6L 6-cyl6-speed manualAWD14 / 20 / 16
4.8L 8-cyl6-speed automaticAWD13 / 18 / 15
4.8L 8-cyl turbo6-speed automaticAWD12 / 19 / 14
4.8L 8-cyl6-speed manualAWD11 / 17 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Porsche Cayenne a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Cayenne rates better than average: 87% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cayenne at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

How many recalls does the 2010 Porsche Cayenne have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, the most recent from August 30, 2022 (headlights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Porsche Cayenne?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2014, 2020, 2016 and 2021. See the full Porsche Cayenne years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Porsche Cayenne problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 260,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.