2005 Porsche Cayenne Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Sports car performance, available adjustable ride height and suspension damping control, solid off-road capability and towing capacity, slightly more cargo room than a Range Rover.
Cons
- Can't match the Rover in the dirt, annoying turbo lag on top end model, you have to pay a little extra for the name.
What’s new
The base Cayenne receives a six-speed manual transmission and Porsche's Drive-Off Assistant System, otherwise known as a "hill-holder" clutch. All Cayenne models now feature a power rear tailgate and body-colored side sills and fascias. An optional panoramic power sunroof debuts this year, along with an available rearview camera system. A comprehensive performance upgrade package is available on the Turbo model through Porsche's Tequipment program. Highlights include a horsepower increase to 500 and upgraded brakes.
Edmunds says
Awkward-looking but thrilling behind the wheel, the Cayenne is a thoroughly capable vehicle that makes good on its Porsche nameplate.
For sale nearby
25 listings
- 129,542 miles
- Issue reported, 3 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 12 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- CAP Enterprises (179 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Sioux Falls, SD
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WP1AC29PX5LA90477
Stock: A90477
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-04-2025- 164,075 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 7 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 12 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- American Auto (379 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Kearney, NE
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WP1AB29P95LA63743
Stock: A63743T
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-07-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$318/mo for Cayenne Base
Cayenne Base
vs
$181/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Reliability
The 2005 Porsche Cayenne has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 4 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
4 recalls foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 22V656000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- ANB4
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 222858
- Defect Description:
- 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. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Defect Consequence:
- Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- 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. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
- Recall Number:
- 19V446000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- AKB1
- Manufactured from:
- 2009-07-09 to 2016-09-02
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 99665
- Defect Description:
- 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 Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
- Defect Consequence:
- If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- 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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
- Recall Number:
- 17V576000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- AH10
- Manufactured from:
- 2005-05-26 to 2006-11-30
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 50145
- Defect Description:
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- Defect Consequence:
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective Action:
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.
- Recall Number:
- 04V593000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- A506
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 31000
- Defect Description:
- CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.
- Defect Consequence:
- WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- Corrective Action:
- DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A CLIP IN EITHER OF THE AFFECTED REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS AND PROVIDE AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWARRANTED CONVERSION FROM ALR TO ELR MODE WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 10 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
Porsche Cayenne Owner Reviews
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Loved this car for 4 years and then...
4 out of 5 starsroy_taylor, 01/23/2012
2005 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
I absolutely loved everything about my Cayenne GTS and have been thrilled with it, until this weekend.
On a ski trip to Mammoth from LA the transmission has gotten stuck in low range.
It wont move up to give me a limited differential and it wont move down to road mode.
If I try the 307 mile journey home I have to do it at 50mph.
I googled the issue and now find that its a common … problem.
Porsche roadside assistance is coming tomorrow to get it but wont tow it back to LA only to Fresno.
Porsche have totally let ,me down.
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4.88 out of 5 starsEthan, 06/23/2006
2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
I purchased a used but untitled Porsche Cayenne Turbo about 8 months ago. I have put approximately 10,000 miles on it (it previously had 5,000). It has had absolutely no problems. Its acceleration and handling are on par with most sport cars. Its off-road handling is also excellent. The adjustable ride height is a must if you plan to do any significant off-road driving. However, this … option also improves daily driving, allowing you to set a fairly low, more car-like ride height.
2005 Porsche Cayenne 6 Cyl. Review
4.5 out of 5 starsGreg Wolfner, 12/12/2004
2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
My Porsche Cayenns is an awesome SUV, I have the 6 cylinder model and would love to try the turbo. Make sure your Cayenne has the best headlights made. I'm very disappointed in the standard headlights. This is not a very large SUV, the interior room is only fair. Keep in mind if you look to go off road that the stock tires are not designed for it. My final conclusion is that this is a … 911 with a SUV Body. It is a lot of fun to drive!
Porche Cayenne-Great vehicle
4.38 out of 5 starsMike Bement, 04/13/2005
2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
This is the perfect vehicle for me. I love the speed of a sports car. I love the head room and storage room of an SUV. The Turbo Cayenne does it all. It is absolutely beautiful. Mike Bement
2005 Cayenne Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $41,100 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $318/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Cayenne include:
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
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