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Porsche Cayenne: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2018 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
3 complaints · 1 recalls
5 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
5 complaints · 1 recalls
3 complaints · 2 recalls
17 complaints · 5 recalls
20 complaints · 4 recalls
39 complaints · 6 recalls
13 complaints · 1 recalls
15 complaints · 2 recalls
38 complaints · 2 recalls
13 complaints · 2 recalls
53 complaints · 3 recalls
40 complaints · 3 recalls
36 complaints · 4 recalls
62 complaints · 3 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2018?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2018 Porsche Cayenne’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Porsche Cayenne head-to-head →