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Porsche Cayenne E13*2001/116*0089

2003 to 2010

Based on 2 sources, each with its own reference date

No documented known problems found. That does not mean the car is problem free

Key points to know

  • Insurance loss

    4 results · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2010

    Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

Recalls

Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026

NHTSA

We could not check NHTSA for this model

EU Safety Gate

No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2010

Safety rating

American crash test (NHTSA)

NHTSA SafetyRatings

American crash-test rating (NHTSA), for the American market. It does not automatically apply to this country

No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2010

Insurance loss

Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects

IIHS/HLDI

Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Cayenne 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Cayenne 4dr 4WD is 108. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2010

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Cayenne 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Cayenne 4dr 4WD is 106. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2010

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Cayenne 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Cayenne 4dr 4WD is 106. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2010

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Cayenne 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Cayenne 4dr 4WD is 105. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2010

Inspection statistics for these model years

CZ STKNot checked recently
  • 15 to 19 years: 2,052 inspections
  • 20 to 24 years: 339 inspections

15 to 19 years: 2,052 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 439 of the 2052 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 430 of the 2052 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 267 of the 2052 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 201 of the 2052 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 189 of the 2052 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

20 to 24 years: 339 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 100 of the 339 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 55 of the 339 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 44 of the 339 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 34 of the 339 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 33 of the 339 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 3 more

DVSA MOT-statistiekNot checked recently
  • 15 to 17 years: 1,235 inspections
  • 18 to 20 years: 2,803 inspections

18 to 20 years: 2,803 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 780 of the 2803 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

15 to 17 years: 1,235 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 302 of the 1235 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister)
  • 15 to 19 years: 4,362 inspections
  • 20 to 24 years: 1,679 inspections

15 to 19 years: 4,362 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 798 of the 4362 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 718 of the 4362 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 243 of the 4362 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 167 of the 4362 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 155 of the 4362 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

and 1 more

20 to 24 years: 1,679 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 335 of the 1679 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 318 of the 1679 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 98 of the 1679 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 84 of the 1679 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 64 of the 1679 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

and 1 more

See the inspection statistics for all generations of Cayenne

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Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
15-19 years

35.2% failed (1536 of 4362)

country average 49.5%, index 71

26.8% failed (1082 of 4038)

country average 42.1%, index 64

Based on MOT age 15-17 and 18-20 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

Too few inspections

20-24 years

38.7% failed (650 of 1679)

country average 49.9%, index 78

No data

Based on MOT age 21-23 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

Buyer knowledge and checklist

Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.

Periodic inspection: NCT (National Car Test): every 2 years up to 10 years old, annually thereafter

Citizens Information, checked on 05/08/2026

Read the guide

Frequently asked questions

What are the known problems with a Porsche Cayenne E13*2001/116*0089?

Insurance loss: 4 results (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2010). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.

Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Porsche Cayenne?

Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 100 of the 339 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr. CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.

Where does this data come from?

CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2010), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2010), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 20/09/2026), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.

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By Jon Mase, Plateop

Sources

  • EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 2010
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2010
  • NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2010
  • IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2010

Other generations of Cayenne

Citing this data

Plateop, Porsche Cayenne, inspection statistics Ireland, reference date 2026-09-20, https://ireland.plateop.com/modellen/porsche/cayenne

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