Porsche Cayenne 92A
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
520 PS
4.8L V8 Turbo Benzin
Cayenne Turbo — power without compromise
Legendary!570 PS
4.8L V8 Turbo Benzin
11 weaknesses
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Engine Overview
The Porsche Cayenne 92A is available with 9 engine variants — from 239 to 570 hp. 6 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Porsche Diesel (Diesel, 239–262 PS) comes with 2 different engines: CRC (2011–2014, Be Careful) und CVVA (2014–2017, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the Diesel!
The Porsche S Diesel (Diesel, 382–385 PS) comes with 2 different engines: CUDB (2012–2014, Be Careful) und CUDC (2014–2017, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the S Diesel!
The Porsche 3.6L V6 (Benziner, 299 PS) has the M55.02 (3.6L V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 8 known weaknesses.
The Porsche GTS (Benziner, 420–441 PS) comes with 2 different engines: M48.02 (2012–2014, Be Careful) und CXZA (2014–2017, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the GTS!
The Porsche S (Benziner, 400–420 PS) comes with 2 different engines: M48.02 (2010–2014, Be Careful) und CURA (2014–2017, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the S!
The Porsche Turbo (Benziner, 500–520 PS) comes with 2 different engines: M48.52 (2010–2014, Stay Away!) und CFTB (2014–2017, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the Turbo!
The Porsche Turbo S (Benziner, 550–570 PS) comes with 2 different engines: M48.52 (2013–2014, Stay Away!) und CYXA (2015–2017, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the Turbo S!
The Porsche S Hybrid (Benziner Hybrid, 380 PS) has the CGEA (3.0L V6 Hybrid) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Porsche S E-Hybrid (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 416 PS) has the CGEA (3.0L V6 Hybrid) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Air suspension: sensor and compressor failures Level sensors and air suspension compressor fail through wear. Improved over the 955, but still a cost factor. Symptoms: Suspension warning on display, vehicle sits unevenly, compressor runs frequently from 100,000 km | High |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 94 weaknesses have been documented for the Porsche Cayenne 92A (2010–2017) — 88 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. 3 problem engines: M48.52 (4.8L V8 Turbo), CFTB (4.8L V8 Turbo), CYXA (4.8L V8 Turbo). Typical issues affect Suspension, Body, Gearbox, Rust.
Cayenne (CRC, 2011–2014) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretches, Timing chain elongation, DPF soot loading too high (bank 2). Power: 239–250 PS.
Cayenne (CUDB, 2012–2014) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Turbo failure: Both turbos affected, Timing chain stretches. Power: 382–385 PS.
Cayenne (CVVA, 2014–2017) — Be Careful: Camshaft adjuster bolts shear, Timing chain stretches, Timing chain elongation. Power: 262 PS.
Cayenne (CUDC, 2014–2017) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Turbo failure: Both turbos affected, Timing chain stretches. Power: 382–385 PS.
Cayenne (M55.02, 2010–2014) — Be Careful: Coolant pipe bond joint releases, Timing chain tensioner wears out, Camshaft adjuster wears prematurely. Power: 299 PS.
Cayenne (M48.02, 2010–2014) — Be Careful: Camshaft adjuster bolts break, Camshaft adjuster bolts shear off, Timing chain guide worn. Power: 400–405 PS.
Cayenne (M48.52, 2010–2014) — Stay Away!: Camshaft adjuster bolts break, Camshaft adjuster bolts shear off, Crankcase breather failure — turbo engine damage possible. Power: 500 PS.
Cayenne (M48.02, 2012–2014) — Be Careful: Camshaft adjuster bolts break, Camshaft adjuster bolts shear off, Timing chain guide worn. Power: 420 PS.
Cayenne (M48.52, 2013–2014) — Stay Away!: Camshaft adjuster bolts break, Camshaft adjuster bolts shear off, Crankcase breather failure — turbo engine damage possible. Power: 550 PS.
Cayenne (CURA, 2014–2017) — Be Careful: Transfer case fails, Timing chain tensioner wears out, Turbo oil feed lines leaking. Power: 420 PS.
Cayenne (CXZA, 2014–2017) — Be Careful: Transfer case failure, Timing chain tensioner wears out, Turbo oil feed lines leaking. Power: 441 PS.
Cayenne (CFTB, 2014–2017) — Stay Away!: Camshaft adjuster bolts fracture, Plastic coolant pipes fracture, Timing chain guides worn. Power: 520 PS.
Cayenne (CYXA, 2015–2017) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches at high mileage, Plastic coolant lines crack, Timing chain guide plastic wear. Power: 570 PS.
Cayenne (CGEA, 2010–2014) — Be Careful: Timing chain on gearbox side — extreme repair effort, High-voltage hybrid battery defective, Coolant pipe adhesive bond fails. Power: 333 PS.
Cayenne (CGEA, 2014–2017) — Be Careful: Timing chain on gearbox side — extreme repair effort, High-voltage hybrid battery defective, Coolant pipe adhesive bond fails. Power: 333–340 PS.
What to watch out for with the Porsche Cayenne? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee