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2009 Porsche

Cayenne

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Porsche Cayenne: best and worst years
2009 Porsche Cayenne

Closest available photo (2006 model year); you're viewing the 2009.

2006 photoCalreyn88CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
290NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.061 hp/lb
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
4,784 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
15

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN29%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE10%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 21 total.

Porsche Cayenne: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.