Model year guide

2008 Porsche cayenne s

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Porsche cayenne s is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2008 Porsche cayenne s — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Porsche cayenne s at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined15 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Porsche cayenne s recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #22V656000 · manufacturer #ANB4 · 30/08/2022

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 ad…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Porsche cayenne s MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,500
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$15,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Porsche cayenne s costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$27,500
Fuel only$27,500
Per mile$0.37

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Porsche cayenne s trims & engines on record

Engines
4.8L 8-cyl 385 hp

2008 Porsche cayenne s vehicles on record

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2008 Porsche cayenne s — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Porsche cayenne s have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Porsche cayenne s. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Porsche cayenne s get?

The 2008 Porsche cayenne s has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.