Model year guide

2008 Porsche cayenne turbo

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Porsche cayenne turbo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2008 Porsche cayenne turbo — representative photo
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2008 Porsche cayenne turbo at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined14 mpg

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

2008 Porsche cayenne turbo 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 turbo MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

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

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

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 turbo trims & engines on record

Engines
4.8L 8-cyl 500 hp

2008 Porsche cayenne turbo vehicles on record

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2008 Porsche cayenne turbo — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Porsche cayenne turbo have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Porsche cayenne turbo. 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 turbo get?

The 2008 Porsche cayenne turbo has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (12 city / 19 highway).

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