2005 Porsche Cayenne S
WP1AB29P95LA61314
Vehicle history report for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne S (VIN WP1AB29P95LA61314). Gray. 82,626 mi reported. Registered in Md. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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What's a 2005 Porsche Cayenne worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Porsche Cayenne costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
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What a full report checks for VIN WP1AB29P95LA61314
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2005 Porsche Cayenne.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 42
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Porsche Cayenne.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2005 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. There was an abnormal fuel odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact replaced the fuel filter and repaired the vehicle. The contact c…
NHTSA ODI #11695787UNKNOWN OR OTHER
headlamp wiring and turn signal failures. Big hazard!! Why is in the headlight assembly including the headlight wire harness is corroding due to the heat this is a common issue that I see that’s online. Everyone is having the same issue with the same type of vehicle this needs attention immediately and recalled before the media gets wind of this. The group …
NHTSA ODI #11603601SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The transmission has quite a bit of slop or play when placing it in park. I do not believe it could be parked safely in a residential driveway. Tranny knocks a little in low gears.
NHTSA ODI #11601645FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
We purchased the 2005 Porsche Cayenne from my brother-in-law in August of 2022. He had owned the vehicle for at least a year before I purchased it from him. Shortly after the purchase, I noticed the engine light came on. On 09/12/22 a strong smell of fuel was emitting from the vehicle in a Walmart parking lot in Denton, Texas at approximately 1030pm. I no…
NHTSA ODI #11497792FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2005 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle hesitated while restarting. The contact detected fuel leaking from the vehicle. The check engine and oil light warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnos…
NHTSA ODI #11491876FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2005 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the contact stated that while driving, he smelled a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that he started to feel dizzy and pulled the vehicle off the roadway. The contact then stated that upon ins…
NHTSA ODI #11488239FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
PORSCHE RECALLED THIS FUEL PUMP (17V-576) AFTER I REPLACED FOR THE SAME REASON IT WAS RECALLED. I'VE CONTACTED PORSCHE SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT ADDRESSED REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP FILTER FLANGE. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN 2 YEARS NOW? WHAT CAN I DO?
NHTSA ODI #11302892LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR LATCHES FAILED TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED PORSCHE ORLANDO (9590 US-17, MAITLAND, FL 32751, (407) 680-0785) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WOULD BE A FEE TO REPAIR EACH DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANU…
NHTSA ODI #11267395+ 34 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN WP1AB29P95LA61314 valid?
WP1AB29P95LA61314 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2005 Porsche Cayenne.
Does the 2005 Porsche Cayenne have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2005 Porsche Cayenne?
Comparable 2005 Porsche Cayenne listings run roughly $6,800–$13,300, typically around $9,730 (from 55 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2005 Porsche Cayenne get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Porsche Cayenne at about 15 mpg combined (14 city / 19 highway).
Data last checked 23 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.