Porsche 718 Cayman Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Porsche 718 Cayman, across 9 model years (2016–2025). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Porsche 718 Cayman years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 718 Cayman model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 718 Cayman: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2017 718 Cayman: 5 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2021 718 Cayman: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2019 718 Cayman: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2022 718 Cayman: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2023 718 Cayman: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Porsche 718 Cayman problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche 718 Cayman model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 718 Cayman | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2024 718 Cayman | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 718 Cayman | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2022 718 Cayman | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 718 Cayman | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2019 718 Cayman | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2018 718 Cayman | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2017 718 Cayman | 5 | 4 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 2016 718 Cayman | 7 | 1 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche 718 Cayman years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (7), 2017 (5), 2021 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Porsche 718 Cayman?
Engine, with 7 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche 718 Cayman have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.