Porsche Cayman Problems by Year
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Porsche Cayman, across 8 model years (2006–2015). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Porsche Cayman years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Cayman model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Cayman: 7 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2011 Cayman: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 Cayman: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2006 Cayman: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2012 Cayman: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2009 Cayman: 2 complaints, 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 Cayman problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche Cayman model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Cayman | 4 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 Cayman | 7 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2012 Cayman | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2011 Cayman | 5 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2010 Cayman | 5 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2009 Cayman | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2007 Cayman | 4 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2006 Cayman | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Cayman years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (7), 2011 (5), 2010 (5). 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 Cayman?
Power Train, with 12 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche Cayman have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.