2005 Porsche Cayman S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 14, 2011 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cayman S years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Porsche Cayman S. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Cayman S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Porsche Cayman S problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2005 Porsche Cayman S recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Porsche Cayman S.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I own a 2006 porsche cayman s it has been serviced 3 times for the airbag system porsche has a service bulletin on this (10032952) but won't cover it under warranty. They are saying that is a the wiring harness and isn't part of the air bag system itself. Obviously there is a flaw in this system…

Air Bags · received Jun 14, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10406832

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Porsche Cayman S?

Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Porsche Cayman S?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Porsche Cayman S a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayman S model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.