2006 Porsche Cayman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayman years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Porsche Cayman. That ranks 7th out of 8 Cayman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 15,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Porsche Cayman problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Porsche Cayman recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Porsche Cayman.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When i was driving the normally, the engine just blew. No over rev or shift miss. I brought the car to a dealer and was told that it seemed one bearing at the crankshaft failed. I've seen many similar engine blows for the same type of vehicles on the net so i'm wondering if this could be a design…
Other Porsche Cayman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Cayman | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Cayman | 7 | 4 |
| 2012 Cayman | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Cayman | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 Cayman | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Cayman | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Cayman | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Porsche Cayman?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Porsche Cayman?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Porsche Cayman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayman model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.