2007 Porsche Cayman Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 25, 2023 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cayman years
Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Porsche Cayman. That ranks 4th out of 8 Cayman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 52,637 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. 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 2007 Porsche Cayman problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~52,637 mi
Power Train1 · ~60,274 mi
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling250%52,637——
Power Train125%60,274——
Service Brakes125%———
Structure125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112012: 1201212015: 1201512023: 120231

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Porsche Cayman recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 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.

On the freeway the brakes began pressing themselves, lifting the pedal had no impact on the brakes being applied. I had to shift into 3rd gear and floor it to move off the freeway safely. The wheel weights fell off the wheels the brakes were so hot I had to keep away from the wheel. The tire was…

Service Brakes · received Nov 25, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11556804

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 porsche cayman. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle's roof lining dropped and blocked the rearview visibility. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Structure · received Jun 2, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10722879

I own a 2007 porsche cayman s and i just want to complain about what i believe is a dangerous design flaw. The muffler sticks out even so minimally (almost an inch) that i have been burned three different times at exact same area on my lower leg when after driving the car, i go to open my back…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 10, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10474500

Intermediate shaft broke. Ims failure. Result is whole engine replacement. *tr

Power Train · received Oct 9, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10429213

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Porsche Cayman?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Porsche Cayman?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.