2009 Porsche Cayman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayman years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Porsche Cayman. That ranks 6th out of 8 Cayman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 18,636 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | 18,636 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 18,517 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 18,517 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Porsche Cayman recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
While on a public freeway, i heard a loud snap and the shifter cables broke in an attempt to shift into 4th gear, leaving the vehicle stuck in 3rd gear. Vehicle was in a gradual acceleration at the time of failure entering the freeway. This resulted in an unsafe condition, as initially it was not…
While on a public highway, the shifter cables failed in an attempt to shift into 6th gear, leaving the vehicle stuck in 5th gear. Vehicle was in a gradual acceleration at the time of failure. This resulted in an unsafe condition, as initially it was not apparent what happened. Eventually it became…
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Cayman | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Cayman | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Porsche Cayman?
Owners most often report power train, engine, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Porsche Cayman?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.