2010 Porsche Cayman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayman years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Porsche Cayman. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Cayman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 54,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 | 4 | 80% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 9,600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 54,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Porsche Cayman recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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.
Interior headliner material becomes unglued and droops down creating a distraction and obstructing rearward vision through rear view mirror.
Driving at highway speeds (55-60 mph), attempted to downshift due to traffic and the manual gear shift lever did not respond. It was completely limp and seemed disconnected from the shifting action. Luckily i was able to negotiate the vehicle through traffic, to an off ramp and into a safe parking…
I was accelerating onto the freeway when the gearshift cable to the transmission broke causing me to lose control of the car because i had no control of what gear i was in and i was unable to shift gears. As it turned out, i was stuck in first gear and i was able to get off the freeway, luckily. I…
Shifter cable broke as i was entering the freeway leaving me without control of the transmission. As it was, i was stuck in first gear, but i could have been stuck out of gear, which would have been more dangerous. This appears to be a common problem and know defect to porsche mechanics and many…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 porsche cayman. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was stuck on first gear. The vehicle was able to be driven to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shift cable fractured. The…
Other Porsche Cayman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Cayman | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Cayman | 7 | 4 |
| 2012 Cayman | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Cayman | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Cayman | 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 2010 Porsche Cayman?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Porsche Cayman?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.