What are the most common Porsche Cayman problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 8,700+ owner reports, the 2006-2016 Porsche Cayman has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Air-Oil Separator (AOS) Failure, AC Compressor Failure and Clutch Burnout, Intermediate Shaft (IMS) Bearing Failure. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.

Is the Porsche Cayman reliable?

The 2006-2016 Porsche Cayman has 5 known issues documented across 8,700+ owner reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Porsche Cayman problems?

Repair costs for known Porsche Cayman issues range from $400 to $22,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What year Porsche Cayman is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Porsche Cayman. Based on owner reports, issues are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2006-2016 Porsche Cayman with 5 documented issues from 8,700+ owner reports.

Porsche Cayman Problems: 5 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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⚠️NHTSA Recalls6 recalls

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Campaign #19V53300017/07/2019

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.

Campaign #21V67900001/09/2021

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Campaign #19V87500011/12/2019

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.

Campaign #14V69800004/11/2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.

Campaign #13V50200017/10/2013

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