Most common 2006 Porsche Cayman S problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche Cayman S complaints by model year
What 2006 Porsche Cayman S owners say
Engine & cooling
In January of 2007 I bought a 2006 Porsche caymann s form paul miller Porsche in parsippany n.j. In 7\08\2010 the car began consuming oil at an alarming rate and I made an appointment with ray catina Porsche in edison n.j. Invoice#pocs45415. After their diagnosis they determined that the car used 200ml. In 475mi., the car at the time had 17,393mi on the odometer, they said it was within specs. And I considered it part of the break in period. At 22000 mi I was experiencing an oil consumption rate of 1qt. Per 300 mi. Also their consumption test and what I?m experiencing are different. It went from 1qt {946ml.}every 450-500 miles to 1qt every 250-300mi. I was resetting the trip odometer every time the car needed a quart of oil, the last time I reset the odometer before I brought it the ray catina this month was 278mi. …
The Porsche engine did not have proper oiling due to a lack of proper oil return design which causes the bearings to prematurely wear and the rod bolts to fail in these engines. We have over 35 cases of this happening at http://www.planet-9.com/Cayman-boxster-problems-complaints/59790-oiling-problems-blown-motors-NHTSA.html to owners of Porsche boxsters and caymans from primarily the 2006 and 2007 model years. Some of these failures have resulted in crashes or near-crashes as the engines fail the driver loses power steering and control of the vehicle. Porsche has refused to admit there is a problem with these engines but has redesigned the engines in 2009 to fix these oiling problems. …
2006 Porsche Cayman S engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 18 / 25 / 21 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Porsche Cayman S a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Cayman S to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Porsche Cayman S?
The engine & cooling — 7 complaints, 64% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (2) and transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Porsche Cayman S have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Porsche Cayman S. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2006 Porsche Cayman S problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 34,000 miles; 64% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.