Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | −29% | 2 | Airbag | Average |
| 2014 | 7 | 1.4× | 4 | Engine | Average |
| 2011 | 5 | −29% | — | Transmission | Average |
| 2010 | 5 | 1.4× | — | Transmission | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Cayman year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Porsche Cayman problems
Latest Porsche Cayman recalls
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Child seat
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.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020.
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.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Seats
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.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Porsche Cayman should you avoid?
None of the Porsche Cayman years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Porsche Cayman?
2011 has the fewest complaints compared with other Cayman years at the same age, followed by 2015. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Porsche Cayman problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (9), engine & cooling (5) and air bags (3). Transmission complaints peak in the 2010 model year.
How many recalls has the Porsche Cayman had?
4 recalls across 2010–2015. The model year with the most is 2014. See all Porsche Cayman recalls by year.
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.