Most common 2010 Porsche Cayman problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche Cayman complaints by model year
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What 2010 Porsche Cayman owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
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 spot. Had the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership and was informed that the shifter cable had broken. After some research I noticed that this is a common problem for the Porsche Cayman, so I'm reporting this as it poses a significant safety hazard for drivers of the vehicle and those around them when this problem occurs. Obviously not being able to shift into different gears while in any sort of traffic creates a risk of injury or death. The manufacturer is aware of the problem and has apparently done nothing to correct it. …
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 took the car to my mechanic who confirmed that the gearshift cable to the transmission had broken. He said that this was common for my car. It cost me $840 to repair. Searching the internet, this appeared to a common problem with this model of Porsche. I have owned many cars with manual transmissions and have never had the gearshift cable break. This is a safety issue and could have caused serious injury if I had lost control of my car while traveling on mountainous roads or trying to pass another car at freeway speeds.
2010 Porsche Cayman engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 20 / 29 / 24 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 20 / 29 / 23 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Porsche Cayman a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Cayman rates average: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Cayman at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Porsche Cayman?
The transmission & drivetrain — 4 complaints, 80% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the speed control & acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Porsche Cayman have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Porsche Cayman. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche Cayman?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011 and 2015. See the full Porsche Cayman years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Porsche Cayman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 54,000 miles; 20% 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.