Most common 2011 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
Best Cayman years: 2011, 2015. Compare all years →
What 2011 Porsche Cayman owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
The linkage for the manual transmission has a high failure rate. It has separated twice now, each time failing in about 5,000 to 7,000 miles requiring being towed into the dealership for service. Very dangerous if this happens in traffic and your linkage fails while shifting and you are now not in any gear. Consumer stated while pulling into the driveway the vehicle accelerated and hit the garage, airbag deplyed.
While shifting from 5th to 6th gear, I felt something (presumably the shift cable) snap. The car was locked in gear, and I was unable to shift to another gear. In looking online I found complaints by several other Porsche owners that shift cables on their cars had broken.
2011 Porsche Cayman engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 20 / 29 / 23 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 20 / 29 / 23 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Porsche Cayman a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Cayman rates average: 29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cayman at the same age. It is one of the best Cayman years by this measure. 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 2011 Porsche Cayman?
The transmission & drivetrain — 3 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 2011 Porsche Cayman have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 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 2011 Porsche Cayman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 27,000 miles; 100% 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.