Porsche 718 Cayman Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Porsche 718 Cayman — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | Good | — | 2 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2022 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | — | 1 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2020 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Caution | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017Worst | Avoid | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | Seat Belts | Full report → |
10 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Porsche 718 Cayman Problems
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Owner Complaints
Direct reports filed with NHTSA by Porsche 718 Cayman owners — 2022–2026 model years.
The dealer reported a misfire. Upon detailed investigation and a bore scope, the inside cylinder lining had disintegrated and metal shavings were in engine oil. The motor needed to be replaced. This took 30 days to receive new motor. Upon installation, the gear shifting linkage failed, necessitating removal and replacement of these parts. The issues are ongoing at this time and I still have not had the car returned to me. It is still being repaired nearing 45 days in the repair facility.
1 total complaints retrieved from NHTSA for 2022–2026. For older model years, see individual year pages.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Porsche 718 Cayman Reliability
What year 718 Cayman has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 4 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2017 report for specific defects.
Is the Porsche 718 Cayman reliable?
The Porsche 718 Cayman has accumulated 7 owner-filed complaints and 2 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used 718 Cayman.
What are the most common 718 Cayman problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Power Train (2 reports), Seat Belts (2 reports), Engine (2 reports), Seats (1 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my 718 Cayman has an open recall?
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