Is the Porsche 718 Cayman Reliable?

2017–2026 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other sportss — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

96/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

5
Total Recalls
9
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
0.7 recalls/yr vs. sports median 1.3/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Lowno open investigations · 0 deaths, 0 injuries on record

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Porsche 718 Cayman Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026————Not enough data
2025————Not enough data
2024————Not enough data
202302——
100
Excellent
202202——
100
Excellent
202101——
100
Excellent
2020————Not enough data
201910——
96
Excellent
201820——
81
Good
201724——
81
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the 718 Cayman Compares to Similar Vehicles

Porsche 718 Cayman96/100
Sports Category Average74/100

The 718 Cayman scores 22 points above the average sports — a strong result.

Known Porsche 718 Cayman Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
3
POWER TRAIN
2
SEAT BELTS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
SEATS
1

Based on 9 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Porsche 718 Cayman reliable?+

The Porsche 718 Cayman scores 96/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 5 recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year 718 Cayman is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2023 718 Cayman achieved the highest reliability score of 100/100 with 0 recalls and 2 complaints.

How many miles does a 718 Cayman last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Porsche 718 Cayman owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used 718 Cayman will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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