Porsche 718 Cayman Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Q: What year 718 Cayman should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA recall and complaint data, the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman has the most documented problems with a problem score of 0 — driven primarily by 0 recalls, 0 complaints, and issues with No complaints on record.

Q: What is the best year 718 Cayman to buy?

The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman is the best-scoring year in our analysis with a problem score of only 0, meaning 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record.

Q: Which 718 Cayman has the fewest problems?

The 2017, 2018, 2019 model years have the fewest reported problems in the NHTSA database. Always verify a specific vehicle's history with a VIN report before purchasing.

Every Porsche 718 Cayman model year (2017–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Porsche 718 Cayman Years to Avoid

#1 WORST

2017

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 0

#2 WORST

2018

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 0

#3 WORST

2019

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 0

Best Porsche 718 Cayman Years to Buy

#1 BEST

2017

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST

2018

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST

2019

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

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Porsche 718 Cayman — Year-by-Year Problem Report

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Problem Score	Verdict
2026	0	0	0	Excellent
2025	0	0	0	Excellent
2024	0	0	0	Excellent
2023	0	0	0	Excellent
2022	0	0	0	Excellent
2021	0	0	0	Excellent
2020	0	0	0	Excellent
2019	0	0	0	Excellent
2018	0	0	0	Excellent
2017	0	0	0	Excellent

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Porsche 718 Cayman Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent 718 Cayman models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-decade 718 Cayman units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year 718 Cayman should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman if possible. It has 0 recalls, 0 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is No complaints on record. The overall problem score is 0 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year 718 Cayman to buy?+

The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which 718 Cayman has the fewest problems?+

The 2017, 2018, 2019 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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