Porsche Cayman Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Porsche Cayman model year (2014–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Porsche Cayman Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 6 complaints
Top issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 18
2 recalls · 4 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 10
1 recall · 7 complaints
Top issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 10
Best Porsche Cayman Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
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Porsche Cayman — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Good |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Good |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 10 | Caution |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 10 | Caution |
| 2014 | 4 | 6 | 18 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Porsche Cayman Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent 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: 2017Mid-decade 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 Cayman should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2014 Porsche Cayman if possible. It has 4 recalls, 6 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. The overall problem score is 18 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Cayman to buy?+
The 2017 Porsche 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 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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