Porsche Cayman Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Porsche Cayman model year (2006–2016) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Porsche Cayman Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 6 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 18
1 recall · 2 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 5
1 recall · 2 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 5
Best Porsche Cayman Years to Buy
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 2
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 3
0 recalls · 4 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 4
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Porsche Cayman — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | Good |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | Good |
| 2014 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 18 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | Good |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 4 | Good |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Good |
All 11 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Porsche Cayman Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade Cayman units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Cayman models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Cayman should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2014 Porsche Cayman if possible. It has 4 recalls, 6 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 18 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Cayman to buy?+
The 2011 Porsche Cayman is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 2. It has only 0 recalls and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Cayman has the fewest problems?+
The 2011, 2006, 2010 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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