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
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
Best Porsche Cayman Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout safe years.
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Porsche Cayman — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
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: 2016Mid-decade Cayman units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 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 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 6 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Cayman to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Cayman model years.
Which Cayman has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Cayman model years with the lowest problem scores.
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