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Porsche 718 Cayman years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the Porsche 718 Cayman since 2016, and 7 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and seat belts problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
19
Recalls
7
Worst year
2016
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2016-2025

Porsche 718 Cayman years to avoid

No model year of the Porsche 718 Cayman stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Porsche 718 Cayman years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Porsche 718 Cayman complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20162017201820192021202220232025

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Porsche 718 Cayman problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    7
  • Seat belts
    5
  • Transmission
    4
  • Airbags
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Porsche 718 Cayman problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2025-1Engine00
2023-1Engine00
2022-1Electrical00
2021-2Engine00
2019-1Brakes10
2018-1Suspension20
2017-5Seat belts40
2016-7Airbags10

Recalls 7

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Porsche 718 Cayman warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Porsche 718 Cayman

What years of the Porsche 718 Cayman should you avoid?

No single model year of the Porsche 718 Cayman has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Porsche 718 Cayman?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Porsche 718 Cayman?

Engine, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (5) and transmission (4).

How many recalls does the Porsche 718 Cayman have?

7 recalls between 2016 and 2025. The 2017 model year has the most, with 4.

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