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Porsche Cayman S years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Porsche Cayman S since 2005, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2006 model year has 11 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and tires problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
2
Worst year
2006
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2005-2006

Porsche Cayman S years to avoid

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

Best Porsche Cayman S years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Porsche Cayman S complaints by model year

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

20052006

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Porsche Cayman S problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    7
  • Tires
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Porsche Cayman S problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20067511Engine34,15002
2005951Airbags00

Recalls 2

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Porsche Cayman S 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 Cayman S

What years of the Porsche Cayman S should you avoid?

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

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

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

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

Engine, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by tires (2) and transmission (1).

How many recalls does the Porsche Cayman S have?

2 recalls between 2005 and 2006. The 2014 model year has the most, with 1.

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