While on a public freeway, I heard a loud snap and the shifter cables broke in an attempt to shift into 4th gear, leaving the vehicle stuck in 3rd gear. Vehicle was in a gradual acceleration at the time of failure entering the freeway. This resulted in an unsafe condition, as initially it was not apparent what happened and the engine over reved causing unintended acceleration. Eventually it became apparent that the vehicle was stuck in gear. Speed control was impaired, and vehicle was in an unsafe, diminished control configuration. This also cause loss of steering control for a moment as the tail of the car swept out. Fortunately there was minimal traffic which allowed the situation to be handled. Had the traffic been heavier this may not have been the case. This also made for an unsafe situation trying to slow the car down and move off the freeway. Vehicle is a manual transmission, so eventually reduced throttle and use of the clutch enabled a safe outcome. Replacement of the shifter cables was required to restore vehicle to operational condition ( after tow to a repair location). Upon searching forums, this is an issue with the design of the shift cables. A plastic sheath can move out of alignment causing metal on metal wear of the cable until it snaps.
The worst 2009 Porsche Cayman problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
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- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Porsche Cayman 382
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
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- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines
What 2009 Porsche Cayman owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While on a public highway, the shifter cables failed in an attempt to shift into 6th gear, leaving the vehicle stuck in 5th gear. Vehicle was in a gradual acceleration at the time of failure. This resulted in an unsafe condition, as initially it was not apparent what happened. Eventually it became apparent that a transmission failure of some type had occurred and the vehicle was stuck in gear. Speed control was impaired, and vehicle was in an unsafe, diminished control configuration. Fortunately there was minimal traffic which allowed the situation to be evaluated without peril. Had the traffic been heavier this may not have been the case. Vehicle is a manual transmission, so eventually reduced throttle and use of the clutch enabled a safe outcome. Replacement of the shifter cables was required to restore vehicle to operational condition ( after tow to a repair location).
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Questions about the 2009 Porsche Cayman
Is the 2009 Porsche Cayman reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Porsche Cayman, fewer than a typical Cayman model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Porsche Cayman?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Porsche Cayman have?
No recalls on record.
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