Porsche Cayman years to avoid and best years
Newer Porsche Cayman years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (7 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2015 at 0 (from 4 complaints), and 2016 at 0 (from 7 complaints). On the 2014 Porsche Cayman, 2 of 7 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
Data as of .
Porsche Cayman reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Porsche Cayman. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → Fewest | 0 | 7 | 0 | Air bags | 23.1 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 4 | 2 | Air bags | 23.7 |
| 2014 → Most | 1 | 7 | 4 | Fuel and propulsion system | 23.8 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Engine | 22.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Roadster
- Oil
- 0W-40 or 5W-40 (verify label) · 7.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20, 265/45R18, 265/40R19, 265/35R20
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 21V-679 covers certain 2013-2015 Boxster and 2014-2015 Cayman models whose rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture; Porsche replaces the rear-axle carrier as the remedy. Recall 14V-698 covers certain 2014-2015 Boxster and Cayman models whose front hood upper lock components may fail to securely latch the hood; Porsche replaces the lock components.
Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Cayman years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2015 at 0 (from 4 complaints), and 2016 at 0 (from 7 complaints).
Which Porsche Cayman year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (7 complaints). On the 2014 Porsche Cayman, 2 of 7 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
How do Porsche Cayman owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Porsche Cayman years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What engine oil does a US Porsche Cayman use?
0W-40 or 5W-40 (verify label) With filter, about 7.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Porsche Cayman?
Published US specs commonly list front 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20, 265/45R18, 265/40R19, 265/35R20 and rear 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 235/35R20, 265/45R18, 265/40R19, 265/35R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Porsche Cayman?
NHTSA recall 21V-679 covers certain 2013-2015 Boxster and 2014-2015 Cayman models whose rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture; Porsche replaces the rear-axle carrier as the remedy. Recall 14V-698 covers certain 2014-2015 Boxster and Cayman models whose front hood upper lock components may fail to securely latch the hood; Porsche replaces the lock components.