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2006 Porsche Cayman repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (9%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 103 repairs.
2006 Porsche Cayman electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 11000 mi US $36 |
The passenger window would drop the appropriate amount when the door handles were pulled, but the window wouldn't go back up when the door was closed. Door lock assembly replacement was recommended. Replaced, but still have problem. The power window motor was replaced and it corrected the problem. |
| 85000 mi US $200 |
Starter was getting slow, especially on cold days, and started catching and squealing upon motor firing, every start. I bought new Bosche replacement for about $200. |
| 25000 mi | window would not go up smoothly |
| 62000 mi US $70 |
Handover procedure was required to enable Homelink and heated seats. This happens occasionally if you get a dead battery. |
| 66000 mi US $170 |
Starter was noisy. Replaced with NAPA reman. |
| 47120 mi $80 |
I took out the driver seat for coloring. I had cut the battery power, but after reassembling the airbag default lamp went on. Porsche dealer reset the fault code . |
| 23000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side window controller failed and would not raise or lower window |
| 20000 mi US $760 |
Driver's side window would not automatically close when the door was shut. Motor was replaced. |
| 41200 mi US $300 |
Bought car from reputable dealer with 40K miles on it. Part of work dealer did to recondition car was replace battery at 39.5K miles. Battery needed to be replaced again. Car was tested for several days for abnormal slow draws, none found. |
| 41600 mi | Aircon condenser replaced |
| 19000 mi | The horn stopped functioning properly. It was explained that the horn gets replaced often due to its location being very wet from rain and car washes. The horn was replaced. |
| 122000 mi | close starter made noise |
| 21000 mi | No AM reception on the radio. Antenna hookup ok, no faults found. A call was made into Porsche North America for recommendations by the service department. I'm currently waiting for a response. |
| 21600 mi | No AM reception was fixed by replacing the antenna |
| 30000 mi US $800 |
Actuator in driver's door that drops window slightly when opening/closing. Window would autowind back up prior to closing door. If not noticed, glass struck door frame. Part replaced. Off warranty only a month - dealer refused to meet halfway on cost. |
| 40000 mi US $330 |
Low tone horn failure, was replaced at my cost. |
| 20000 mi | Auto up feature didn't work for passenger window. Reflash of computer solved problem. Very minor. |
| 13000 mi US $130 |
Battery is no longer holding a charge after winter storage |
| 136000 mi US $400 |
Alternator failed and was replaced. |
| 40000 mi US $500 |
Replaced wiring harness for illuminated door sills. Reflashed to enable heated seats, homelink, headlight washers. |
| 40600 mi US $600 |
Replaced illuminated Door sill |
| 7000 mi US $140 |
Replace passenger electric windows motor |
2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi US $1000 |
Sport Chro did not work - replaced switch. |
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