2006 Porsche Cayman Porsche Cayman 2006

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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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2006 Porsche Cayman suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (25%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 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

85000 mi

US $200
Slight leak in the steering rack. It takes an eighth of a quart of steering fluid to top it up every 5000 miles or so. Replacing the rack will cost $1000 for the remanufactured part if I do it myself, and around two grand at the dealer. 
41349 mi

US $862
Power steering pump failed 
24000 mi Very occasional, slight squeak when turning steering wheel right after start up. 
41500 mi

US $550
Cracked front spring (suspension) discovered while car was on lift. Lots of rust on face of crack. Car purchased used less than a month earlier. Dealer agreed to repair (free). Car unsafe to drive w/o repair. Repair took 19 calendar days. Car was purchased from reputable dealer at 40K miles. Car was on lift for front tire replacement. Tech noticed lug nut missing and corroded/cracked front left coil spring. Replacement for both front coil springs estimated at $550.  
75000 mi

US $2500
Rear PASM shocks 
80000 mi

US $3500
Replaced tie rods 
18000 mi Very noticeable squeak coming from right exterior of car when crossing sharp bumps. Dealer service tech listened to car from outside when driven over bump. Identified source at right front. Replaced strut. 
58300 mi

US $3000
Front left wheel bearing 

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2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

295-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

14000 mi power steering, grinding sound during low speed turning at the bump stops, would have been $2000 
27000 mi

US $300
Worn tie rods. Replaced under service contract. 
28450 mi

US $950
Loose left front tie rod 

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2006 Porsche Cayman Suspension Problems

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