| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Porsche Cayman repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 73 repairs.
2008 Porsche Cayman engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 27000 mi | One of two radiator cooling fans located in the front on the car stopped working. I noticed cooling fan was running much more frequently. Dealer diagnosed this was due to remaining fan making up for non working fan and replaced under warranty. |
| 30000 mi | Carbon canister and charcoal filter (part of fuel evaporative system) was replaced under warranty. |
| 50000 mi US $600 |
Failure of air-oil separator (AOS). Replaced with OEM part. |
| 50600 mi US $2300 |
Engine mount had shorn. Replaced engine mount. |
| 58000 mi US $17000 |
Car was taken in for a steering fluid leak and coolant leaking into the oil fill. Car was found to have warped cylinder heads and badly scored engine cylinders. Engine rear block was replaced, cylinder heads milled, fluid leak fixed. Car was purchased used so issues may have been due to how first owner drove it. |
| 44000 mi US $800 |
Air oil separater failed |
| 42000 mi US $3000 |
Clutch and flywheel replacement |
| 42300 mi | 2 ignition coils replaced under warranty |
| 49000 mi US $1200 |
Water pump for cooling system |
| 51000 mi US $600 |
Air-to-oil separator failed, sucking oil through engine intake and blowing clouds of smoke. |
| 29000 mi | Rattle under the car at 2200 and 3400 RPM. Dealer replaced sport exhaust under warranty. Rattle is still present. |
| 13300 mi | Intermittant "Coolant Low" warning light over period of 2-weeks. Dealer found radiator cap "not fully tightened" and evaporated coolant around threads of cap. Added coolant. Returned vehicle. |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 43000 mi US $55 |
Mechanic checked car for known issues. Found that coolant settling tank cap was not holding up pressure correctly. |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi US $700 |
replace water pump |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 58500 mi US $1200 |
Waterpump failed - had to have car towed and repaired. |
| 6000 mi | Reprogram body computer to allow remote to open the hatch. |
| 39900 mi | RMS leak repaired under CPO warranty |
| 49600 mi C $1400 |
Water pump replaced due to noisy bearing. Thermostat also done at same time. |
| 75000 mi US $1400 |
AOS failure leading to loss of oil. |
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