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Porsche Cayman repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (6%)
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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 359 repairs.
Porsche Cayman body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
340-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 8000 mi | Third Brake light in hatch was leaking, allowing water to enter when washing vehicle. Replaced under warranty. |
2015 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
340-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 26000 mi | Replaced dash due to leather separating from dash. Had to have Porsche in Germany build a new dash wrapped in leather. All done under warranty. |
| 7000 mi | Carpet in front storage area slightly separating. Replace carpet. |
2015 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 5000 mi | rattles in interior trim, corrected by dealer |
2015 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 9000 mi | Headliner rattle, fixed by dealer under warranty |
| 10000 mi | A-pillar trim on exterior base of A pillar was coming loose. Replaced. |
| 15000 mi | Had to adjust rubber stops on the rear hatch because the hatch was making a clunking noise over basically any bumps. |
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 27000 mi | Head light pod delaminated. Porsche replaced under warranty. |
| 26200 mi | hinged cover to driver side vanity mirror broke |
| 11000 mi | Had wind noise from driver side window, also rattle driver side door. Had 3rd brake light replaced because there was condensation in the light. It was replaced for free |
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 17000 mi | dashboard squeak attributed to defective foam separating fuel tank from bulkhead. TSB known about problem. Foam around fuel tank replaced. |
| 54500 mi | Smoking Package ashtray module lid would not retract/close. Had replaced under warranty. |
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 14500 mi | paint defect (chipping) on passenger side body panel (plastic). |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 42600 mi US $200 |
Replaced passenger visor/mirror. |
| 8200 mi | Replaced headliner. Factory original began to seperate between plies. |
| 21000 mi US $800 |
both headlight-units are fogging/hazing on inside surface of plastic. Shop acknowledged issue--but since vehicle is out of warranty/un-repairable, only option was to replace both headlamp unit assemblies. |
| 32000 mi US $510 |
Replaced headliner. |
| 3000 mi | Replace roof liner due to rattle - warranty. |
| 32300 mi US $25 |
Interior door handle mechanism partially broke, allowing door to still be opened, but handle would not fully retract. |
| 25000 mi | Door for cup holder not latching. |
| 24300 mi | Back hatch made noise. Latch tightened which fixed problem. |
| 28400 mi | Replaced windshield due to leaky seal. |
| 33000 mi US $170 |
Driver door squeaks |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58000 mi US $270 |
Replaced driver side visor, would not stay up. |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 37400 mi | Replaced headliner due to adhesive failure along passenger door trim. |
| 27000 mi US $1700 |
The power driver's seat stopped working. The technician reset the the ECU. Charged $260 for two hours of diagnostics. The reset was free. |
| 16000 mi | Dashboard cupholder door would not close. |
| 30000 mi | Rattle on seat belt retractor cover. |
| 17000 mi | Glove box damping cylinder squeaking Rusty wheel nuts replaced |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 87000 mi US $325 |
Collapsed cloth headliner replaced with custom suede. A-pillar trip also wrapped in suede. |
| 23000 mi | Replaced the cup holder, door would not stay shut. Also front tires. Left front had ripples along the side wall, Michelin would not replace. Right front had slow leak due to nail. Replaced windshield wipers. Total $1787. |
| 65300 mi US $200 |
The headliner adhesive stopped working and the headliner started to droop. |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 42000 mi | The headliner fabric separated from the backing material |
| 19000 mi | Rear hatch rattle. Dealer removed hatch and adjusted lift shocks. |
| Noise coming from the A/C vent to the left of the stereo. still not fixed so it will go back soon. I was told it was reinsulated. |
2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 23000 mi US $500 |
Drivers side floppy door handle was fixed |
| 6000 mi | Window seal replaced. |
| 18000 mi US $250 |
The headliner came loose and had to be replaced. Had it done at a local auto upholstery shop. |
| 4000 mi | Waited for service (half-day): - Hatch clunks over bumps. Unresolved. - Front wheel needs balancing (unresolved by dealer I fixed at a tire shop). - Exhaust ticks at very low rpm. Resolved (retied?) under warranty. |
| 16000 mi | Interior rattle in back behind passenger. Trim and covers in front trunk not secured and fasteners not functioning properly. |
| 18000 mi | Rattle behind passenger. Sounds like rear hatch when going over bumps. Checked TSB on hatch internal weight thumping. |
| 19000 mi | There is a rattle behind the passenger seat which maybe the hatch. It seems to become less obtrusive when the body is hot and the hatch is adjusted. The technician was not able to replicate the noise. |
| 23000 mi | Same rattle from interior rear behind passenger. The radio knobs were dissolving, becoming sticky and soft. |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
Interior door handle was loose which required a new spring I believe. |
2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi US $1000 |
AC panel paint missing from control knob, replaced AC panel. |
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