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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 91 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
| 10000 mi | PCM 3.1 which was retrofitted by Porsche after delivery failed less than a year after it was installed (cost of install was over $5k USD). Unit rebooted constantly (every two minutes). Porsche tried to re-load the software on the unit and that failed. They tried to replace the unit with a new one and that didn't work either (they said that the complicated coding they need to do wouldn't work). In the process they marked up the leather dash with small indentations and scratches. The dealer has spent the last two weeks "working with Porsche" on what to do and so far they don't know. |
| 6000 mi | Power memory seat buttons not working. Car was kept for additional day for diagnostic. No parts replaced, seat memory system was reset. |
| 19000 mi US $800 |
Battery died only a couple years after previous battery was replaced. Difficulty jump starting car too; nothing found in diagnosis, though. |
2015 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 2000 mi | Car thought key was still in ignition and refused to lock doors when exiting vehicle. |
2015 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 22000 mi | Radio/CD player malfunctioned. Videotape evidence of malfunction. Full warranty replacement at no cost to myself. |
| 38000 mi US $2200 |
Replacement of all AC lines due to pinhole leaks |
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 11160 mi | Indicator LED for driver mirror not working. I can't think of a more minor problem. Replaced switch unit. |
| 8300 mi | Battery died. Dealer recharged it. |
| 8200 mi US $200 |
Replaced battery |
| 15000 mi | Horn was replaced, stop working recently |
| 43000 mi | Solenoid for fuel filler door lock was making noise. Replaced during warranty period. No functionality was ever compromised during the ~3 months noise was made. |
| 55000 mi | Some computer is broken malfunctioning |
| 31000 mi | Low tone horn replaced |
| 1640 mi | Gaz tank trap door was locked. Could not unlock it. Thankfully the emergency manual release was still working. |
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 11000 mi | software update, corrected: 1. auto a/c was not working properly. software update fixed it 2. Nav/Stereo would turn off intermittently. Software update fixed it. |
| 27000 mi | Got a fault code. Auto driving light control defective. Dealer could not find fault code on car computer. If it goes belly up, I hope it is before warranty expires. |
| 28000 mi US $400 |
Battery stopped holding a charge, new battery installed and on board computer reset in accordance with protocol for installing a new battery. |
| 7000 mi | Airbag fault light came on. A wire to the system became loose and came out. The tech plugged the wire's connection back into the system. |
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 3000 mi | Computer showed service intervals 1, 2, & 3 were all due even thought car was only 3 months old with 2400 miles. Computer had to be reset, same problem appeared again and computer was reset a 2nd time at 2800 miles. Seems to be OK now. |
| 35000 mi US $25 |
One of two horns was not working. I replaced both high and low tone units. |
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 3600 mi | Sport button failed to turn on. Issues with bluetooth connectivity and intermittant PCM crash. |
| 7300 mi | Electric window contact. Had to press harder than normal. |
2010 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
320-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 35340 mi C $10 |
Right side headlight |
| 43400 mi C $15 |
Driver side headlight |
2009 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
265-horsepower 2.9L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 66500 mi US $639 |
needed battery replaced |
2008 Porsche Cayman
Engine not specified
| 36900 mi US $337 |
Replaced bad AC pressure switch. |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 44000 mi US $149 |
Battery died over the winter break. Had to replace. |
| 43000 mi | Switch located inside passenger compartment used to open front trunk stopped working. Switch was replaced by dealer under warranty. |
| 92000 mi US $650 |
A pressure sensor for the AC system failed, causing faulty pressure readings and instructing the radiator and engine compartment fans to run on high at all times. The diagnosis was not straight-forward, as sensor is not a typical maintenance/repair item. Sensor was replaced and AC recharged. |
| 39000 mi US $190 |
replaced battery |
| 13300 mi | Radio diversity fault corrected when shop was trouble-shooting an inetermittant radio "lock-up" feature. Dealer could not replicate the lock-up, but did correct the diversity fault. |
| 33700 mi | Trunk release switch failed. Replaced by warranty. |
| 25000 mi | Battery not holding charge; "old" battery. |
| 45500 mi US $200 |
Passenger power mirror not movable with power controls. Looks like very expensive control electronics not functioning. Fortunately, I can live with the issue because it would otherwise be $1k+ dealer visit. |
| 24300 mi | Drivers side window sometimes wouldn't fully close when door shut. Microswitch adjusted and problem fixed. |
| 60140 mi | TPMS antenna |
| 44000 mi | Rear TPMS replaced |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 13000 mi | Recirculation fan flap not closing correctly |
| 30300 mi | Clutch pedal switch replaced |
| 22000 mi US $5 |
Replaced brake light bulb |
| 30000 mi | Replace car horn, low tone out. |
| 62000 mi US $1100 |
tire pressure monitoring system sensors |
| 9000 mi | Ordered new steering colummn control unit because cruise control was inoperative. Steering column control unit replaced after part came in. |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 48002 mi US $269 |
Reset Airbag light on dash. |
| 61000 mi US $164 |
Car would not start, battery was dated from 2007 and would not hold a charge, battery was replaced with new one. |
| 74592 mi US $255 |
Blower motor was whining at lower speeds and was replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $18 |
Passenger side low beam bulb burnt out. Both passenger and driver's side low beam bulbs replaced with new H7 halogen bulbs. |
| 33000 mi US $1548 |
Replaced all TPC's Replace fog lamp in left rear. |
| 34700 mi US $598 |
Tire pressure sensors in all wheels had to be replaced. |
| 34200 mi | Condensate tray hose plugged up |
| 31000 mi US $2800 |
Battery finally died. |
| 34000 mi US $900 |
Window motor switch failed on both driver and passenger side. Both needed to be replaced. |
| 34800 mi US $150 |
Tail light burned out. Took almost two hours in the shop to repair. |
| 35000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side window regulator failure and replacement. |
| 24000 mi | Headlight aiming performed |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 56000 mi US $380 |
right door window not going all the way up after dooor is closed |
| 57000 mi US $800 |
Window motor was showing signs of failure. Was replaced. |
| 43300 mi US $600 |
NOT FIXED> Window cycles 2-15 times 1/2' up and down. Cruise control failed. Main switch requires replacement. |
| 45300 mi US $600 |
Window cycles up and down. Previously replaced door lock - no cure. Problem now traced to window motor and governor - replaced and fixed. Cruise control main switch failed. Replaced |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 78000 mi US $265 |
Battery finally died after having it for seven years. |
| 98000 mi US $4500 |
Needed new 2nd key. When arrived the parts dept. ordered blade only and needed to add bulb. When they had all parts, they couldn't get their computer to communicate with factory to program key with car. They then added in change of immobilizer, after which it took 2 more tries to get it programmed because of the internal problem between the dealer computer and Porsche AG's system. |
| 20000 mi US $215 |
Replaced faulty horn. Tire pressure monitor failed. |
| 27280 mi €4680 |
A/C had a leak pipes on side of car were replaced and radiators were replaced. All original parts it took 6 days because parts were directly sent from Germany. |
| 40000 mi US $1131 |
spoiler switch |
| 42000 mi US $720 |
Replace all four (4) tire pressure monators |
| 44000 mi | Replace battery |
| 26000 mi | Right front and left rear TPC sensors failed and were replaced under warranty |
| 28000 mi US $242 |
Battery went dead and would not hold a charge |
| 35000 mi US $300 |
TPS sensor replaced on two wheels |
| 17000 mi | Tire Pressure Sensors were bad and replaced. |
| 84000 mi | short in preamplifier caused heavy bass sound. Need to disconnect amplifier |
| 88000 mi US $800 |
tire pressure monitors all went bad, need to have them replaced. |
2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 20000 mi US $760 |
Driver's side window would not automatically close when the door was shut. Motor was replaced. |
| 13000 mi US $130 |
Battery is no longer holding a charge after winter storage |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 20000 mi | Auto up feature didn't work for passenger window. Reflash of computer solved problem. Very minor. |
| 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 |
| 122000 mi | close starter made noise |
| 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. |
| 23000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side window controller failed and would not raise or lower window |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 . |
| 7000 mi US $140 |
Replace passenger electric windows motor |
| 136000 mi US $400 |
Alternator failed and was replaced. |
| 25000 mi | window would not go up smoothly |
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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