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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%)
Chart based on 359 repairs.
Porsche Cayman other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (50%)
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.
2016 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
340-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 16000 mi | Windshield washer line sheared off at connection to hood. Common problem caused by rubbing when opening and closing the frunk. |
2015 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 4000 mi | windshield washer was broken. |
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 53000 mi US $730 |
Flat Tire due to pinched puncture. |
| 54500 mi US $378 |
Nail in tire with very slow leak meant tire replacement as preventative care. |
| 4000 mi | Repeat of Service Interval message errors. Dealer had a service campaign to do complete reload of PCM witch appears to have corrected issue, no re-occurance for 3 weeks now. |
2012 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
330-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 1550 mi | Air condition unit non-functioning. O-rings at connection for hoses was improperly installed at factory, causing leak of refrigerant. |
2009 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
265-horsepower 2.9L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 66500 mi US $639 |
Needed spring in driver side inside door handle replaced and bolt holding cup holders in needed to be epoxied as the threads holding it had stripped. Also purchased battery tender as well. |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 13800 mi US $170 |
Replace Battery |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 61000 mi £100 |
Rear hatch struts needed replacing due to rattling and loss of support |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 34000 mi US $150 |
Door handle inner-mechanism snapped. Had to replace to restore function. |
| 72000 mi US $40 |
Removed driver's side interior door trim and replaced loose door handle lever. |
| 19400 mi | Passenger window would intermittently not go all the way up in auto mode. Lubed and inspected by dealer which fixed problem to 95% |
| 45137 mi US $106 |
replace right front grill and left rear wheel deflector |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 74000 mi US $361 |
Balanced wheels, fixed front bumper |
2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 75000 mi US $2500 |
Front trunk: hood support shock failing |
| 80000 mi US $3500 |
Front hood strut replaced |
| 65000 mi US $600 |
drive door interior handle was loose |
| 146000 mi US $280 |
The spring on the driver's side interior door handle came off. The door panel was removed and the spring was put back but it was obvious that the axle bearing (the part containing the spring) needs to be replaced. |
| 148000 mi US $40 |
The axle bearings on both doors broke and were replaced by owner. |
| 118000 mi | front lid will not open |
| 19000 mi | The driver seat height adjusting mechanism was running down beyond its limit and popping when reaching the end of its threads. The seat lowering mechanism was replaced. |
| 43822 mi C $65 |
Car was difficult to start, and smelled like it was running rich. It was especially bad on warm days. |
2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 24000 mi US $300 |
Venting tube on battery was missing. Lead to acid damage to tray. Battery replaced, vent tube replaced and attached. Battery tray repainted. |
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