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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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Chart based on 359 repairs.
Porsche Cayman suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 18503 mi | Replaced rear axle carrier side section. |
2009 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
265-horsepower 2.9L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 134000 mi US $2000 |
Steering fluid leak, required replacement of column |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 42300 mi | Control arms rattled |
| 49700 mi US $500 |
Outer drivers side CV boot leaking grease. R and R of both drivers side CV boots was completed. |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61000 mi | The power steering rack needed to be replaced and dealer could not find one in the country to replace the faulty one. |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 16000 mi | Loose bolt in steering wheel column and steering rack joint. |
| 24000 mi | Defective right front strut mount was replaced. |
| 27000 mi | Worn left front strut mount replaced. |
| 17000 mi | Squeaky suspension when turning steering wheel at low speeds |
| 18000 mi | Both front dampers and top suspension mounts were replaced. Dampers were badly worn. |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 26000 mi US $250 |
replacement of left front tie rod. |
| 40000 mi US $1000 |
Leak in power steering lines at the rack. |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 68000 mi US $1100 |
Loss of power steering |
| 73000 mi US $1600 |
Safety inspection determined need to replace two tie rods. |
| 67000 mi US $150 |
Noise when turning steering wheel |
| 36000 mi | Squeaking noise during low speed steering. Dealer replaced strut bearing/ bushings. |
2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 58300 mi US $3000 |
Front left wheel bearing |
| 24000 mi | Very occasional, slight squeak when turning steering wheel right after start up. |
| 41349 mi US $862 |
Power steering pump failed |
| 75000 mi US $2500 |
Rear PASM shocks |
| 80000 mi US $3500 |
Replaced tie rods |
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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