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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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- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (20%)
$1000 - $2499 (30%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 30 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
385-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 1000 mi | Squeak developed when pressing clutch pedal all the way when the car was warmed up. Clutch release lever was problem and required full transmission removal service. Parts replaced and required 13 hours of labor under warranty. |
2016 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 119000 mi US $2000 |
R rear axle replaced |
2015 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 38000 mi | axle carrier recall |
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 11600 mi | The transmission kept indicating overheat fault . After 4 trips they replaced the transmission. |
| 6820 mi | Warning message "Gearbox Failure". Determined to be likely a false warning message. Updated engine firmware. |
| 13000 mi | PDK adjustment to prevent stalling when leaving a stop |
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 4700 mi | Short in PADM, engine mount |
2012 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
330-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 17974 mi | Replaced failing clutch lock out switch |
| 16740 mi C $150 |
Replaced clutch sensor that detects that clutch is depressed to enable starting the engine. |
| 31000 mi US $605 |
Shift cable broke mid shift leaving car stuck in gear. Replaced with Numeric Racing cables. |
2011 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
265-horsepower 2.9L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 34000 mi US $1800 |
Shift cables replaced. Known issue with this vintage Cayman. Replaced with improved factory cable set |
2010 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
320-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 43400 mi C $2100 |
Shifter cables broke when going between 5th and 6th gear. Replaced with steel Numeric Racing ones, with silicone wrap to limit noise. |
2009 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
265-horsepower 2.9L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 46000 mi US $1250 |
Pressure plate failed. Ultimately a new Sachs clutch kit and throw out bearing were replaced |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 56300 mi US $1800 |
Flywheel, pressure plate, clutch, clutch release fork all replaced |
| 42000 mi US $2700 |
Clutch sensor throwing codes |
| 21000 mi US $800 |
Shift linkage was squeaking--lubed. |
| 55000 mi US $1700 |
Clutch and bearings. |
| 33700 mi | Clutch sensor. Replaced under warranty. |
2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47000 mi US $380 |
Transmission pan seal was leaking and needed to be replaced. |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57000 mi US $2200 |
Clutch replacement. The clutch plate was worn, the pressure plate was also bad, some of the "fingers" were not as springy as the rest. And, the flywheel was bad. These have a dual mass flywheel and the rubber center was worn out. |
| 31000 mi US $2800 |
Replaced Clutch Assembly after only 30k miles. The clutch spring failed which in turn damaged the pressure plate. We had to order an entire clutch kit to replace the unit. |
| 54000 mi US $6500 |
Slave cylinder failed. $1000, five days because waiting for part. After repair, dealer said car didn't shift right and after checking said clutch and pressure plate needed to be replaced. So I guess you could call it a failure. Didn't appear worn out. $5500, another seven days. |
| 47000 mi US $2500 |
Replaced clutch and pressure plate |
| 62000 mi | Clutch spring plate (?) had a broken tooth, so car wouldn't shift easily. Diagnosed in one day, waited a day for parts, repaired in another day or so. Independent garage, not dealership. |
| 77000 mi US $450 |
Torn driver's side outer and inner CV joint boots. Boots replaced and CV joints regreased. Repaired in 03/2017. |
| 70000 mi US $1800 |
Clutch seized. Replaced clutch and resurfaced flywheel. |
2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 22000 mi | 2nd gear synchronizer failure. Lost teeth. Told it was OK to drive, while awaiting parts. Then 3 rd and 4th started to go. On follow up trip the transmission was replaced with a refurb unit under warranty. |
2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 172300 mi US $3130 |
Clutch was replaced to eliminate a squeak but the flywheel was damaged and was also replaced. |
| 56300 mi US $3000 |
Fingers on pressure plate bent. This caused the bite point of the clutch pedal to be very close to the floor. Replaced clutch and flywheel. Parts were original, so probably would have needed replacement soon. |
| 75000 mi US $1300 |
Shifter cable broke |
| 99000 mi US $900 |
Shifter cable broke. The cable was around $500 itself. |
| 23000 mi | The stick shift was getting difficult to operate and there was crunching in second gear. |
2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 14000 mi | repaired axle seal |
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