Avoid: 2016, 2015, 2006 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2009 (few owner reports)
9 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 7 model years, the Porsche Cayman has 80 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train. 2016 drew the most complaints (28), 2012 the fewest (2).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Porsche Cayman vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $25,720–$38,140.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2016 (28 complaints). Lowest: 2012 (2).
Extremely positive sentiment across all generations, with the Cayman consistently praised as a benchmark for sports car handling, balance, and driver engagement.
Emphasizing the need for a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Specifically rotor replacement.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Cayman. Individual model years are broken down above.
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