2012 Porsche Cayman: common problems and reliability
An average Cayman year.
2 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2012 Cayman?The 2012 Porsche Cayman has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Porsche Cayman vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Cayman years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Cayman?
Across the 10 Cayman model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2005) to 28 (2016). With 2 complaints, the 2012 Cayman sits below the model's median of 7.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Cayman
seat belts
Campaign 11V409000PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.
What owners say across generations
Extremely positive sentiment across all generations, with the Cayman consistently praised as a benchmark for sports car handling, balance, and driver engagement.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Cayman. See the full Cayman owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Cayman listings typically run $25,720–$38,140 across 2006 to 2016 model years.
Other Cayman model years
Compare every Cayman year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Cayman against its rivals
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