2014 Porsche Cayman: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Cayman years.
7 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Cayman?The 2014 Porsche Cayman has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and air bags.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Porsche Cayman vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Cayman years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Cayman?
Across the 10 Cayman model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2005) to 28 (2016). With 7 complaints, the 2014 Cayman sits about the same as 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 2014 Cayman
power train:axle assembly
Campaign 21V679000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Campaign 19V875000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
electrical system
Campaign 13V502000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Campaign 14V698000Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
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 2014 ranks against the rest.
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