2014 Porsche Cayman: common problems and reliability

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. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs associated with german luxury brands. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

7
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Porsche Cayman vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

fuel/propulsion system
2
air bags
1
electrical system
1
engine
1
engine and engine cooling
1

Recalls affecting the 2014 Cayman

power train:axle assembly

Campaign 21V679000

Porsche 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 fract

equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

Campaign 19V875000

Porsche 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. T

electrical system

Campaign 13V502000

Porsche 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 Sep

latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

Campaign 14V698000

Porsche 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 no

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. Long-term owner reports describe it as a "perfect sports car" that is rewarding on backroads and s

  • High maintenance and repair costs associated with German luxury brands. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Complexity and quantity of interior buttons, with some described as feeling cheap. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Prohibitive servicing costs for Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes (PCCB), specifically rotor replacement. Frequency: isolated.
  • Potential for expensive repairs on used models, emphasizing the need for a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine character and sound of turbocharged 718 flat-four engines criticized compared to older flat-six engines. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Cayman.

Typical used price

Used Cayman listings typically run $25,720–$38,140 across 2006 to 2016 model years.

Other Cayman model years