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Common Porsche Cayman r problems

Based on the complaints from owners of the Porsche Cayman R cars, several common problems have been identified:

  • Oil Leaks:
    • Degraded engine gaskets and oil leaks are prevalent issues in older cars, including used Cayman models. A significant problem is rear oil seal leakage, which can be alarming. A leaking rear main seal can lead to oil leaks between the engine and transmission joint, potentially damaging the clutch if not promptly addressed.
  • Rear Axle Carrier Side Fracture:
    • In 2021, Porsche Cars North America recalled several 2014 and 2015 model Cayman, Cayman S, and Cayman GTS vehicles due to a serious problem where the rear axle carrier side could fracture. This issue could pose safety risks and lead to accidents. The recall involved replacing the rear-axle carrier side sections for affected vehicles at no cost to the owners.
  • CEL and Misfire at Higher RPM:
    • Owners reported engine issues when running above 4,000 rpm, causing misfires on a cylinder. This problem can result in the engine stalling or running rough at higher speeds, impacting the performance and drivability of the vehicle.

These common problems with the Porsche Cayman R cars highlight the importance of regular maintenance, prompt attention to any warning signs, and potentially seeking professional assistance to address these issues effectively.

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Is the Cayman R rare?

These 987.2 Cayman R are actually very rare! Only around 220 came into the UK and allegedly around 55 with the manual 'box and carbon bucket seat combination. We think they are ideally suited to UK roads being compact in size, nimble, involving and with more than enough naturally aspirated flat six power.

How many Cayman R were made?

Only 1,621 Cayman R were made worldwide with 220 for the UK market.

Are Porsche Cayman reliable cars?

Are Porsche Caymans Generally Reliable? On average, you can expect the Porsche Cayman to be fairly reliable. There aren't very many model years you should avoid, and most Porsche Cayman users don't have major complaints.

How many miles will a Cayman last?

around 150,000 to 200,000

Porsche Boxster and Cayman models have similar mileage of around 150,000 to 200,000. This translates into 11 to 15 years with average use. However, it's not uncommon for these two models to surpass the estimated lifespan.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Porsche Cayman r years

We have researched Porsche problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Porsche Cayman r cars and compiled the top 1 most problematic Porsche Cayman r model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Porsche Cayman r model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Porsche Cayman r years

We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:

Porsche Cayman r car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Porsche Cayman r , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

  • Unknown or other problems
  • Engine problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Porsche Cayman r vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Porsche Cayman r . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Porsche Cayman r vehicles.

List of Porsche Cayman r complaints

Porsche Cayman r 2012
  • Date Of Incident: 2015-07-04
  • Date Complaint: 2015-07-04
  • VIN: WP0AB2A88CS
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
  • Summary: I WAS DRIVING TODAY ON 4TH OF JULY AT 10 MILES AN HOUR OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND IT STOP ALL OF THE SUDDEN. ME, MY WIFE AND MY DAUGHTER PUSHED IT BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY AS I WAS BLOCKING ONE WAY EGRESS FOR THE NEIGHBOURS AND THEIR POSSIBLE GUESTS FOR JULY 4TH. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT FAILED, I GUESS IT IS SHIFT CABLE BROKE. IF I WAS DRIVING ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY, THIS FAILURE COULD KILL ME AND OTHER DRIVERS WHO COULD BE DRIVING BEHIND. JUST BOUGHT THE CAR ON 5/31/15 FROM DEALERSHIP AFTER LEASING IT FOR 3 YEARS. WHILE PUSHING THE CAR BACK I HURT MY BACK EVEN MORE THEN IT WAS PRIOR. 7/4/15
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Recalls Porsche Cayman r

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the Porsche Cayman r.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

  • Model: Porsche Cayman r 2012
  • Report Received Date: 2011-08-05
  • Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: PORSCHE 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.
  • Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
  • Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.

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