2012 Porsche Cayman r problems

Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
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Common 2012 Porsche Cayman r problems

The Porsche Cayman R 2012 is generally considered a reliable car, but like any vehicle, it can have its share of issues. One common problem reported by owners is a faulty fuel gauge.

Another potential issue is the snapping of gear shifter cables, which seems to be a common fault in the Porsche Cayman 987.2 model

. This issue can cause significant inconvenience and may require replacement of the gear shifter cables.

In rare cases, the PDK transmission in the Cayman R may fail, requiring expensive repairs. One owner reported a failure in their 2012 Cayman R with 50,000 miles, which required a replacement transmission costing around $35,000. This issue appears to be uncommon, but it can be a significant expense for owners without an extended warranty.

While these issues are not necessarily widespread, they are worth considering for potential buyers of the Porsche Cayman R 2012. It is always recommended to thoroughly research any vehicle before purchasing and to consider factors such as maintenance history, warranty coverage, and potential repair costs.

What is the common problem Porsche Cayman?

Likely Oil Leaks

The Porsche Cayman has a number of common sources for leaking oil. Some of the most common include rear main seal (see below), valve covers, spark plug seals and oil cooler seals. Less common are leaks from the cam seals and scavenger oil pump seal.

How many 2012 Porsche Cayman R were made?

Only 1421 Cayman R's were produced worldwide. Low mileage examples are getting difficult to find by the day. Being one of the most satisfying modern Porsche's to drive, whether it be on the road or track, this Cayman R is complete with all books, tools, and is ready for immediate enjoyment.

Is A Porsche Cayman a reliable car?

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.

Is the Cayman R rare?

Cayman R has low production numbers (just 1,621 made) and its rarity makes it likely to appreciate.

2012 Porsche Cayman r car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Porsche Cayman r problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Unknown or other problems
Engine problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Porsche Cayman r vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2012 Porsche Cayman r complaints

The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Porsche Cayman r.

2015-07-04

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 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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2012 Porsche Cayman r recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2012 Porsche Cayman r.

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.

Additional sources

More sources of information about 2012 Porsche Cayman r problems:

Cayman R - Faults & Issues Thread - Page 1 - Boxster/Cayman ...

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=231&t=1627089

Oct 12, 2016 ... Solution: Porsche Tonbridge tried everything and in the end they gave me a brand new instrument cluster. Dan911. 2,648 posts. 208 months.

Cayman R PDK failure - now what? | Planet-9 Porsche Forum

https://www.planet-9.com/threads/cayman-r-pdk-failure-now-what.253892/

Apr 4, 2023 ... The transmission failed on my 2012 Cayman R with 50k miles. I took it to a mechanic who found metal shavings in the transmission fluid and ...

Cayman R drive - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums

https://rennlist.com/forums/spyder-cayman-r/1265280-cayman-r-drive.html

Aug 21, 2021 ... Going to say it again, Cayman R is the best value in Porsche for under $100k. ... Soft brake pedal is a known problem. https ... Sep 2012. Location.

Cayman or Cayman S- What Years safe from IMS failure? | Planet-9 ...

https://www.planet-9.com/threads/cayman-or-cayman-s-what-years-safe-from-ims-failure.100298/

Aug 27, 2014 ... These adds scare people onto the forums thinking there is a widespread issue. 2012 Cayman R, Black, Porsche Sport Exhaust, Bucket Seats 2008 ...