Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2015.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Cayman | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Cayman | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 Cayman | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Cayman | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Cayman | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 Cayman | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Cayman | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Cayman | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Cayman | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Cayman | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Cayman | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train12
- Engine6
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Unknown or other3
- Air bags3
- Vehicle speed control2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Structure1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 Porsche Cayman 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Porsche Cayman 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Porsche Cayman 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Porsche Cayman 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 11 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.2–10.0 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 10.5 | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| 2018 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 10.5 | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| 2017 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 10.5 | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| 2016 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| 2015 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| 2014 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| 2012 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| 2011 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| 2010 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| 2008 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| 2007 | Cayman · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
301 Cayman cars are on the New Zealand register; 73% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 41 | 28 | 12 |
| 2015 | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 21 | 4 | 16 |
| 2008 | 30 | 6 | 23 |
| 2007 | 57 | 5 | 50 |
| 2006 | 59 | 4 | 54 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
815 Cayman cars are on Dutch roads; 72% arrived later as imports, and 5 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 66 | €142,763 |
| 2015 | 59 | €112,718 |
| 2014 | 82 | €90,660 |
| 2013 | 76 | €90,218 |
| 2011 | 32 | €97,078 |
| 2010 | 40 | €87,549 |
| 2009 | 57 | €95,210 |
| 2008 | 85 | €80,730 |
| 2007 | 123 | €75,609 |
| 2006 | 173 | €96,652 |
| 2005 | 22 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
83 Cayman cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 86,000 km |
| 2013 | 5 | 91,000 km |
| 2010 | 6 | 138,000 km |
| 2009 | 6 | 130,000 km |
| 2008 | 11 | 122,000 km |
| 2007 | 19 | 141,000 km |
| 2006 | 25 | 125,000 km |
| 2005 | 5 | 125,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 29 Cayman cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 0 of those collisions were fatal and 6 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 | 4 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
8,584 Cayman cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 581 | 174 |
| 2015 | 970 | 156 |
| 2014 | 1,090 | 129 |
| 2013 | 952 | 208 |
| 2012 | 296 | 49 |
| 2011 | 450 | 110 |
| 2010 | 487 | 83 |
| 2009 | 582 | 129 |
| 2008 | 734 | 220 |
| 2007 | 1,165 | 381 |
| 2006 | 1,152 | 529 |
| 2005 | 125 | 64 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
13,676 Cayman cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 89% passed first time, against 70% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 464 | 96% |
| 2019 | 1,058 | 96% |
| 2018 | 1,209 | 94% |
| 2017 | 884 | 95% |
| 2016 | 982 | 94% |
| 2015 | 1,124 | 94% |
| 2014 | 1,202 | 92% |
| 2013 | 834 | 90% |
| 2012 | 292 | 91% |
| 2011 | 505 | 90% |
| 2010 | 531 | 89% |
| 2009 | 649 | 89% |
| 2008 | 886 | 79% |
| 2007 | 1,417 | 79% |
| 2006 | 1,477 | 77% |
| 2005 | 162 | 73% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Cayman | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| Tyres | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| Brakes | 2.3% | 7.3% |
| Suspension | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Visibility | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Steering | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.5% | 0.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
4,921 new Porsche Cayman cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (5).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 192 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 4 | 196 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 10 | 199 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 39 | 225 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 6 | 194 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 9 | 179 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 642 | — |
| 2015 | 739 | — |
| 2014 | 1,065 | — |
| 2013 | 1,102 | — |
| 2012 | 110 | — |
| 2011 | 487 | — |
| 2010 | 703 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Cayman in 11 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The cradle side panels on the rear axle may be defective, which could result in the breakage of one of the two slots for the suspension wishbones on the side panel of the cradle.This could impair the wheel control and result in a loss of control over the vehic…
The screw connections of various chassis components may be faulty.As a result, the driving stability of the vehicle could be impaired, increasing the risk of an accident.
A defective capacitor may cause voltage fluctuations in the power supply of the airbag control unit. As a result, the airbags and the seatbelt pre-tensioners may deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury t…
Possible faulty construction of the door moulding causes the sensors of the vehicle occupant protection system to be activated incorrectly. This may result in unnecessary and unexpected deployment of the occupant protection system, increasing the risk of injur…
The nuts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been tightened to the required torque. As a result, the driveshaft and the wheel hub may become loose and the wheels could be blocked, increasing the risk of an accident.
Possible inadequate connection on the fuel-feed installation. In the event of a frontal collision, the integrity of the fuel-feed installation can be impaired, increasing the risk of fire.
Airbag sensors may have been inadequately installed. This may lead to reduced protection in the event of an accident in which the restraint system is activated.
There is a possibility that the passenger airbags were manufactured with faulty components. This may affect the triggering of the airbags which may result in full protection not being achieved in the event of an accident.
The mounting screws for the fuel pipe on the fuel injectors may shear off due to stress corrosion cracking. This could lead to the fuel pipe becoming detached and fuel may leak into the engine compartment.
The front side airbags may fail to trigger in the event of an accident, resulting in an increased risk of injury for the occupants.
The upper part of the front bonnet lock is faulty causing the bonnet to open inadvertently.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
5 campaigns cover the Cayman.
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 fracture.
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. 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."
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 not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
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 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.
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.
NHTSA recalls