What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2006–2012) Cayman?

Cayman owners have made 1 complaint about the 2006–2012 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 1st out of 13 Porsche generations in overall reliability, with plenty of transmission concerns.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2006–2012) Cayman Key Numbers

  1. 1 model year

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 1 complaint

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 1st in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 13 eligible generations.