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2014 Porsche Cayman repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 43 repairs.
2014 Porsche Cayman repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| Porsche Cayman in Ohio, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201629200 mi | Issue with emissions system, car said "cooling system" but dealer said it was only partly relevant. It had nothing to do with coolant/oil temps and could be driven (dealer said do not track it). | ||
| Dec 201630000 mi | Three trips, each roughly a week long to fix this problem. Latest fix and "confident the source of the problem" was a sport exhaust valve. | ||
| Sep 201743000 mi | Solenoid for fuel filler door lock was making noise. Replaced during warranty period. No functionality was ever compromised during the ~3 months noise was made. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in North Carolina, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 20168300 mi | Battery died. Dealer recharged it. | ||
| Jan 20178200 miUS $200 | Replaced battery | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Sep 201731000 mi | Low tone horn replaced | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Illinois, United States Apr 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 201715000 mi | Horn was replaced, stop working recently | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Ohio, United States Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201855000 mi | Some computer is broken malfunctioning | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 201428000 mi | Fault engine control - Possible to drive on Evap leak - adjusted gas cap seal | ||
| Jun 201533000 mi | Fault engine Control - Possible to drive on - on June 4. scheduled shop on 6/13 Morning of, message disappeared, never returned. At least changed the oil. emissions issue | ||
| Porsche Cayman in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20156820 mi | Warning message "Gearbox Failure". Determined to be likely a false warning message. Updated engine firmware. | ||
| Sep 201611160 mi | Indicator LED for driver mirror not working. I can't think of a more minor problem. Replaced switch unit. | ||
| Jun 202218503 mi | Replaced rear axle carrier side section. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in California, United States Mar 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Mar 20159000 mi | Small oil leak. Dealer replace oil fill tube assembly. Still leaks after 2 attempts by Porsche to fix it. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Arizona, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201513000 mi | PDK adjustment to prevent stalling when leaving a stop | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 201614100 mi | Navigation system with radio, etc., - integrated unit would not turn on. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Quebec, Canada Dec 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 20141640 mi | Gaz tank trap door was locked. Could not unlock it. Thankfully the emergency manual release was still working. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Alabama, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 201511600 mi | The transmission kept indicating overheat fault . After 4 trips they replaced the transmission. | ||
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
325-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Cayman in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201634000 mi | Engine Oil and Filter Change - General Maintenance of Vehicle 430$ | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Alabama, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201727000 mi | Got a fault code. Auto driving light control defective. Dealer could not find fault code on car computer. If it goes belly up, I hope it is before warranty expires. Head light pod delaminated. Porsche replaced under warranty. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 20134700 mi | Short in PADM engine mount Short in PADM, engine mount | ||
| Porsche Cayman in New Mexico, United States Jan 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Feb 201626200 mi | hinged cover to driver side vanity mirror broke | ||
| Dec 201728000 miUS $400 | Battery stopped holding a charge, new battery installed and on board computer reset in accordance with protocol for installing a new battery. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Nevada, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201511000 mi | Had wind noise from driver side window, also rattle driver side door. Had 3rd brake light replaced because there was condensation in the light. It was replaced for free | ||
| Jun 201847000 miUS $115 | Leak, but it turned out to just be some overflow | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 20164200 mi | When the car went in for an oil change and brake fluid flush, a backing plate was not put in place properly. This resulted in a noise when the car was driven. Plate was put back in place properly and the noise is gone. | ||
| Apr 20177000 mi | Airbag fault light came on. A wire to the system became loose and came out. The tech plugged the wire's connection back into the system. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in New Jersey, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 201511000 mi | software update, corrected: 1. auto a/c was not working properly. software update fixed it 2. Nav/Stereo would turn off intermittently. Software update fixed it. | ||
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| Porsche Cayman in Virginia, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202235000 miUS $25 | One of two horns was not working. I replaced both high and low tone units. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in California, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201853000 miUS $730 | Flat Tire due to pinched puncture. | ||
| Apr 201854500 miUS $378 | Smoking Package ashtray module lid would not retract/close. Had replaced under warranty. Nail in tire with very slow leak meant tire replacement as preventative care. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Colorado, United States Jan 2018 - Apr 2024 | |||
| Jun 202371000 miUS $100 | "PSM Service", "auto stop/start off" error messages for last 100 miles.(.. somewhat common for this car per internet search)... scanned ECU w/my ELM scan tool & app >> No check engine light but codes for #6 cylinder misfire (P0306, P0356 & P2317 ) identified... purchase all 6 Ignition coil units & installed. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Idaho, United States Sep 2016 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Sep 201717000 mi | dashboard squeak attributed to defective foam separating fuel tank from bulkhead. TSB known about problem. Foam around fuel tank replaced. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Louisiana, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 20143000 mi | Computer showed service intervals 1, 2, & 3 were all due even thought car was only 3 months old with 2400 miles. Computer had to be reset, same problem appeared again and computer was reset a 2nd time at 2800 miles. Seems to be OK now. | ||
| May 20144000 mi | Repeat of Service Interval message errors. Dealer had a service campaign to do complete reload of PCM witch appears to have corrected issue, no re-occurance for 3 weeks now. | ||
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch
275-horsepower 2.7L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| Porsche Cayman in Great Britain Mar 2014 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Feb 20153600 mi | Sport button failed to turn on. Issues with bluetooth connectivity and intermittant PCM crash. | ||
| Porsche Cayman in Indiana, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201514500 mi | paint defect (chipping) on passenger side body panel (plastic). | ||
| Porsche Cayman in California, United States May 2013 - May 2017 | |||
| Jul 20147300 mi | Electric window contact. Had to press harder than normal. Replaced faulty sensor after check engine light appeared. I was told by service advisor that it's a regional problem depending on the climate. | ||
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