There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Porsche Cayman S, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Porsche Cayman S problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 34,150 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Porsche Cayman S complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 73,000 miles · reported Aug 10, 2013
Traveling in a straight line on a dry road at around 65mph, the vehicle's engine expired in a huge plume of coolant/oil. Flatbedded to a porsche dealership, a technician using a boroscope found (According to the dealership) "scoring to #5 cylinder and evidence that a valve had hit the top of the piston. There was also a huge amount of metal debris in the oil filter." this was a result of something failing in the engine, rather than the cause of the failure. The porsche dealership did not care to determine the cause of the failure. I suspect intermediate main shaft (Ims) failure. One year…
Power Train · at 34,150 miles · reported Nov 9, 2012
Car: 2006 cayman s with 34,150 miles on it. I don't race it (On or off the track). 90% of my commute is highway driving at 70 MPH, with the occasional acceleration (No downshifting) to 80-90 MPH. I bought the car as certified pre-owned with 5,000 miles on it. I put ~29,000 miles on the car over an ~8 month period of time the event I was driving into work. About 1000 yards from my house, I was casually (Read: not aggressive, not racing, etc) shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, when the shifter suddenly went limp. I could put the shifter into the slots for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th gear, but the gears…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 68,412 miles · reported Sep 18, 2011
The engine failed whilst taking part in a driving event at willow springs raceway. Oil starvation caused #6 conrod big-end bearing failure at approximately 4000rpm leading to internal destruction of the engine and an enormous plume of white smoke out through the exhaust. Fortunately I was on a straight part of the track at the time and was able to retain control and stop the car safely. Please note that although this failure happened on a race track and at a seemingly high speed, I AM an experienced racing driver and the car was not being unduly abused. This vehicle is sold in germany where it…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 13,250 miles · reported Sep 12, 2011
As I was accelerating for a merge, the car bucked and hesitated despite having my foot on the gas. I shifted gears and it was the same problem then there was an odd noise from the engine. I pulled off and the oil pressure warning light came on just as I stopped the engine. I had the car towed to the repair shop.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 51,780 miles · reported Aug 24, 2011
Motor failed unexpectedly while accelerating, causing loss of power and loss of control. Mechanic inspection says that it was not my fault, as the failure occurred at 3500 RPM and there was no stress that should cause failure. No sludge found in engine, oil changes done on time. Failure necessitates a completely new motor at a cost of $16,000. After investigation, it appears that complete motor failure between 40-50k miles on the 2006 porsche cayman s is fairly common.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Porsche Cayman S have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Porsche Cayman S as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Porsche Cayman S?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (6 reports), followed by tires (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 34,150 miles.
Are Porsche recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.