There are no safety recalls for the 2010 Porsche Cayman, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2010 Porsche Cayman problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 54,000 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 2010 Porsche Cayman complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · at 9,600 miles · reported Mar 22, 2016
Interior headliner material becomes unglued and droops down creating a distraction and obstructing rearward vision through rear view mirror.
Power Train · at 65,403 miles · reported Dec 6, 2015
Driving at highway speeds (55-60 MPH), attempted to downshift due to traffic and the manual gear shift lever did not respond. It was completely limp and seemed disconnected from the shifting action. Luckily I was able to negotiate the vehicle through traffic, to an off ramp and into a safe parking spot. Had the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership and was informed that the shifter cable had broken. After some research I noticed that this is a common problem for the porsche cayman, so I'm reporting this as it poses a significant safety hazard for drivers of the vehicle and those around them…
Power Train · at 54,000 miles · reported Apr 9, 2015
I was accelerating onto the freeway when the gearshift cable to the transmission broke causing me to lose control of the car because I had no control of what gear I was in and I was unable to shift gears. As it turned out, I was stuck in first gear and I was able to get off the freeway, luckily. I took the car to my mechanic who confirmed that the gearshift cable to the transmission had broken. He said that this was common for my car. It cost me $840 to repair. Searching the internet, this appeared to a common problem with this model of porsche. I have owned many cars with manual transmissions…
Power Train · at 54,000 miles · reported Mar 14, 2015
Shifter cable broke as I was entering the freeway leaving me without control of the transmission. As it was, I was stuck in first gear, but I could have been stuck out of gear, which would have been more dangerous. This appears to be a common problem and know defect to porsche mechanics and many occurrences are posted on the internet. This is a safety issue, besides being a manufacturing defect.
Power Train · at 54,000 miles · reported Feb 27, 2015
The contact owns a 2010 porsche cayman. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was stuck on first gear. The vehicle was able to be driven to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shift cable fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000. The VIN was not available.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Porsche Cayman have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2010 Porsche Cayman as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Porsche Cayman?
Owners report power train problems most often (4 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 54,000 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.