2006 Porsche Cayman

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2006 Porsche Cayman
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:00.952Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 1 complaint 2006 1 2007: 4 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 4 complaints 2016: 7 complaints 2016 2021: 1 complaint 2022: 1 complaint 2022 2024: 0 complaints
2006: 1 complaint 2006 1 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 4 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 1 complaint 2022 2024: 0 complaints 2024
2006: 1 complaint 2006 1 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 4 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 1 complaint 2022 2024: 0 complaints 2024

2006: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
20061
20074
20092
20105
20115
20121
20147
20154
20167
20211
20221
20240

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

When I was driving the normally, the engine just blew. No over rev or shift miss. I brought the car to a dealer and was told that it seemed one bearing at the crankshaft failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-10

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Porsche Cayman — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2006 Porsche Cayman reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Porsche Cayman?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Porsche Cayman have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.