2014 Porsche Cayman
Only 7 complaints 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Code P1023 Fuel Pump pressure/ quantity too low at start. Rough Start when engine is cold, high pressure fuel pump appears to be leaking. Replacement part is out of stock, unavailable. Unsafe to drive, could start a fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-15
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.
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After stopping at a stop light I intended to shift into first gear but when starting to move, the car was actually in reverse gear and almost hit the car behind me. This happened to me multiple times in different a few occasions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-29
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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A small rock came through the front air inlet on drivers side of the car striking the front ac condenser.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-03
Engine
1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine.
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Ignition coil failure on cylinder #3 due to no heat shield between coil & catalyst which is situated just below the coil. This resulted in sudden loss of power and misfires of #3 cylinder.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-09
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-12-11Electrical system, seats13V502000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet)…
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall…
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2014-12-12Latches/locks/linkages14V698000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.
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2020-02-07Child seat, equipment19V875000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
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2022-01-06Power train21V679000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Porsche Cayman — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V502000 · Electrical system, seats
- Recall 14V698000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 19V875000 · Child seat, equipment
- Recall 21V679000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2014 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 2014 Porsche Cayman?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Porsche Cayman have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.