Porsche Cayman problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 4 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Limited NHTSA data — only 4 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily.
Only 4 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
On the freeway the brakes began pressing themselves, lifting the pedal had no impact on the brakes being applied. I had to shift into 3rd gear and floor it to move off the freeway safely. The wheel weights fell off the wheels the brakes were so hot I had to keep away from the…
I own a 2007 Porsche cayman s and I just want to complain about what I believe is a dangerous design flaw. The muffler sticks out even so minimally (almost an inch) that I have been burned three different times at exact same area on my lower leg when after driving the car, I go…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Porsche cayman. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle's roof lining dropped and blocked the rearview visibility. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Common questions
Is the 2007 Porsche Cayman reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 4 owner complaints have been filed for the 2007 Porsche Cayman, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2007 Porsche Cayman?
Only 4 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2007 Porsche Cayman without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What should I check before buying a used 2007 Porsche Cayman?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2007 Porsche Cayman to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Is the 2007 Porsche Cayman a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 4 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Porsche Cayman?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Porsche Cayman has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Porsche Cayman?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 4 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.