2017 Porsche 718 Cayman Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman.

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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Recalls
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Worst 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

#21 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~18,683 vehicles.

19V113000Structure · Gasoline Fuel System
~14,388 affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.

17V134000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~120 affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

17V054000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~4,090 affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

16V946000Air Bags:side/window
~85 affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

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2017 Porsche 718 Cayman — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 18,683 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Porsche 718 Cayman reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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