2014 Porsche Cayman Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Porsche Cayman.

20122015
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2014 Porsche Cayman Problems

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

#12 complaints

Fuel System

#21 complaints

Airbags

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Porsche Cayman.

Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Porsche Cayman. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2014 Porsche Cayman

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~21,898 vehicles.

21V679000Power Train:axle Assembly
~4,934 affected

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.

19V875000Child Seat · Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
~15,501 affected

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. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

14V698000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
~1,382 affected

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. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.

13V502000Seats · Electrical System
~81 affected

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) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.

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2014 Porsche Cayman — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Porsche Cayman reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Porsche Cayman has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Porsche Cayman?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2014 Porsche Cayman have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 21,898 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 2014 Porsche 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 Cayman reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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