2014 Porsche Cayman: what it really costs to own

What owners actually report

Straight from the NHTSA complaints database for the 2014 Porsche Cayman — not an estimate.

Open recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year.

• POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

  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.

• EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  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

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  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 th

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

  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.

Common issues and what they cost

• Fuel/propulsion system: high-pressure fuel pump leak/low pressure (reported by 2 owners) $900 - $2,800

  Owners reported cold rough starts and a P1023 low fuel pressure/quantity code, with the high-pressure fuel pump suspected of leaking. Besides drivability issues, fuel leakage can create a fire risk. Diagnosis typically includes pressure testing and inspecting pump/seals and lines.

• Ignition coil heat-soak/misfire (reported under Electrical System by 1 owner) $250 - $900

  A complaint described ignition coil failure on cylinder #3 attributed to heat exposure near the catalyst and lack of shielding, causing sudden power loss and misfires. Replacing the coil may restore operation, but recurring failures can happen if heat management isn’t addressed.

• Ignition coil heat-soak/misfire (reported under Engine by 1 owner) $250 - $900

  The same owner report also appears under Engine: coil failure leading to misfires and abrupt loss of power. At this mileage, repeated heat-related coil failures can mimic larger engine problems. Proper diagnosis should confirm coil/plug condition and check for contributing heat damage.

• A/C condenser puncture and refrigerant/oil leak (reported by 1 owner) $900 - $1,800

  One complaint described a small rock entering the front air inlet and puncturing the A/C condenser, causing rapid refrigerant loss and oil spray. This can disable A/C and may introduce fumes into the cabin. Repair usually requires condenser replacement and system evacuation/recharge.

• Manual transmission gear selection error/shift mechanism issue (reported by 1 owner) $400 - $3,500

  A complaint reported selecting first gear but the car being in reverse, nearly causing a collision. If not driver error, potential causes include shifter linkage/cables, detents, or internal selector issues. Prompt inspection is important because it can create immediate safety hazards.

Depreciation outlook