AI Damage2007 Porsche Cayman: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Porsche Cayman filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 25% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 3.4 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
- manual, 5-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 wheel.
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.
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 to open my back trunk to retrieve stuff.
Intermediate shaft broke. Ims failure. Result is whole engine replacement.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,524 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Cayman has 3 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Porsche Cayman?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, powertrain, service brakes. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: engine failure or replacement (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Porsche Cayman?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Porsche Cayman from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.