2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R

The 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R, potentially affecting up to 235 vehicles.

Recall 11V409000 — SEAT BELTS

| 235 vehicles affected

Defect: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011....

Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.

Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT...

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10731946 | ENGINE | | 50,990 miles
I WAS DRIVING TODAY ON 4TH OF JULY AT 10 MILES AN HOUR OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND IT STOP ALL OF THE SUDDEN. ME, MY WIFE AND MY DAUGHTER PUSHED IT BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY AS I WAS BLOCKING ONE WAY EGRESS FOR THE NEIGHBOURS AND THEIR POSSIBLE GUESTS FOR JULY 4TH. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT FAILED, I GUESS IT IS SHIFT CABLE BROKE. IF I WAS DRIVING ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY, THIS FAILURE COULD KILL ME AND OTHER DRIVERS WHO COULD BE DRIVING BEHIND. JUST BOUGHT THE CAR ON 5/31/15 FROM DEALERSHIP AFTER LEASING IT FOR 3 YEARS. WHILE PUSHING THE CAR BACK I HURT MY BACK EVEN MORE THEN IT WAS PRIOR. 7/4/15
#10731946 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 50,990 miles
I WAS DRIVING TODAY ON 4TH OF JULY AT 10 MILES AN HOUR OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND IT STOP ALL OF THE SUDDEN. ME, MY WIFE AND MY DAUGHTER PUSHED IT BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY AS I WAS BLOCKING ONE WAY EGRESS FOR THE NEIGHBOURS AND THEIR POSSIBLE GUESTS FOR JULY 4TH. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT FAILED, I GUESS IT IS SHIFT CABLE BROKE. IF I WAS DRIVING ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY, THIS FAILURE COULD KILL ME AND OTHER DRIVERS WHO COULD BE DRIVING BEHIND. JUST BOUGHT THE CAR ON 5/31/15 FROM DEALERSHIP AFTER LEASING IT FOR 3 YEARS. WHILE PUSHING THE CAR BACK I HURT MY BACK EVEN MORE THEN IT WAS PRIOR. 7/4/15

Safety Rating for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

No. 66-21 — WHEELS

List of approved wheel, tires, and snow chains for the 987 Cayman.

No. 19-18 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Information on PCM3.1 - Navigation Update for MY13.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN R

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CAYMAN R

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