2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN
The 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 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 Power Train (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The vacuum pump (Porsche part number 9A1-110-090-02) cover retaining screws vibrated out causing the cover to damage the fuel lines and causing an engine oil leak. The fuel and oil were ignited by the exhaust or stray spark cause by the vacuum covers rotation and hitting other metal objects. This vacuum pump provides vacuum to the brake booster and during the event drastically reduces the ability of the car to stop. The car was quickly consumed by fire (30-45 seconds) and I received very minor burns to my left arm exiting the car (mid-engine so the flames were coming out from under the drives side rear tire). I no longer have the car or parts but do have a lot of photos of the damage
The vacuum pump retaining screws vibrated out, causing an oil leak and reduced functionality of the braking system. This is the second 2011 Porsche Cayman S that I have owned to have this problem. The first cause a fire and I received minor burns from the incident. Fortunately this time no fire was caused and the vehicle is repairable. Please see NHTSA tracking number 11430927. I also spoke with a Porsche mechanic and was told he had seen this failure on several Porsche Cayman. I have not had the vehicle repaired yet, but will document the repair and retain the parts for inspection if needed.
THE LINKAGE FOR THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS A HIGH FAILURE RATE. IT HAS SEPARATED TWICE NOW, EACH TIME FAILING IN ABOUT 5,000 TO 7,000 MILES REQUIRING BEING TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE. VERY DANGEROUS IF THIS HAPPENS IN TRAFFIC AND YOUR LINKAGE FAILS WHILE SHIFTING AND YOU ARE NOW NOT IN ANY GEAR. *BF *TR CONSUMER STATED WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND HIT THE GARAGE, AIRBAG DEPLYED.*JB
WHILE SHIFTING FROM 5TH TO 6TH GEAR, I FELT SOMETHING (PRESUMABLY THE SHIFT CABLE) SNAP. THE CAR WAS LOCKED IN GEAR, AND I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT TO ANOTHER GEAR. IN LOOKING ONLINE I FOUND COMPLAINTS BY SEVERAL OTHER PORSCHE OWNERS THAT SHIFT CABLES ON THEIR CARS HAD BROKEN. *TR
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 47 MPH IN TRAFFIC AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER DISPLAYED THE WARNING MESSAGE "TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH" FOLLOWED BY THE MESSAGE "TRANSMISSION EMERGENCY RUN". THE CAR AT THIS POINT STOPPED MOVING AND I COASTED TO A STOP IN TRAFFIC. THE IMMEDIATE CUT OFF OF THE POWER TRAIN AND PDK TRANSMISSION POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO SAFETY THAT COULD LEAD TO A REAR-END COLLISION DUE TO THE IMMEDIATE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND INFORMATION ON THE INCIDENT WAS SENT TO PORSCHE FOR A PROBLEM DETERMINATION. PORSCHE HAS SINCE DECIDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. *TT
Safety Rating for the 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 99-20 — VISIBILITY
Information on additional spare parts requirements for mirror supports.
122-W9N9W-06 — POWER TRAIN
Concerns: Temperature sensor in PDK transmission Information: Defective crimp connection on temperature sensor in PDK transmission. Defective crimp connections on the temperature sensor in the PDK transmission can cause the warning message ?Gearbox emergency operation? to be displayed.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CAYMAN
- 2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN — 1 complaint
- 2007 PORSCHE CAYMAN — 5 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE CAYMAN — 0 complaints
- 2009 PORSCHE CAYMAN — 4 complaints
- 2010 PORSCHE CAYMAN — 6 complaints
- 2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN (current)
- 2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN — 1 complaint
- 2013 PORSCHE CAYMAN — 0 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE CAYMAN — 7 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE CAYMAN — 5 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE CAYMAN — 12 complaints
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- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints