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2017 Porsche CaymanProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 8 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
503
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 8 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

water leaks into trunk

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat BeltsHIGH

3 owners reported seat belts issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts3 (38%)
Engine1 (13%)
Lights1 (13%)
Drivetrain1 (13%)
Seats1 (13%)
Visibility1 (13%)

2017 Porsche Cayman: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 38% of all reports filed for the 2017 Porsche Cayman, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Porsche Cayman, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Porsche Cayman, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Porsche Cayman, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
18
3
22
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Porsche Cayman. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

16V946000Mar 2017

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

17V054000Mar 2017

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

17V134000May 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

19V113000Apr 2019

STRUCTURE

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Porsche Cayman NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

The worst model year for the Porsche Cayman is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2017 Porsche Cayman vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

8

Class avg

9

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other two seaters vehicles from 2017.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 8 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Porsche Cayman: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Porsche Cayman?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Porsche Cayman is related to the seat belts, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Porsche Cayman reliable?
The 2017 Porsche Cayman has 8 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Porsche Cayman problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Porsche Cayman have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Porsche Cayman has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Porsche Cayman problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 100 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Porsche Cayman data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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