2010 PORSCHE Cayman Problems

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POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-60 MPH), ATTEMPTED TO DOWNSHIFT DUE TO TRAFFIC AND THE MANUAL GEAR SHIFT LEVER DID NOT RESPOND. IT WAS COMPLETELY LIMP AND SEEMED DISCONNECTED FROM THE SHIFTING ACTION. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO NEGOTIATE THE VEHICLE THROUGH TRAFFIC, TO AN OFF RAMP AND INTO A SAFE PARKING SPOT. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE HAD BROKEN. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I NOTICED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE PORSCHE CAYMAN, SO I'M REPORTING THIS AS IT POSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD FOR DRIVERS OF THE VEHICLE AND THOSE AROUND THEM WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. OBVIOUSLY NOT BEING ABLE TO SHIFT INTO DIFFERENT GEARS WHILE IN ANY SORT OF TRAFFIC CREATES A RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS APPARENTLY DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. THE REPAIR COSTS ARE ALSO STEEP -- IT COST ME $1,325 FOR THE CABLE TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS OVER $100 FOR THE TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. MY VEHICLE HAS 65,000 MILES ON IT, BUT I HAVE READ OF INCIDENTS WHERE THIS OCCURRED ON VEHICLES WITH FEW MILES AND SOME REPORT IT HAS BROKEN REPEATEDLY. SO I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT NHTSA INVESTIGATE PORSCHE AND URGE THE COMPANY TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY ISSUE WITH A RECALL AND/OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR COSTS. THANK YOU. *TR

Dec 06, 2015

I WAS ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY WHEN THE GEARSHIFT CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION BROKE CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR BECAUSE I HAD NO CONTROL OF WHAT GEAR I WAS IN AND I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. AS IT TURNED OUT, I WAS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR AND I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE FREEWAY, LUCKILY. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE GEARSHIFT CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION HAD BROKEN. HE SAID THAT THIS WAS COMMON FOR MY CAR. IT COST ME $840 TO REPAIR. SEARCHING THE INTERNET, THIS APPEARED TO A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF PORSCHE. I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND HAVE NEVER HAD THE GEARSHIFT CABLE BREAK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY IF I HAD LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR WHILE TRAVELING ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS OR TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER CAR AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Apr 09, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PORSCHE CAYMAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK ON FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Feb 27, 2015

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

INTERIOR HEADLINER MATERIAL BECOMES UNGLUED AND DROOPS DOWN CREATING A DISTRACTION AND OBSTRUCTING REARWARD VISION THROUGH REAR VIEW MIRROR.

Mar 22, 2016

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

SHIFTER CABLE BROKE AS I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY LEAVING ME WITHOUT CONTROL OF THE TRANSMISSION. AS IT WAS, I WAS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR, BUT I COULD HAVE BEEN STUCK OUT OF GEAR, WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE DANGEROUS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND KNOW DEFECT TO PORSCHE MECHANICS AND MANY OCCURRENCES ARE POSTED ON THE INTERNET. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BESIDES BEING A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *TR

Mar 14, 2015

4.4/5.0

63 reviews

Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 2010 PORSCHE Cayman, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 2010 PORSCHE Cayman for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 2010 PORSCHE Cayman 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

2010 PORSCHE Cayman VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 2010 PORSCHE Cayman Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 2010 PORSCHE Cayman dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your PORSCHE dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2010 PORSCHE Cayman have?

The 2010 PORSCHE Cayman currently has 5 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2010 PORSCHE Cayman?

The most common problems reported for the 2010 PORSCHE Cayman are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2010 PORSCHE Cayman problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2010 PORSCHE Cayman comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 2010 PORSCHE Cayman?

You can report safety problems with your 2010 PORSCHE Cayman directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 2010 PORSCHE Cayman VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 2010 PORSCHE Cayman reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2010 PORSCHE Cayman. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.