Porsche 718 Cayman years to avoid
The Porsche 718 Cayman years to avoid are 2017, 2019, 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2024 is the cleanest year on record.
29
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2016–2025
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
718 Cayman years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 8 | |
| 2019 | Open safety investigation | 2 | |
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every 718 Cayman year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2019avoid | 2 | 1 | |
| 2018avoid | 0 | 2 | |
| 2017avoid | 8 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 12 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Porsche 718 Cayman years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 718 Cayman years to avoid are 2017, 2019, 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2024.
What is the best year for the Porsche 718 Cayman?
By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 718 Cayman years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Porsche 718 Cayman have?
Across all model years, the 718 Cayman has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 29 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.