The porsche engine did not have proper oiling due to a lack of proper oil return design which causes the bearings to prematurely wear and the rod bolts to fail in these engines. we have over 35 cases of this happening at http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-problems-complaints/59790-oiling-problems-blown-motors-nhtsa.html to owners of porsche boxsters and caymans from primarily the 2006 and 2007 model years. some of these failures have resulted in crashes or near-crashes as the engines fail the driver loses power steering and control of the vehicle. porsche has refused to admit there is a problem with these engines but has redesigned ...
I had an accident on 11/2/08 in a porsche cayman s 2006 with the factory continental tires. the vehicle has less than 4000 miles on it. coming a low speed corner at about 35 mph the vehicle lost control and slid down a ditch. the tires had separated from the outside edge of the wheel. the vehicle suffered body damage on the right side door and other moldings. the vehicle is currently at a porsche body shop waiting to be repaired. *tr
Tire failed on the freeway going 65 mph. no damage to the tire other than the side wall failure. sidewall totally separated at the bead leaving the tire attached only to the outside rim edge. continental has refused warranty replacement even though the tire is less than one year old and less than 6,000 miles. auto was a new porsche cayman s. *tr
Overall the worst problem with Porsche Cayman S relates to ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Cayman S years that are prone to issues with these components.