Model year guide

2009 Porsche Cayman

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Porsche Cayman is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2009 Porsche Cayman — representative photo
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2009 Porsche Cayman at a glance

Owner complaints2
Combined22–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 Porsche Cayman common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2009 Porsche Cayman MPG & running costs

Combined22–24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,575
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,875 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Porsche Cayman costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,875
Fuel only$17,875
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2009 Porsche Cayman trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
2.9L 6-cyl 265 hp

2009 Porsche Cayman vehicles on record

Other Porsche Cayman model years

2009 Porsche Cayman — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Porsche Cayman?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, vehicle speed control, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Porsche Cayman get?

The 2009 Porsche Cayman has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.