Model year guide

2014 Porsche Cayman

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Porsche Cayman is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 25 on record.

2014 Porsche Cayman — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Porsche Cayman at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints7
Combined24–25 mpg
Typical price$50,050

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

2014 Porsche Cayman recalls 4

Power Train:axle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #21V679000 · 01/09/2021

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.

Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual NHTSA Campaign #19V875000 · 11/12/2019

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe…

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #13V502000 · 17/10/2013

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #14V698000 · 04/11/2014

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2014 Porsche Cayman common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2014 Porsche Cayman MPG & running costs

Combined24–25 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,350

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.

What's a 2014 Porsche Cayman worth?

Low
$42,000
Typical price
$50,050
High
$62,500

From 25 comparable 2014 Porsche Cayman listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Porsche Cayman costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,750
Fuel only$16,750
Per mile$0.22

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.

2014 Porsche Cayman trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · S
Engines
2.7L 6-cyl 275 hp · 3.4L 6-cyl 325 hp

2014 Porsche Cayman vehicles on record

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2014 Porsche Cayman — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Porsche Cayman have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Porsche Cayman. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Porsche Cayman?

Across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Porsche Cayman get?

The 2014 Porsche Cayman has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2014 Porsche Cayman worth?

Comparable 2014 Porsche Cayman listings run roughly $42,000–$62,500, typically around $50,050 (from 25 vehicles).

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