Model year guide

2015 Porsche cayman

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Porsche cayman is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2015 Porsche cayman — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Porsche cayman at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints4
Combined24–25 mpg

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

2015 Porsche cayman recalls 2

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

2015 Porsche cayman common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

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.
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.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2015 Porsche cayman MPG & running costs

Combined24–25 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,350
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7) or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,750 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 2015 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.

2015 Porsche cayman trims & engines on record

Trims
S, GTS
Engines
3.4L 6-cyl 325 hp

2015 Porsche cayman vehicles on record

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2015 Porsche cayman — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Porsche cayman have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 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 2015 Porsche cayman?

Across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, engine, power train.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Porsche cayman get?

The 2015 Porsche cayman has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–25 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.