Model year guide

2016 Porsche cayman

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Porsche cayman is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2016 Porsche cayman — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Porsche cayman at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints7
Combined24–25 mpg

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

2016 Porsche cayman recalls 1

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module NHTSA Campaign #19V533000 · 17/07/2019

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may cont…

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.

2016 Porsche cayman common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 7 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.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2016 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 2016 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.

2016 Porsche cayman trims & engines on record

Engines
2.7L 6-cyl 275 hp · 3.8L 6-cyl 385 hp

2016 Porsche cayman vehicles on record

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2016 Porsche cayman — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Porsche cayman have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 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 2016 Porsche cayman?

Across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, seat belts, exterior lighting.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Porsche cayman get?

The 2016 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.