Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V113000 Fuel Leak After Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V134000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V054000 Fuel Leak due to Sheared Fastening Screws NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V946000 Seat Mounted Air Bags may not Deploy NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seat Belts 3 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Together, the 5 complaints on file report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman has had recalls related to the fuel system and airbag issues, impacting its safety. While owner complaints are minimal, major components like seat belts and engine issues have been reported. Overall, it reflects an average reliability level due to potential safety risks and moderate repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| seat belts | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| airbags | 45,000–75,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Spark plug replacement at 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance bi-annually
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell after refueling
- Seat belt latch failing to engage
- Airbag warning light illumination
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.