Model year guide

2018 Porsche cayman

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Porsche cayman is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2018 Porsche cayman — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Porsche cayman at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined24–25 mpg

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

2018 Porsche cayman recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Porsche cayman.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 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.

2018 Porsche cayman MPG & running costs

Combined24–25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,350
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
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 2018 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.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 Porsche cayman. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, covers were not installed over the horizontal headlamp adjusters. As a result, the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlamp adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device. Safety Risk: Headlamps that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for…

Transport Canada #2022487 · Aug 2022

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2018 Porsche cayman trims & engines on record

Trims
Cayman
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 300 hp

2018 Porsche cayman vehicles on record

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Other Porsche cayman model years

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2018 Porsche cayman — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Porsche cayman have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2018 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 done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Porsche cayman get?

The 2018 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.