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2006 Porsche CAYMAN S Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	877671
Internal NHTSA #	10422122
Manufacurer	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	PORSCHE
Model	CAYMAN S
Model Year	2006
File date	11/08/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Motor failed unexpectedly while accelerating, causing loss of power and loss of control. Mechanic inspection says that it was not my fault, as the failure occurred at 3500 rpm and there was no stress that should cause failure. No sludge found in engine, oil changes done on time. Failure necessitates a completely new motor at a cost of $16,000. After investigation, it appears that complete motor failure between 40-50k miles on the 2006 porsche cayman s is fairly common.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	51780
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF)
City and State	AUSTIN, TX
VIN pattern	WP0AB29836UXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
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Vehicle speed	50
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2006 Porsche CAYMAN S Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Porsche CAYMAN S Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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