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Porsche 718 Cayman 982

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
3.3 / 5.0 · Based on 6 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

500 PS

4.0L Benzin

GT4 RS: Motorsport on the Road

Legendary!
Most Reliable Engine

420 PS

4.0L Benzin

8 weaknesses

Good Choice

Engine Overview

The Porsche 718 Cayman 982 is available with 7 engine variants — from 299 to 500 hp.

2.0L Turbo · Benziner· 300 PS
2016 2021
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
GT4 · Benziner· 420 PS
2020 2025
Good Choice 8 weaknesses
GT4 RS · Benziner· 500 PS
2022 2025
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
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GTS · Benziner· 366 PS
2017 2020
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
GTS 4.0 · Benziner· 400 PS
2020 2025
Good Choice 8 weaknesses
S · Benziner· 350 PS
2016 2025
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
T · Benziner· 300 PS
2020 2025
Be Careful 6 weaknesses

The Porsche 2.0L Turbo (Benziner, 300 PS) has the MDD.PB (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

The Porsche GT4 (Benziner, 420 PS) has the DKDA (4.0L) — rated: "Good Choice", 8 known weaknesses.

The Porsche GT4 RS (Benziner, 500 PS) has the MDG.GA (4.0L) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.

The Porsche GTS (Benziner, 366 PS) has the MA2.22 (2.5L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

The Porsche GTS 4.0 (Benziner, 400 PS) has the DKDA (4.0L) — rated: "Good Choice", 8 known weaknesses.

The Porsche S (Benziner, 350 PS) has the MDD.NC (2.5L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

The Porsche T (Benziner, 300 PS) has the DDPB (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

NHTSA Owner Complaints
Above Average
5 complaints · 2016–2025
Seat Belts
3
Engine
2
Seats
1
Lighting
1
Wipers & Visibility
1

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Seat Belts (3 complaints)
⚠ Engine (2 complaints)
⚠ Seats (1 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 37 weaknesses have been documented for the Porsche 718 Cayman 982 (2016–2025). Considered reliable: DKDA (4.0L).

718 Cayman (MDD.PB, 2016–2021) — Be Careful: Water pump vacuum seal failed, Turbo actuator blocked by dirt, Coolant expansion tank cracks. Power: 300 PS.

718 Cayman (MDD.NC, 2016–2025) — Be Careful: Wastegate actuator seizes / turbo failure, Spark plugs seize in aluminium heads, Cooling system switching valves failed. Power: 350 PS.

718 Cayman (MA2.22, 2017–2020) — Be Careful: High-pressure fuel pump failure, Wastegate actuator seizes, Spark plugs seize in aluminium heads. Power: 366 PS.

718 Cayman (DDPB, 2020–2025) — Be Careful: Spark plugs seize in aluminium heads, Water pump vacuum seal failed, Timing chain tensioner wears out (EA888). Power: 300 PS.

718 Cayman (MDG.GA, 2022–2025) — Be Careful: Recall: defective connecting rods (718, 2021 batch), Lash cap detaches — oil pump blocks, Elevated oil consumption during track use. Power: 500 PS.

What to watch out for with the Porsche 718 Cayman? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Porsche 718 Cayman 982 have? +
The Porsche 718 Cayman 982 has 37 known engine weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Porsche 718 Cayman 982? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: DKDA (4.0L). The most reliable engine is the DKDA (4.0L) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the MDG.GA (4.0L).
Which Porsche 718 Cayman 982 engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Porsche 718 Cayman 982. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 8 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Porsche 718 Cayman 982 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Porsche 718 Cayman 982 — rated: "Legendary!". {description} 500 hp, 9,000 rpm, individual throttle bodies — the GT4 RS with the large naturally aspirated engine from the GT3 RS is no longer a normal vehicle. PDK is the only path to this car, and it suits the motorsport ambitions better than any manual. The sound at high revs is singular in this vehicle class — no turbo whoosh, just mechanics. The thrust washer risk on early engines makes a complete service history mandatory.
Is the Porsche 718 Cayman 982 worth buying used? +
The Porsche 718 Cayman 982 is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 6 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Porsche 718 Cayman 982? +
The Porsche 718 Cayman 982 is available with engine variants from 299 to 500 hp. Petrol: MDG.GA (4.0L), MDD.PB (2.0L Turbo), DDPB (2.0L Turbo), MDD.NC (2.5L Turbo), MA2.22 (2.5L Turbo), DKDA (4.0L).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee