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2009 Porsche Cayman

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Cayman.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 7-spd

The 2009 Porsche Cayman is a passenger car equipped with an automatic 7-speed transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. Its reliability record is notably clean, with only 2 owner complaints logged—centered on the power train, vehicle speed control, and engine—and no recalls. This places the 2009 model year among the Cayman's most dependable, with only the 2012 model recording fewer complaints (1), and far below the peak of 7 complaints in 2014.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy20/29/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 0PB115499A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	0PB115499A alt 0PB115466A
Engine air filter	98711013301
Spark plug	99917013090
Battery	9A7915089G alt 9A7915105
Front wiper blades	99662890111
Serpentine belt	9A110221601
Thermostat	9A110622503 alt 9A110630500
Cabin air filter	99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 7-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	171.3 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	51.2 in
Wheelbase	94.9 in
Curb weight	2976 lb
Track (front / rear)	58.3 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	45/55

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	20 / 29 / 24 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cayman of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.6–5.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.60 sec — 2009 S Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2009	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.60 sec	12.90 sec	320 hp	RWD
2009	Coupe 2.9L F-6	5.10 sec	13.70 sec	265 hp	RWD
2008	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.80 sec	13.30 sec	295 hp	RWD
2010	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.30 sec	12.90 sec	320 hp	RWD
2007	Coupe 2.7L F-6	5.50 sec	14.10 sec	245 hp	RWD
2007	Coupe 2.7L F-6	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	245 hp	RWD
2006	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.80 sec	13.30 sec	295 hp	RWD
2006	S Coupe 3.4L F-6	4.80 sec	13.30 sec	295 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2 Pints
Engine Coolant	FILLED WITH PORSCHE LIFTIME COOLANT

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 20,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Final Drive (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2009 Porsche Cayman sits at the low point of a complaint arc spanning its generation. Compared to the 4 complaints logged in 2007, the target year recorded just 2 complaints—matching the only other non-zero complaint lows in this dataset (2012 and 2022)—while complaints climbed to 5 in both 2010 and 2011 before escalating to 7 in 2014. Zero recalls were issued in 2009, consistent with the 2007–2011 span, but this trend broke in 2012 with the first recall and worsened sharply in 2014–2016 when 7 complaints coincided with 4, 2, and 1 recalls respectively across those years. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for 2009 numbered 355, rising steadily through the generation to a peak of 428 in 2016 before declining, suggesting increasing service documentation as the platform aged. The two complaints filed for 2009 involved Power Train and Vehicle Speed Control/Engine categories, with zero crash or fire complaints recorded. This data positions 2009 as one of the cleanest model years in the Cayman generation from a federal complaint and recall standpoint, falling squarely before the quality inflection point that began around 2012.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

355

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1

Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 355 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 1701	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 0PB115499A Engine air filter 98711013301 Spark plug 99917013090 Battery 9A7915089G

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2009 Cayman have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cayman get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.