2022 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN S

Typical onset: 20,000-60,000 mi

Symptoms: Metallic knocking or ticking at idle, Low oil pressure warning, Metal shavings in oil during analysis, Sudden loss of power, Engine seizure in worst cases

Fix: Complete engine rebuild or short block replacement. Involves pulling the engine (8-12 hours), disassembly, machining crankshaft if salvageable, replacing all bearings, piston rings, often pistons themselves. Rod bearings are the usual culprit. Track-driven cars and those with extended oil change intervals see this more. Total job is 25-40 hours depending on collateral damage.

Estimated cost: $15,000-28,000

Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi

Symptoms: Transmission fluid leaking from front of car, Overheating transmission warnings on track or spirited driving, Burnt fluid smell, Harsh shifting when hot

Fix: Replace transmission oil cooler and lines. Requires front bumper removal and undercarriage access. 4-6 hours labor plus fluid flush. Often the cooler develops pinhole leaks or line connections crack from heat cycling.

Estimated cost: $1,200-2,200

Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi

Symptoms: Clunking when shifting from reverse to drive, Excessive vibration at idle in gear, Drivetrain slop on acceleration, Visible cracking or tearing of rubber mount

Fix: Replace transmission mount. Mid-engine layout means accessing from underneath on a lift. The mount absorbs significant torque from the turbo four. 2-3 hours labor, straightforward job but requires proper support of the transmission during replacement.

Estimated cost: $600-1,000

Symptoms: Rough idle or misfires under load, Check engine light with lean codes (P0171/P0174), Loss of power above 4,000 RPM, Hard starting when hot

Fix: Replace high-pressure fuel filter in the engine bay. Direct-injection turbos are sensitive to fuel quality; contaminated gas or infrequent filter changes cause restriction. 1.5-2 hours labor. Porsche doesn't list this as regular maintenance but it should be checked every 40k-60k miles.

Estimated cost: $400-700

Typical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi

Symptoms: White smoke from exhaust, Coolant loss with no visible leaks, Overheating, Rough running and misfires, Coolant in oil (milky dipstick)

Fix: Head gasket replacement on turbo four-cylinder. More common in tuned or tracked cars running higher boost. Engine-out job (10-14 hours), heads resurfaced, new gaskets, ARP studs recommended if repeated failures. Both heads typically done at once. Includes coolant, oil change, retorque procedure.

Estimated cost: $6,500-10,000

Typical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi

Symptoms: Rattling noise from engine bay on cold start (first 30 seconds), Noise disappears when warm, No performance loss, Check engine light in severe cases with wastegate position codes

Fix: Wastegate actuator arm develops play in the bushing. Some owners live with it; others replace the turbocharger under warranty or aftermarket. If replacing, 6-8 hours labor per turbo, but many 2022s still under factory warranty. Aftermarket actuators available for $400-600 plus 3-4 hours labor if turbo stays on car.

Estimated cost: $1,500-3,500