2015–2018 McLaren 570S / 540C / 570GT
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Common Problems & Reliability
The 2015–2018 McLaren 570S / 540C / 570GT has 7 known issues. 1 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 6 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.
SSG Gearbox Main Shaft Bearing Wear
SeriousThe 7-speed Graziano dual-clutch gearbox is generally reliable but has a known weakness in its main shaft bearings. When they collapse, gear selection becomes erratic and oil leaks can develop. A full gearbox rebuild is expensive but the issue is well understood by specialists.
Symptoms: Transmission fault warnings, Loss of gears or difficulty selecting gear...
Est. repair cost: £5,000–£15,000
Paint Bubbling / Corrosion
ModerateAluminum panels can suffer from oxidation under the paint, typically starting at the edges of the doors or wheel arches.
Symptoms: Small bubbles under the paint surface, Flaking paint at panel edges
Est. repair cost: £1,000–£2,500 per panel
Coolant Hose Clamp Leaks
ModerateMcLaren used a specific type of hose clamp that can loosen over time, leading to slow coolant leaks in the engine bay.
Symptoms: Low coolant warning, Antifreeze smell after driving...
Est. repair cost: £400–£800 (mostly labor)
Door Latch and Soft-Close Failure
ModerateThe mechanism for the dihedral doors can become misaligned or the soft-close motor can fail, making the doors difficult to latch.
Symptoms: Door won't close without force, Soft-close doesn't pull the door in...
Est. repair cost: £500–£1,200 per door
Door Hinge Cracking and Alignment
ModerateThe dihedral door hinges are under significant mechanical stress and can develop cracks over time. This affects door clearance and can damage surrounding paintwork. Hinge replacement requires careful recalibration of door alignment.
Symptoms: Door misalignment or uneven gaps, Cracking noise when opening doors...
Est. repair cost: £2,200–£3,000 per pair
Lightweight Windscreen Stress Fractures
ModerateMcLaren uses thinner-than-normal glass to save weight, which makes the windscreen prone to spontaneous stress fractures. The glass can crack without any impact, typically from temperature changes or improper sealant application during a previous replacement.
Symptoms: Spontaneous cracks without impact, Cracks spreading from edges...
Est. repair cost: £3,000–£4,500
Front Damper Leaks
ModerateThe front dampers can develop leaks, causing a clunking noise when travelling over bumps at low speed. Refurbished items can cost over £1,500 per damper, and the work requires specialist alignment afterwards.
Symptoms: Clunking noise over bumps at low speed, Front end feels less controlled...
Est. repair cost: £1,500–£3,000 per pair
Buying Tips for the 2015–2018 McLaren 570S / 540C / 570GT
- ✓Inspect the bottoms of the dihedral doors for paint bubbling or "furring" (oxidation)
- ✓Check for dampness around the radiators in the front wings; leaks are common
- ✓Verify the door soft-close and latch mechanisms operate without squeaking
- ✓Ask for a clutch "Snap" report to verify the health of the 7-speed SSG gearbox
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