2019–2021 McLaren 570S / 540C / 570GT

The 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

Aluminum 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

The 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

The 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

McLaren 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

The 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