We've identified 4 known issues that can affect the 2015–2017 Porsche Macan. 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.
Wear in the transfer box causes a shuddering sensation. A very common Macan complaint.
Driveline vibration, Judder under light load
Aluminium bolts on the timing cover snap, causing oil to seep. Can be fixed with steel bolts or a full engine-out reseal.
Burning oil smell, Oil spots on driveway, Visible leak at engine front
The front lower control arms and coffin arms wear prematurely, especially on cars with larger 20-21 inch wheels. Causes clunking over bumps.
Clunking over bumps, Loose steering feel, Uneven tyre wear
The PCM system on Macan models can suffer from screen freezes, slow response, and Bluetooth connectivity issues.
Screen freeze, Slow system response, Bluetooth disconnections