[dg108]

The Macan actually ranks very high in reliability. We just bought our first one, TC was done with updated part but no other issues. DanNYC touched on it but you tend to see most of the problems on forums but rarely hear from folks who have had no issues.

 

[amdbklyn]

I was worried about the same issue about reliability before I got my CPO Macan in October. Best thing about CPO is you really don't have to worry about it even something does happen. Either way put a couple thousand miles on it already and it's been a wonderful machine. Knock on wood of course.

 

[synergize]

Porsche troubles seem to get magnified here. Some people assume a Porsche should be bulletproof compared to other cars because they cost significantly more money. No doubt Porsche is way better than most, but the speed of manufacture and the variety of vendors supplying parts is going to lead to a few mechanical problems. Use the warranty, drive it robustly, and enjoy a vehicle other's dream of owning. You know the saying about: "substitution?"

 

[Dkayak]

Problems get magnified in any forum on any vehicle. Check out the Lexus forum for example. Scary stuff even there. Yet Lexus and Porsche are among the most reliable makes in statistical terms.

Owners with boring, trouble-free experiences don’t post on their non-problems on forums. That’s why anecdotal accounts are statistically meaningless and best ignored.

 

[notmac1]

@Nifty TC problems I believe are related to climates that are wetter say the PNW as was my case. The only issue with my 2015 from new was the TC and the first few years of own I lived in Washington. From that point forward it’s been trouble free. I agree with the others that overall the Macan is trouble free for the amount of total vehicles sold and is a good choice regardless of year or model.

 

[iconoclast]

... AS is prone to breaking as well.

I don't recall reading about AS problems.

I have AS.

Can you point me to a MF thread on this issue?

I hope I don't have to add this to the potential big $$$$$ repairs that may happen list along with:
Timing Cover oil leak
Transfer case replacement
Exhaust Bracket cracks (I don't think this one is that expensive)
So far, so good... 4 months out of warranty.

 

[santastico]

I have a Macan S 2015. Car had two issues so far: 1) the compressor for the air suspension failed and was replaced under warranty. 2) the transfer case failed and was replaced out of warranty with Porsche picking up the bill. My SA said transfer case failure is very common on the Cayenne but not much on the Macan. Thus, not sure of all the concerns you have regarding reliability. My wife's MB GLS450 had a cylinder replaced with 23k miles. Sh..t happens with all brands.

 

[Shark]

On my '16 Turbo the sole issue has been the PCM needing to be replaced. But the Service Advisor told me the out of warranty cost would have been in the $4000 range!

On the other hand I did a recent oil change and looked intensely for any signs of the oil leak problems some owners have experienced. Could not find even a hint of a leak anywhere.

I have AS (with an aftermarket lowering module) but have never experienced an AS related issue.

 

[jzwu]

I don't recall reading about AS problems.

I have AS.

Can you point me to a MF thread on this issue?

I hope I don't have to add this to the potential big $$$$$ repairs that may happen list along with:
Timing Cover oil leak
Transfer case replacement
Exhaust Bracket cracks (I don't think this one is that expensive)
So far, so good... 4 months out of warranty.

I am 8 months out of warranty but no issues so far, such as TC and oil leaks. I have no AS and only heard about the AS compressor failures, etc.

During the OEM warranty period, I had a few repairs: turbo boost leak, brake master cylinder replacement and steering shaft replacement as major ones.

 

[cometguy]

@Nifty TC problems I believe are related to climates that are wetter say the PNW as was my case. The only issue with my 2015 from new was the TC and the first few years of own I lived in Washington. From that point forward it’s been trouble free. I agree with the others that overall the Macan is trouble free for the amount of total vehicles sold and is a good choice regardless of year or model.

I wonder if TC problems occur more for people who don't garage their Macans than for those who do? Did you garage your Macan in Washington?

 

[notmac1]

@cometguy Yes it was garaged all the time. It took more than a year for the problem to show up. The dealer never told me moisture was the problem but several here on this site have stated that is what was tied to the failure.

 

[grim]

Problems get magnified in any forum on any vehicle. Check out the Lexus forum for example. Scary stuff even there. Yet Lexus and Porsche are among the most reliable makes in statistical terms.

Owners with boring, trouble-free experiences don’t post on their non-problems on forums. That’s why anecdotal accounts are statistically meaningless and best ignored.

^^^ This

No one goes to a forum to say "Wow, I love this car. All is good". That's the default state.

People go to forums to complain. The squeaky wheel.

 

[BenV]

Good to read about all the potential issues, and agreeing to the statements made on statistics of people going to a forum for fun, or to search for information on a problem encountered. The latter is valid for me, as a new owner of a 2014 Turbo with 46000 miles. I visited the dealer yesterday to have the alarm tracking activated, and at the same time asked to check out a vibration I felt between 1000-1100 rpm. They couldn’t conclude anything else from the test drive done than everything behaved as it should.
Still not happy with it, I started to search for it on the forum and can now already conclude with 95% reliability that is concerns the exhaust-issue. So with that knowledge, and even a TSB number to refer to, I will go back to the dealer to ask again for their assessment.
Of course, being out of warranty, it will be a matter of goodwill (or not) what they will do with the claim.
So, keep on posting the issues, but meanwhile enjoy the drive of a really great car!

 

[Masscan]

I got a flat tire once, the black Spyder wheels chip and scratch easy, my rear window sprayer stopped working (fixed under warranty), and after a $259 alignment at a Porsche dealership, the outside edges of my front tires are still feathering.

I'll tell you this though, I definitely won't be keeping this vehicle past it's standard warranty.

 

[Digby]

I got a flat tire once, the black Spyder wheels chip and scratch easy, my rear window sprayer stopped working (fixed under warranty), and after a $259 alignment at a Porsche dealership, the outside edges of my front tires are still feathering.

I'll tell you this though, I definitely won't be keeping this vehicle past it's standard warranty.

Sure, there is a risk to keeping any car after the warranty period is over. There is a small risk, but no one can deny there is some risk, of some very expensive Macan repairs such as a transfer case, or a leaking timing chain cover, if it gets to the point where the leak is really that bad.

But you need to compare that with the huge cost of trading for a new one. And if you choose to go that route, the chances of incurring that cost are 100%.

 

[Masscan]

Sure, there is a risk to keeping any car after the warranty period is over. There is a small risk, but no one can deny there is some risk, of some very expensive Macan repairs such as a transfer case, or a leaking timing chain cover, if it gets to the point where the leak is really that bad.

But you need to compare that with the huge cost of trading for a new one. And if you choose to go that route, the chances of incurring that cost are 100%.

True.

I was basically stating that overall my Macan has been very reliable (knock on wood), but since I'm the type who trades their vehicles in every 2 to 3 years, I'm used to paying for the new car experience....never buying an extended warranty.

I think my next vehicle will be a car again though. I just don't feel the new Turbo Macan with it's Audi motor is worth the money, and an EV Macan will be too expensive. I'll be looking hard at the 2021 or 2022 BMW M3 or Mercedes AMG C63s since both will be AWD by then. The choice will depend on how ugly the new M3's front grill looks, or if the C63s keeps it's V8 or not.

 

[Digby]

True.

I was basically stating that overall my Macan has been very reliable (knock on wood), but since I'm the type who trades their vehicles in every 2 to 3 years, I'm used to paying for the new car experience....never buying an extended warranty.

I think my next vehicle will be a car again though. I just don't feel the new Turbo Macan with it's Audi motor is worth the money, and an EV Macan will be too expensive. I'll be looking hard at the 2021 or 2022 BMW M3 or Mercedes AMG C63s since both will be AWD by then. The choice will depend on how ugly the new M3's front grill looks, or if the C63s keeps it's V8 or not.

I'm OK with the Audi made engine just as I'm OK with the Audi made PDK. What I really care for is how it performs.

But I have to say one of my friends has an RS5 with the same or very similar engine, and his is somewhat gutless at low RPM. (Don't get me wrong, it's an absolute rocket once it gets moving and it's beautiful inside and out). Wonder how well it's matched to the PDK.

 

[oqjnLu@>@W]

The choice will depend on how ugly the new M3's front grill looks

Yes... Sadly, BMW apparently feels the need to convert all of their grill designs to something
truly HIDEOUS!!! It looks as though they're trying to follow the trend of Audi, Lexus, etc.
Unfortunately, for BMW and the car buying public, their new designs (starting with the fugly
7-class sedans and X vehicles) look AWFUL.

We've been BMW owners for decades and will NOT be buying any BMW with the HIDEOUS new
grill designs.

buh-bye...

 

[lefizzet]

I got a flat tire once, the black Spyder wheels chip and scratch easy, my rear window sprayer stopped working (fixed under warranty), and after a $259 alignment at a Porsche dealership, the outside edges of my front tires are still feathering.

I'll tell you this though, I definitely won't be keeping this vehicle past it's standard warranty.

Wow I wish the dealers in my area were that cheap! Cheapest I found was $400, with some even having the audacity to charge $499 for a simple alignment

 

[synergize]

Yes... Sadly, BMW apparently feels the need to convert all of their grill designs to something
truly HIDEOUS!!! It looks as though they're trying to follow the trend of Audi, Lexus, etc.
Unfortunately, for BMW and the car buying public, their new designs (starting with the fugly
7-class sedans and X vehicles) look AWFUL.

We've been BMW owners for decades and will NOT be buying any BMW with the HIDEOUS new
grill designs.

buh-bye...

On the brighter side, no one will ever and I mean EVER mistake that car for anything else on the road, EVER! Here are two contrasting colors that show that no matter what color you choose you will never camouflage or tone down that grill. See this for the biggest laugh of the year or maybe all time: https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/12/18/...2019/12/18/bmw-argues-its-future-large-sized-grille-received-positive-feedback/

BMW has to be joking here, it cannot possibly be true!