Transfer Case Issues

I have read a few posts regarding Transfer Case issues but they are very general. What are they?

I have a 2016 S and notice when doing a normal launch, there appears to be about 15 seconds when I hear what sounds like driving over bumps.

Could this be the Transfer Case or the Transmission?

Thoughts?

 

Transfer Case Issues

I have read a few posts regarding Transfer Case issues but they are very general. What are they?

I have a 2016 S and notice when doing a normal launch, there appears to be about 15 seconds when I hear what sounds like driving over bumps.

Could this be the Transfer Case or the Transmission?

Thoughts?

 

I had a funny, stuttering, grinding noise & feeling when I'd start from a dead stop. More a feeling than a sound. Not sure if that's what you're experiencing, but you'll want to have it checked if you have any doubt. I ended up needed a new transfer case & front drive shaft. I was off line for 7 weeks, waiting for the parts, but I'm good as new now.

 

That is exactly what I am experiencing. I could not have worded it any better.

 

Yes - same symptoms as my 2016 S at around around 10K miles. Transfer case had to be replaced. Have 16K now and everything seems to be fine.

 

Just curious, of those who had transfer case replaced, how many - if any - have had to have the transfer case replaced a second time? I hope very few. If not, I wonder if this will be an ongoing issue for all Macan owners.

 

3 cases in 200,000 Macans. Sounds like an epidemic.
Hardly seems worth worrying about.

 

Actually there have been several dozen transfer case replacements reported just by forum members here, and the number of members here are just a small percentage of all owners, and of course most of us don't have many miles on our Macans yet.

Of course it's not an epidemic, but it's certainly worth keeping an eye on because it seems to be the most widespread potentially long-term problem the owners are reporting.

The good news is that it's not that widespread, at least not yet. Hopefully it's not the type of thing where a few early problems turn out to be an indication of longevity issues with the transfer case.

But at this point it seems to be more than isolated incidents because several forum members have reported that their dealers have immediately recognized the symptoms because they have diagnosed the same problem on other units previously.

 

I'm guessing the truth lies somewhere in the middle. In either case, having car issues of any sort with ones Macan sucks.


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I realize that this forum is just a snapshot of the real world, But several dozen on this forum? Would love to see the list in one place so we can keep an eye in it.

It does seem to be something that occurs relatively early in the car's life. So I suspect if you make it to 15k miles or so without an issue, you are probably fine.

 

But several dozen on this forum? Would love to see the list in one place so we can keep an eye in it.

Yeah, there's at least a couple existing threads on this.

Again, other than the early leaky rear washer and exhaust pipe issues, this may be the worst "major" issue with the Macan, and since only a small % of owners are seeing it (so long as the % does not radically increase as our cars age), I don't think it's horrible news (unless you are one of the owners that needs a new transfer case). Overall it seems like the Macan is doing well in terms of frequency of needed repairs.

 

My 15 Turbo is giving me a thud if I accelerate hard. If I launch the car I feel it through the floorboard. I don't know if it is cardan shaft, transfer case or what but Porsche says the car is fine.......

 

How is your 15 Turbo still holding up?

 

Took my 16 Macan S into dealer yesterday. They and I drove it five minutes and the tech says yup, we need to replace the Transfer Case. Turn the wheel slow and it sounds like gears gringing. In addition, start off slow and it sounds like going over small bumps. Transfer Case is trying to go between two wheel drive and all wheel drive..

He told me that they have replaced at least 5 in Macans and 50 in Cayannes.

 

Hmmm, this transfer case issue is getting epidemic.

 

Like the coolant pipes in Cayennes and the IMS in the 986/996?

Was Baruth right? Avoidable Contact: Cayenne won't help ya, Cayenne won't do you no good.

Nah, not yet. Numbers too small

 

The failure rate may be somewhat higher than we thought. Was that at Leith? They did 5 just there? And they are not a high volume dealer at all.

 

Yes, it was at Leith. They have been great. I was concerned that my trip would be like going to the Doctor only to not have the symptom that day. Fortunately, these guys are good and verified my problem with me in the car in less than five minutes. Transfer Case coming in from Canada.

I highly recommend Leith. For months I had a squeak in the front that I could not pinpoint. Took it in and the same tech, says "that's the hood and we need to adjust the spacer" problem fixed!

 

I suppose it's both a good and bad sign that the dealers have become adept at identifying bad transfer cases. You are not the first forum member to report that their dealer immediately and correctly identified the problem.

 

I'm surprised Porsche hasn't figured out a fix for this issue yet. I have seen Cayenne owners complaining about this for more than 5 yrs.
'11 Porsche Cayenne S Transfer Case Issues - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

 

Did you notice the response to the forum post link you provided? Sounds like he/she works at a dealer and has quite a bit of insight.

Anyone know how similar the transfer cases on the Cayennes are to the Macan? Are they from the same supplier?

 

The transfer case failed on our Cayenne S at 35k miles, but once replaced the new transfer case was solid for the next 40k miles that we owned it. Thankfully was under warranty, $5k if it was out of warranty. Not sure how similar the Cayenne part is to the Macan part.

 

Of course just about all of us are still under warranty, but if anyone is curious, the list price on a replacement transfer case (part number 95B 341 010) is $3829, but there are dealers offering them on the internet at a 20 to 30% discount.

Interesting that it appears all Macans use the identical unit, from base models up to the PP.

Based on parts diagrams it looks like the Cayenne (92A) transfer case is substantially different, even though the parts numbers are similar. And it also looks like appears the Cayenne uses different model transfer cases depending on the engine.

 

Yes, very interesting response at that Pelican Parts link.

If the transfer case is truly identical for all models, that's probably good for those of us with lower torque, such as the S, compared to a Turbo? It's also probably good for those of us who won't be towing at anywhere near the limit?

I wonder if this particular design doesn't even belong to Porsche? After all the Macan inherits quite a lot from Audi, I wonder if this is one of those things?

Does anyone know offhand if the Audi Q5 is also having transfer case problems?

 

Had my tested by dealer yesterday and is being replaced . Started feeling the judder at 2k miles

 

The following is a list of replaced, per the author, transfer cases. Given that probably few owners frequent auto forums compared to the full number of owners, this warrants documentation. Please add any new replacements to the thread and I will update the first post or correct it if I got it wrong. Thanks

8/2/16 Rubbing sounds and feel as your driving? - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums
12/28/16 Transfer Box Replacement - Porsche Macan Forums
1/10/17 Transfer Box Replacement - Page 2 - Porsche Macan Forums
1/23/17 Transfer Box Replacement - Page 2 - Porsche Macan Forums
1/25/17 Transfer Box Replacement - Page 4 - Porsche Macan Forums (Reference to Pistonheads out of warranty repair £2500 )
2/8/17 Transfer Box Replacement - Page 7 - Porsche Macan Forums
2/8/17 Transfer Box Replacement - Page 7 - Porsche Macan Forums
4/10/17 Transfer Box Replacement - Page 10 - Porsche Macan Forums

6/7/17

(Same symptoms, not verified)

Additional:2016 Macan S Blown Transfer Case - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums

Transfer Box Replacement - Page 12 - Porsche Macan Forums
Transfer Box Replacement - Page 13 - Porsche Macan Forums
Transfer Box Replacement - Page 13 - Porsche Macan Forums
Transfer Box Replacement - Page 15 - Porsche Macan Forums
Transfer Box Replacement - Page 15 - Porsche Macan Forums
Transfer Box Replacement - Page 15 - Porsche Macan Forums
Transfer Box Replacement - Page 20 - Porsche Macan Forums
Transfer Box Replacement - Page 21 - Porsche Macan Forums
Transfer Box Replacement - Page 21 - Porsche Macan Forums
Transfer Box Replacement - Page 21 - Porsche Macan Forums
Transfer Box Replacement - Page 21 - Porsche Macan Forums
Is my First Porsche a Mistake - Porsche Macan Forums

10/31/15 @sealbeach1 Tranfer case
11/18/15 @FL Medic Tranfer case
1/23/16 @keninblaine Tranfer case
9/13/16 @Boxtah Tranfer case
9/14/16 @jreimann Tranfer case
9/14/16 @John5757 Tranfer case
9/22/16 @MacanakeyTranfer case
9/25/16 @astro007 Tranfer case
9/28/16 @Oli_macan Tranfer case
10/14/16 @paulc_28 Transfer case fault
10/18/16 @TomS Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
12/8/16 @jfl007 Transfer case fault
12/8/16 @Sandpebble Transfer case fault
12/28/16 @nmolligo Transfer case fault
1/7/17 @scottwaldrup Tranfer case
1/20/17 & 1/12/21 @Louie Zoi Tranfer case
2/15/17 @Malcolm Tranfer case
2/22/17 @peterlovesbeer Tranfer case
3/3/17 @FBarrientos Tranfer case
4/11/17 @mm4879 Tranfer case
4/26/17 @Stoofpilot Bad Transfer Case
5/14/17 @pascal Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty

Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty (external reference to UK)

6/4/17 Transmission: Macan diesel | Porsche Forum from Porsche Club GB (suspected transfer case)
6/3/17 @993 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
6/6/17 @Kurosh Tranfer case
6/6/17 2016 Macan S Blown Transfer Case - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums
6/21/17 @Byakko Transmission slipping, maybe?
6/22/17 @SomeBeach Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
8/17/17 @txtommy 17,400 Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
9/14/17 @BRMACANGTS Transfer case blown
1/22/18 @red67 2015 Turbo...Dreaded Transfer case issue!
2/11/18 @mumbo Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
2/14/18 @notmac1 Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
2/14/18 @jasp Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
2/27/18 @Gradex Tranfer case
3/13/18 @SCbarber Trip to the dealer
4/4/18 @JMS Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
4/4/18 @thelaw_thechef Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
5/3/18 @Oldtimer Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
5/6/18 @Digs Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
5/7/18 @Hetchins https://www.macanforum.com/forum/co...m/complaints/164426-should-we-worried-about-macans-reliability.html#post2436528
5/14/18 @atwnsw Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
5/15/18 @Kuangmao Noise under the car when accelerating
6/13/18 @Finerthings Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
6/25/18 @Macanuck Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
6/25/18 @CloseEncounters Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
7/13/18 @Matt Garrett Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
7/14/18 @Pulpo Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
7/28/18 @iconn Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
7/31/18 @asmaz Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
9/10/18 @bluesmurf Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
9/10/18 @Fast_Eddie Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
9/13/18 @beautsh Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
9/17/18 @vince217 Transfer Case Replaced, Base vs S
9/30/18 @doctorbossman Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
10/1/18 @windblow Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
10/4/18 @Keitho8567 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
10/10/18 @Skutch Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
10/18/18 @FSP Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
10/24/18 @kellf190 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
11/6/18 @afos88 Dealer replaced my transfer case at 32.5K miles
12/4/18 @thisisyourlife Tranfer case
1/14/19 @Bert Tranfer case
1/28/19 @ogie 16 macan s Transfer case replacement.
2/2/19 @HRM Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
2/4/19 @kennethjk Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
2/8/19 @Catapult Bad Transfer Case
2/16/1 @KC$$$ Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
2/19/19 @vroom TWICE Quality of German Cars
2/20/19 @Kannassee Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
2/26/19 @pma23 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
2/28/19 @ritchwell Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
3/5/19 Cautionary Tale of Oil Leak (timing cover) - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums
3/6/19 @Nabil Enayet Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
3/7/19 @jcv Transfer Cases
3/7/19 @Restor8 Transfer case or Cobb tune issue?
3/8/19 @Novapdg Tranfer case
3/13/19 @hamstur Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
3/18/19 @Rickz 16 macan s Transfer case replacement.
3/19/19 @hamstur Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
3/19/19 @Mags Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
3/22/19 @pshrosbree Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
3/23/19 @vandit Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
3/31/10 @Observer Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
4/23/19 @Chris M. 44,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
4/24/19 ww.macanforum.com/forum/complaints/87514-tranfer-case-5.html#post2524597
5/9/19 @ottobon100 33,032 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
5/11/19 @loopless 26,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
5/17/19 @velvel 21,500 Tranfer case
6/3/19 @WolverineMacan 50,500 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
6/3/19 @anthonyd 38,200 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
6/6/19 @vancouver-porsche-matt, 33,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
6/30/19 @blackonblackGTS, 9,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
7/2/19 @Teddis, 10,200 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
7/11/19 @nicholbw, 28,406 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
7/24/19 @Cornerhard 15,500 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
7/26/19 @rellis47 32,000 Tranfer case
8/8/19 @gregdhayes 48,000 16 macan s Transfer case replacement.
8/8/19 @Raytbo 18,000 How many members DID NOT have transfer case or timing chain cover problems?
8/8/19 @Knute000 18,000 How many members DID NOT have transfer case or timing chain cover problems?
8/14/19 @dsddcd 35,600 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
8/14/19 @ncmacan 51,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
8/14/19 @Reuben Boyd 40,000 Oil leak anyone?
8/16/19 @santastico 36,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
8/22/19 @drawz 36,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
9/14/19 @petra 28,000
9/24/10 @JayKay999 Transfer case issue?
9/28/19 @elveez 62,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
9/28/19 @Jp911 26,500 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
10/1/19 @Diz420 25,800 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
10/8/19 @mac997 32,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
10/23/19 @txtommy 31,000 Replaced Macan Transfer Cases
10/25/19 @Drruddick 51,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
11/1/19 @hclax24 55,700 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
11/6/19 @Deborah 29,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
11/29/19 @LG&LGMacanS 40,000? 40,000 mile checklist items.....whats this??????
1/5/20 @tecdoc, 42,000, Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
1/6/20 @Adrian Alleyne, 21,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
1/11/20 The_Squire 53,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
1/18/20 @Jellybean 13,500 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
2/3/20 @Pro RMK 800 24,000 Porsche Macan Recalls & Warranty
2/13/20 @Rican 47,500 Transfer Cases
2/14/20 @parvo99 Transfer Cases 46,000
3/7/20 @gradyex 21,000 SECOND TIME, Transfer Cases
3/9/20 @hisnhersmacan 34,000 Transfer Cases
3/19/20 @Marc 24,600 Transfer Cases
3/25/20 @arnieosp 24,000 Transfer Cases
4/12/20 @dnagrl 20,000 Transfer Cases
4/12/20 @meoconnor 54,000 Transfer Cases
4/27/20 @JKRYAN 25,800 Transfer Cases
4/28/20 @Boomshakalaka 15,800 Transfer Cases



Non-scientific chart. Not everyone gave mileage. At least one mistake in here. Some people have had multiple transfer cases done. I doubt I caught everything and I'm sure I made mistakes. Expect this chart to not be totally accurate but its what I could figure out. Chart to be updated.

1/1/20

 

.. Please add any new replacements to the thread and I will update the first post ..

2015, 17k miles. Transfer case just got done by dealership. I received car from dealership a couple of days ago. Read on if you want to know why this could be my first and last service experience at this joint. I need to find good indy in my area.

I noticed that trim piece in trunk was not clipped back in, just loose and placed there. What first caught my eye was the un-evenness of the trim. Does the transfer case replacement require working in this area? I also asked that they upgrade PCM to 4.7.6. Maybe this requires work in this area? Anyway, read on for why I'm thoroughly unimpressed with the sloppy job the tech did.
Continuing...

A rear seat passenger noticed last night she was sitting on something... it was actually the clip that covers the baby seat anchor. And another one of those clips was missing that wasn't missing before. How did that happen?? Again, just sloppy lazy job completion.

I noticed the leather steering wheel has a 1/8 in nick in the leather that wasn't there before. Like someone had something sharp in their hands. CARELESS!

And to top this off, I didn't notice till I got home but I see a 3 in ding in the body, right outside the area in the rear, inside the trunk where the trim piece wasn't secured. It looks like something was dragged across or dropped there. It's not severe but it definitely wasn't there before and it's noticeable. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over?

I'll be notifying the Service Manager tomorrow. I want to know who worked on my car, and I never want him touching it again.

In general I avoid having any work done by a dealership. Prior cars to Macan are 4 older MBs.

If I have pre-paid Porsche maintenance, I can take it to a certified independent, right??

I'm in Northern VA and will go anywhere within 30-40 mins of Dulles airport. I have a GREAT Mercedes indy who I have no problem driving 45 mins to get to, because he is THAT good. Fairly priced, and a maestro.

I guess I shouldn't be shocked but I am REALLY disappointed in my first service experience at this Porsche dealership shop.

 

@grim, can you please correct my name post in there? I'm the 9/22/16 post you've got listed. It should be @Macanakey. The second "a" is missing. You're welcome to delete this post after you do that. Thanks.

 

Are most of these earlier cars, or does the problem persist for the later ones too?

 

Not enough time to peruse all the links that Grim kindly posted above so bumping Lippy’s question to see if any 2017 MY vehicles are having the same issue?

 

This is a great idea....

 

I seem to have the same problem, or at least the symptoms are very similar, although I have not noticed any issues when reversing. When I first noticed something was not quite right was when exiting an intersection and it felt like gravel under the wheels causing a jerkiness in take off, as if the gravel was letting the wheels spin and preventing forward motion. I then noticed that at low speeds in traffic when I accelerated there would be a lumpiness, stuttering or hesitation that felt like clutch slip or a misfiring engine. This became more apparent when the engine oil was greater than 70C when it could turn into a series of shudders during acceleration. As this was felt more than heard I did wonder if it may be the unevenness and ridges in the road surface, so then tried to reproduce in a smooth road. There was no mistaking it was some kind of transmission problem and I contacted the dealership to arrange to take it in for the techs to check it out. The service guy said "it sounds like a transfer case problem" which is how I have found myself on this thread.

My 2015 Macan has not been raced or hammered, though it has seen some occasional spirited driving, but most of the time the wife is with me, so fast drives are not possible!

I am due to take it in for the guys to have a look tomorrow and will update the forum when I know more.

 

Took the Macan to the guys at Porsche Parramatta and they diagnosed the transfer case as the culprit. It was easy to demonstrate to the techs as Parramatta is 85km from home, so it was warmed up nicely and juddering like a good un. They said it could be repaired next week and would only take a day to replace so I guess there must be stock in country. They said they don't repair them here in Australia, just replace and send the old unit back to Germany. The tech I spoke to said he had replaced a few, but wasn't specific on actual numbers. Will update the forum once replacement is complete and I get to drive it again.