[Stoofpilot]

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!

 

[Shark]

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

Let's just hope it doesn't get THAT far, and it's merely a 1% or less defect rate (which is not acceptable, but one heck of a lot better versus the two situations you mentioned).

Even Porsche is not perfect. I've never heard of any model car, even Lexus. that does not have some bugaboo that effects a small percentage of cars. Of course a transfer case replacement is more than a bugaboo, especially when you hear what the out of warranty cost would be

 

[Shark]

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.

 

[nmolligo]

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

 

[Shark]

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?

 

[TD Pcar]

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.

 

[nmolligo]

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.

I agree. Based on his response it sounds like a design issue and is quite troubling to see it's not been addressed yet. I had mine replaced at around 12000 miles and no issues after that. But after reading all this, I have zero confidence it will not happen again

 

[Shark]

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.

 

[PhantomGremlin]

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?

 

[Kurosh]

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

 

[grim]

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

 

[Macanakey]

@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.

 

[lippy]

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

 

[Shark]

This is a great idea....

 

[mumbo]

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.

 

[mumbo]

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.

 

[GTmacanowner]

I seem to be another addition to the transfer case issue. Macan 2016 Turbo, about 15K miles. Started noticing shuddering when accelerating from full stop. Took it to the dealer, and they diagnosed it as a rear transfer case problem, rather quickly. I have an appointment in a week or so for replacement.

 

[Stoofpilot]

I bought my 16 S in April of 2016. I had 10,000 miles on it when I had the transfer case replaced. Interesting question regarding if these are all 2015 and 2016 builds. FYI the Cheyenne has the same problem. I'm surprised Porsche hasn't published anything on this.

 

[Richard Williams]

Glad i found this link and so many others with the same issues. Had a second hand 2016 Macan from may of this year with 5000 miles. The drive issue i put down to the air suspension, as never had one before. But after putting 3000 miles more, it steadily got worse. Never had the reversing issue, but always stuttered when hot on the motorway when the engine is between 1000 and 1500rpm, even in neutral (weird). The roads are so bad in the UK, just put it down to that and air suspension.

Eventually when I spoke to Porsche Bolton (who were very professional), they said it felt like wheel balancing. I did this at a local garage, and they said only 10 grams out, will not make that difference. When i gave it to Porsche Bolton for the day, I said Transfer box, and 5 hours later, it was confirmed. 8000 miles old 12 month old car, now having new transfer box fitted. Glad they found the issue and confirmed and replacing, But this is a £65k car, surely this isn't right. Will it go again, and if so are we all stuck with a £3k+ bill in the future, very worrying.

Hopefully will get the car back tomorrow, so i can finally drive the car as it should have been from day 1. Wondering though, did the previous owner get rid because of the terrible drive.

 

[txtommy]

Took my '15 Macan S with 17400 miles in yesterday for the fuel pump flange recall. Came home with a new transfer case. Apparently this problem has become so common that dealers are now stocking replacements. Took about 2.5 hours to do the recall and transfer case swap. Although I had noticed some of the vibration and stuttering issues during backing and slow acceleration, it apparently developed slowly enough that I didn't realize how bad it was. I had mentioned it during a couple previous service visits and was told all was normal. Driving home yesterday was a night and day difference. Drives like a new Macan now.