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Porsche Macan repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (10%)

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Porsche Macan electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 375hp 2.9L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

14260 mi Headlight malfunction - Had to get one from Germany! 

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2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

20700 mi Key Fob would not unlock car but only occurred at one location-five times over four weeks. 

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2017 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 440hp 3.6L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

41230 mi Front passenger airbag sensor replaced 

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2017 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 360hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

92380 mi blind spot monitor 

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2017 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 340hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

4000 mi Analog click on dash was off by about 20 min since delivery. Elected to wait til due scheduled service to have it replaced. 
19220 mi The weight sensor on the of the front passenger seat had to be replaced. Porsche paid for it. 
3000 mi No voice control or online searching. No access to surround view via steering wheel programmable button. 

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2017 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

15000 mi Blown speaker 
14000 mi Surround cameras would occasionally not work. Dealer updated Porsche provided software. 
6700 mi Radio/NAV module failed during software update. Ordered and replaced. 

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2016 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 400hp 3.6L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

91000 mi Recall on passenger seat airbag sensor 
3000 mi False alarm when open driver door 4 times Parking sensors false alerts multiple times. 3X this visit & since then 2 more times. TPMS, tire monitor system gave alert that tire/wheel had been changed & system needed to be reset. I had NOT changed any tire or wheel! 
13718 mi False alarm driver door...again 
16000 mi Replace steering wheel switch (wheel had moved to lowest position & switch did not work - for hours, to return it to correct position) HVAC heat on when set to “Lo” or cooler than outside air temp. No codes stored, no repair “ACC/PAS unavailable, service vehicle” warning. No codes stored, no repair 
19000 mi Troubleshoot issue where no door handle touch worked to lock/unlock last month. No faults found/ no fix Troubleshoot issue where climate control blows very HOT air, even when 65 degrees outside & Temp set to 60 degrees or to “Lo” “Performed servo motor LIN BUS teach-in & re-taught servo motor stops.” Not sure if fixed, will know this fall/winter. 

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2016 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 340hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

41000 mi Drivers seat lost calibration so memory recall and comfort entry would not function 

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2015 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 400hp 3.6L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

9800 mi

US $400
Alarm sensor for interior bad 
24000 mi Campaign by Porsche 
80000 mi

US $1800
A/C hose leaks 
11000 mi PCM would sometimes not turn on. Software update installed 
16000 mi AC system froze causing air to blow hot. Freon added, air filter changed and expecting software update 
13000 mi AC whines when hot at approximately 1000rpm. Dealer could not resolve but attempted a software update that did not resolve the issue. As a result until it becomes hot again they cannot diagnose so next year. 

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2015 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 340hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

5580 mi Roof console replaced for intermittent Home Link operation and alarm sensor issue, previously diagnosed. 
11640 mi Homelink operation sometimes unreliable. Performed Coding and Teach-in functions on front-end and rear-end electronics and re-teach both keys. 
30380 mi Recall: Seat repair kit installed to address airbag warning light issue Intermittent loss of power in 12v sockets. Homelink intermittent problem 
3000 mi Interior alarm 
23000 mi Satellite radio stations would disappear from the screen 
11500 mi Passenger side rear view mirror did not tilt down in reverse 
7000 mi The alarm motion sensors were defective. The alarm would go off for no reason. They replaced the motion sensors in the overhead consol. 
7000 mi AC shut down after 45 minutes under high ambient temp and high humidity. Many other Macan owners in hi temp/hi humidity areas have same problem. Evaporator freezes. Porsche AG is aware of problem and is working on a fix. 
10000 mi Previous problem with air conditioner evaporator freezing. Porsche AG came up with software update that fixed the problem. 
6200 mi Over sensitive interior alarm sensors causing false alarms. Dealer replaced part on roof. Fixed 
6820 mi Internal alarm 
4300 mi replace interior sensor module 
24000 mi Seat memory buttons stopped working. Recall item 
44000 mi Climate control system shorted out-part replaced under warranty 
1000 mi LED footwell light on drivers side was not wired by factory 

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Porsche Macan Electrical Problems

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