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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%)

Chart based on 175 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the Porsche Macan.

Porsche Macan engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 348hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

2000 mi Engine light but drivable. Dealer replaced fuel sensor to fix 

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2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

13640 mi

C $200
Timing chain cover oil leak. Engine removed from vehicle to replace timing chain cover and valve cover gaskets. Only charge was the cost of steel studs to replace the original aluminum studs. 
43000 mi Oil leak. Entire engine had to be dismounted and then re-installed 

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2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

47000 mi

US $85
Spark plug replacement 

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2017 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

41230 mi Thermostat replaced 

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2017 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

40000 mi Oil leaking from valve cover gasket 
49000 mi Thermostat replacement. Covered under CPO warranty. 

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2017 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

15000 mi crankshaft of the front end 

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2017 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

45000 mi The air conditioning hose that carries coolant popped off from the condenser 
40000 mi

US $1500
Thermostat was stuck open and required replacement. Thermostat replaced. 10hrs shop time to replace. 

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2016 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

72000 mi

US $1100
Timing chain cover leak (hopefully) fixed with two new bolts replacing broken bolts. 

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2016 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

31000 mi Thermostat stuck open 
700000 mi

US $5000
Oil change but dealer “discovered” slight oil leak under the cover where timing belt is located. Given $10,000 repair estimate to replace engine seals. I reported no oil leak or problems so WHY WOULD THEY LOOK THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE? In order to drum up business or to reduce trade in value since I was looking at new cars while at dealer. Asheville Porsche remember that name. 
14000 mi Accelerator pedal momentarily stuck, no faults found. 

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2015 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

9700 mi Engine replaced. Car picked up. Car driven less than 5miles and towed back because of coolant leak. Porsche will not rescind transaction. Unknown if new engine impacted. 
26500 mi Fuel pump failed on the way home from Yosemite. Lost power, had to keep my foot "to the floor" and gas consumption went up three times normal. 
32000 mi front engine cover leak, gasket, and screws replaced. 
11000 mi after refill car would feel like it was going to stall. Replaced EVAP check valve 
16000 mi Exhaust rattling, broken bracket support 

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2015 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

30000 mi

US $700
Front down pipes leaking/ rattling 
77000 mi

US $300
Welds connecting the exhaust pipes broke, causing rattles. Mechanic cut off the connecting plate so that the pipes would not touch 
46000 mi

US $285
Routine maintenance 
54000 mi

US $45
shutter motor that opens and closes shutter in front of radiator stripped. Replaced the shutter motor which required the removal of the front bumper and assembly. 
39949 mi Exhaust was rattling; crack was found and replaced under warranty. 
1000 mi Major fuel leak, fuel line burst 
10500 mi check engine warning but car still drivable. told this was a sensor problem and car will need to return when they get part from factory 
20000 mi check engine light has come on several times there was a faulty fuel valve fixed under warrenty 
22000 mi Exhaust Issue 
22300 mi Rough idle in sport mode 
31000 mi Exaust rattle.Took it in and they replaced the pipes from the engine to the muffler. Now, month later seems to be making noise again. Will take it back or wait till in for schedule service. 
6200 mi Oil too full warning light came on. Oil was fine, no dilution. Tech drained some oil and refilled to spec. Light never came back on. TSB on checking routing of coolant line and rerouting if necessary 
9000 mi Experiencing electrical glitches causing car to lose memory functions while parked and stall while driving. Dealer cannot find problem - issue persists 
11000 mi Coolant hose clamp broke and hose became dislodged. 
28000 mi Vibration at acceleration and deceleration. Repair was to replace a cracked exhaust pipe, done under warranty 
31000 mi Check engine light came on again. Found that the gas cap was defective and replaced it. It was causing the fuel system to lose pressure. 
11000 mi With little over 11K miles on my 15 Macan S, I have been noticing a loud whining noise during cold start (it does not do it all the times) and it sounds just like a power steering pumps that is low on fluid. This noise lasts for a second during cold starts. Dealer says it is normal as the sound I am hearing is engine oil being pumped to upper section of the engine. There is also second noise from AC compressor which I hear more frequently while the engine is idling or stopped. As soon as I turn the AC off, the noise is gone. Have taken it to dealer twice for both noises but dealer can not duplicate the noises. All recalls have been performed. 
46000 mi Cracked exhaust down pipes. Replaced under warranty. Car kept overnight due to fact parts parts had to be ordered. 
4300 mi The vehicle started shuddering, and the engine alert alarm came on. The alerts were that "all-wheel drive" unavailable and the traction control system was unavailable. The car was unsafe to drive. 
11640 mi Crack/break in metal plate holding both pipes together. Exhaust was ordered following diagnosis on earlier trip. New exhaust system ordered and installed. 
19380 mi Exhaust rattle, previously repaired 
21580 mi Exhaust rattle noted on previous visit. New exhaust system ordered under warranty. 
30380 mi Recall: Fuel filter flange reinforced with adhesive film. 

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