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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 transmission repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

15055 mi Transfer case replaced under extended service recall. 

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2017 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

16740 mi The transfer case have been replaced. 

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2016 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

3300 mi Clunking noise at acceleration. Dealer replaced front drive shaft & transfer case. Car waited for parts from Porsche in Germany for 7 weeks. 
19000 mi Troubleshoot issue where when drive away after parked, car seems to be in Neutral & then lurches FW. No faults found/ no fix 
21718 mi Replace CV boot due to leak. Long wait for parts from Germany! 

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2016 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

20400 mi Replaced failed transfer case. 

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2015 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

33000 mi CV Joints replaced. 
3720 mi After a hard acceleration, huge vibration in the front driveshafts. They couldn't figure out what was wrong. Replaced transfer box and driveshafts. This has happened twice 
19840 mi Gearbox suddenly failed. Lost 2nd, 4th and 6th gear and REVERSE! Drove it to the dealer. The gearbox had to be replaced...... 

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2015 Porsche Macan 4dr SUV

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

11000 mi Warning light came on. 
12000 mi Feels like transmission is slipping when accelerating, and also in reverse. Dealer replaced Transfer case and damper. 
22000 mi Shuddering of drive train during slow sharp turning. Dealer found no fault codes and could not replicate the symptoms. A factory software update to the drive train was performed. 
24000 mi Transfer case replaced under warranty. 
6200 mi Hooting sound under load @ low rpm. Lots of searching for sound of noise. Tech believes its from the cardan shaft but not 100%. Part on order, waiting for shipping from Germany. Have to wait to see if repair is successful. Campaign for reprogramming the PDK. 
7440 mi Driveshaft replaced to address hooting sound under load. 
48000 mi Car had been making a clicking noise intermittently for several weeks. Was diagnosed as a transmission issue of some sort, and out to be safe the dealer replaced the transmission under warranty. 
10000 mi Software update for PDK transmission. 
8000 mi replaced front transfer case 
18000 mi I noticed a pulsing sound at ~ 37 mph on a smooth road. Thought it might be a bearing or a brake rotor. After the dealer searched for announcements from Porsche, he found a drivetrain notice. They replaced both front axles. Good dealer support 

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