Porsche Macan years to avoid
More than twice the Macan's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Porsche Macan years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Porsche Macan complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Porsche Macan problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags55
- Lights32
- Electrical30
- Brakes28
- Engine26
- Fuel system22
- Steering20
- Driver assistance19
- Transmission15
- Body13
- Visibility8
- Acceleration8
Porsche Macan problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 9 | Electrical | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | - | 10 | Driver assistance | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2023 | - | 6 | Driver assistance | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 92 | 6 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | 76 | 12 | Brakes | 1 | 4 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | 67 | 27 | Lights | 18,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 78 | 21 | Lights | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2018 | 57 | 36 | Airbags | 27,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 36 | 63 | Airbags | 15,000 | 6 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 75 | 24 | Airbags | 49,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 69 | 28 | Airbags | 63,000 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 10
Porsche Macan warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Porsche Macan
What years of the Porsche Macan should you avoid?
2017. It has more than twice the Porsche Macan's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2017 alone has 63, mostly about airbags and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Porsche Macan?
2022, 2021 and 2019 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 12 and 21).
What is the most common problem with the Porsche Macan?
Airbags, with 55 complaints across all years, followed by lights (32) and electrical (30).
How many recalls does the Porsche Macan have?
10 recalls between 2015 and 2025. The 2017 model year has the most, with 6.
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