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Porsche Macan S years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the Porsche Macan S since 2015, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2015 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and airbags problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
20
Recalls
8
Worst year
2015
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2015-2020

Porsche Macan S years to avoid

No model year of the Porsche Macan S stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Porsche Macan S years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Porsche Macan S complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20152016201720182020

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Porsche Macan S problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    8
  • Brakes
    4
  • Electrical
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Porsche Macan S problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2020-1Lights10
2018-1Engine50
2017-5Airbags40
2016-5Airbags51
2015-8Brakes70,00051

Recalls 8

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Porsche Macan S 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 S

What years of the Porsche Macan S should you avoid?

No single model year of the Porsche Macan S has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Porsche Macan S?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Porsche Macan S?

Airbags, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (4) and electrical (3).

How many recalls does the Porsche Macan S have?

8 recalls between 2015 and 2020. The 2018 model year has the most, with 5.

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