Porsche MACAN — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2017 Porsche MACAN
73 complaints (348% of segment average)
Main issue: WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LANE, AT A SHOPPING CENTER WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, READY TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY FELT AS IF IT LOCKED DOWN BRAKES FAILED AND THE ENGINE ACCELERATED OUT OF MY CONTROL HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED ACROSS A DIVIDER. I HAD NO CONTROL OF STE
2018 Porsche MACAN
44 complaints (210% of segment average)
Main issue: Front Passenger Seat occupancy sensor mat recall has not been remedy by my porsche dealership within a reasonable amount of time. I have made several attempts, calls, emails, and subsequently reached out to Porsche customer services and Porsche USA --- all advising someone will reach out and it w
2016 Porsche MACAN
31 complaints (148% of segment average)
Main issue: CAR HAS JUST PASSED 60,000 MILES AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. I TOOK IT FOR AN INSPECTION AT THE PORSCHE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO REPLACE THE SEAT CUSHION, ALONG WITH THE MODULE THAT COMES WITH IT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT I WANT TO REPORT. I DO NOT NORMALLY SIT IN THE
2015 Porsche MACAN
31 complaints (148% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE MACAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V289000 (FUEL SYSTEM) AND 17V133000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS IN MAY OF 2017. THE DEALER (PORSCHE OF HAWAII, 730 ALA MOANA BLVD
Safe to Buy
2022 Porsche MACAN
7 complaints — well below segment average
2023 Porsche MACAN
9 complaints — well below segment average
2024 Porsche MACAN
12 complaints — well below segment average
2021 Porsche MACAN
14 complaints — well below segment average
2025 Porsche MACAN
15 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Porsche MACAN
21 complaints — well below segment average