The Lemon IndexPorsche Macan.
The best Porsche Macan years are 2022, 2015, 2021, and no year drew much more than the average car's complaints. Across 2015-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 31, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2015 to 2023.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Best years to buy
2022.
Years to avoid
None.
No Porsche Macan year drew much more than the average car's complaints.
Quick answers.
Is the Porsche Macan a good car?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable models we track, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2015-2022: Lemon Index 31; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2022 and the worst is 2017.
What are the best Porsche Macan years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2022, 2015, 2021.
What Porsche Macan years should you stay away from?
No Porsche Macan year drew much more than an average car's complaints.
How many recalls does the Porsche Macan have?
20 safety recalls across the 7 model years we track. Most: 2015 (7), 2017 (6), 2018 (5). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Porsche Macan problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name brakes, airbags and body structure most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20 | 5× fewer complaints than average | 4 | body structure (75%) | 7 | — | 19 |
| 2017 | 62 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 14 | brakes (64%) | 6 | — | 19–22 |
| 2018 | 34 | 2.9× fewer complaints than average | 8 | steering (50%) | 5 | — | 19–22 |
| 2019 | 26 | 3.8× fewer complaints than average | 6 | wheels (17%) | 1 | — | 20–21 |
| 2021 | 21 | 4.8× fewer complaints than average | 5 | brakes (40%) | 1 | — | 19–21 |
| 2022 | 10 | 10× fewer complaints than average | 3 | electrical (67%) | 0 | — | 19–21 |
| 2023 | – | too few complaints to score | 6 | automatic emergency braking (83%) | 0 | — | 19–21 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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