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20152017Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 19,332 in the U.S. in 2016 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 5 complaints in its first 3 years.
5 owner complaints, first 3 years 19 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2016 Acura RDX 422016 BMW X3 702016 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC 151
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 23V443000 (seat belts), 21V131000 (airbags) and 20V077000 (fuel system, gasoline) done? It has 6 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the wipers, washers, defrost and mirrors all work?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Porsche's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 5 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 45.8M views · 2015–2024 Porsche Macan
Prices people quote
- Price when new$57,50019 videos▶ Hear it
Most-watched topics
- Oil changes & service76K views
2016 Porsche Macan S oil service maintenance reset procedure.The Bravo Connection · 76K views
Before you buy, watch
Porsche Macan Ultimate Buyers Guide (2014-2024) | Reliability and common faultsThe Miles Driven · 159K views
Porsche Macan Common Problems 2015-2018 S, GTS, Turbo (95B)HBi Auto - Porsche Specialists · 85K views
Porsche Macan SUV 2021 in-depth review.carwow · 2.4M viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2016 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 6
- Seat belts · recall issued 2023
The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
- Airbags · recall issued 2021
The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2020
The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.
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- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2017
The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- Airbags · recall issued 2017
The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2015
The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leak.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Macan S SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Porsche Macan S Diesel SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $4,200 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
Every Porsche Macan year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 6 Porsche Macan years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2016 Porsche Macan reliable?
We can't score it: only 19,332 were sold in the U.S. in 2016 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2016 Porsche Macan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are wipers & visibility (40%), airbags (40%) and electrical (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche Macan have?
6 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Porsche Macan get?
19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2016 Porsche Macan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2016 Porsche Macan cost in fuel a year?
About $4,200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Porsche Macan have?
3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Porsche Macan year is better than the 2016?
Nearby, the 2015 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a fifth as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2022 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works