The Lemon Index2018 Porsche Macan.
The 2018 Porsche Macan is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 8 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 34, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 19 to 22 mpg combined. The best Porsche Macan year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 36 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Porsche Macan year. 2018 is highlighted. Lower is better.
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.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 15K to 44K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- seat belts 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 2021
The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
- fuel system, gasoline 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.
Show all 5 recalls
- equipment 2018
The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
- electrical 2018
These vehicles have a control unit that may fail and prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts and possibly impair drivability and post-crash functions.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Porsche told dealers about
Porsche sent dealers 570 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Symptom: Customers complain about disturbing noises coming from the footwell area on the…
- The "transfer case" is designed as an active all-wheel drive system that is dynamically adapted
- Technical Background Front brakes are squealing with light pedal at low speed
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Macan SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Porsche Macan GTS SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3600–4200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
When turning at slow speeds rubbing rubber sound occurs. Dealer was finally going to pull the steering wheel. I traded it and I'm sure they never found or fixed the problem.
2018 Porsche Macan owner · NHTSA complaint 11219890
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Porsche Macan reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 34; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Porsche Macan year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2018 Porsche Macan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (50%), brakes (25%) and airbags (25%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche Macan have?
5 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 2018 Porsche Macan get?
19 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2018 Porsche Macan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2018 Porsche Macan cost in fuel a year?
About $3600 to $4200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Porsche Macan have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Porsche Macan year is better than the 2018?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2015 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety 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 year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works