The Lemon Index2023 Porsche Macan.
The 2023 Porsche Macan has too few complaints to score: 6 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 19 to 21 mpg combined. The best Porsche Macan year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 6 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Porsche Macan year. 2023 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.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
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 392 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Installation and conversion instructions for the front and rear cameras
- Technical information for different multimedia interface installed - data updates are performed
- Installation and conversion instructions for the sport exhaust system on the Macan and Macan T
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
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 $3800–4200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Porsche Macan reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 6 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2023 Porsche Macan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (83%), airbags (17%) and speed control (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Porsche Macan have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Porsche Macan get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2023 Porsche Macan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Porsche Macan cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 to $4200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Porsche Macan have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl.
What Porsche Macan year is better than the 2023?
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