What are the problems with Porsche Macan?
Some areas to be concerned about on the Macan include its fuel system and service brakes. Based on these problems, CR states that the common trouble spots on the Macan include its drive system and exhaust. Other sources of trouble on the Macan include its brakes and engine minor.
How many years can a Porsche Macan last?
Wild speculation says you should have no major issues getting 120-160K miles on a well maintained Macan. I’ll speculate 200,000-250,000 miles. Disciplined product development processes, engineering standards, and materials technology are highly developed and well known across the auto industry.
Does Macan hold its value?
Thanks to its broad product lineup, classic styling, and high-performance levels, the Porsche Macan retains 42 percent of its value. Since 2016, the Macan has topped Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Award for luxury compact crossover SUVs and continues to build on that strength in this highly competitive segment.
Do Porsche dealers negotiate price?
Can I still negotiate on the price of the vehicle? Yes, but this should be done before the order is placed. Once you’ve ordered the vehicle, it will be much more difficult to get the Porsche dealership to be flexible on price.
Are there any problems with the Porsche Macan transmission?
22000 mi Shuddering of drive train during slow sharp turning. Dealer found no fault codes and could not replicate the symptoms. A factory software update to the drive train was performed. 24000 mi Transfer case replaced under warranty.
Can a car shift gears without a downshift solenoid?
Downshift solenoids are an important transmission component, and without them, the vehicle will not be able to shift gears properly, sometimes even to the point of rendering the car undriveable.
Why does the transmission stay in a higher gear?
The transmission may stay engaged in a higher gear for an extended period of time when it should be downshifting. This will cause the engine to over rev, and may put additional unnecessary strain on the engine and transmission.
Why is my Porsche Macan hooting under load?
6200 mi Hooting sound under load @ low rpm. Lots of searching for sound of noise. Tech believes its from the cardan shaft but not 100%. Part on order, waiting for shipping from Germany. Have to wait to see if repair is successful. Campaign for reprogramming the PDK.
22000 mi Shuddering of drive train during slow sharp turning. Dealer found no fault codes and could not replicate the symptoms. A factory software update to the drive train was performed. 24000 mi Transfer case replaced under warranty.
Why does my car shift into a lower gear?
It is as though it is being shifted into a lower gear when the vehicle is going too fast causng the car to be going to fast for the gear and a rapid slow down causing a very uncomfortable jerk to the passengers. Transmission shift very rough. High motor RPMs.
Downshift solenoids are an important transmission component, and without them, the vehicle will not be able to shift gears properly, sometimes even to the point of rendering the car undriveable.
What should I do if I have a problem with my Macan?
These are the most frequent Macan problems diagnosed by our repair shops since it’s launch. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help. Check engine light? Scanned the car and not sure what to make of those OBD codes?