2017 Porsche Macan S Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Porsche Macan S, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and then lost motive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11658397, filed 2025-05, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 20% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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