2018 Porsche Macan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 17%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Porsche Macan, 17% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11219890, filed 2019-06, 15,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle from The Collection Dealer Coral Gables, Florida. I brought the car in to have them check the brake pedal travel. It seems to me that the brake pedal response to applying the brakes is spongy or too much travel. It feels like the lines have air in them. The Service advisor says it is normal for this Macan S to feel that way. I still don't think is right. …”
NHTSA complaint #11444460, filed 2021-12“The steering of the vehicle completely failed while driving. The steering column detached from the steering rack and steering the vehicle was no longer possible. There was no warning and its only by luck that nobody was killed. The defect was confirmed and repaired by the dealer. There is a single bolt that attaches the column to the rack, which if not torqued properly can fall out and lead to this complete failure of steering. I reported to incident to the manufacturer, but they have not responded to my case at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11494148, filed 2022-11“Upon routine 80k service, discovered that steering wheel column loose due to faulty bushings. Individual bushings could be replaced but manufacturer insists that entire steering column needs replacement. Manufacturer should provide replacement bushings for technician to replace instead of entire column. This is simply an 8mm plastic piece!”
NHTSA complaint #11683624, filed 2025-08Related service bulletins
- 11037868Sep 14, 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037083Aug 17, 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11022917Aug 18, 2025Parts information for parts withdrawal involving (PAD423051B) the Steering Gear with Track Rods. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part mentioned.
- 11020494Jun 14, 2025Symptom-based workshop manual for a Noise Symptom - Noises from Around the Steering Shaft: Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Porsche Macan
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Porsche Macan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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