2017 Porsche Macan service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2017 Porsche Macan — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was sold a vehicle with the incorrect front brakes, an open recall on airbag and bad transfer case all looked at and confirmed by a dealer .”
filed Jul 15, 2025
“While driving at approximately 40 mph, traffic began to slow. When I attempted to slow to match traffic conditions, my brake pedal offered almost no resistance and sank to the floor. The car did not slow. I pumped the brake pedal repeatedly but it had no connection to the cars brakes. A vehicle…”
filed Oct 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Macan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Macan | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 Macan | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 Macan | 2 | 8% |
| 2015 Macan | 2 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Porsche Macan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.