Common problems by part
Porsche Macan steering problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 18,321 MOT tests · Updated
At 6 years, 0.1 in 100 MOT tests of the Porsche Macan failed on steering, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 18,321 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 27 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 8 ages from 4 to 11 years, 98,810 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, 0.1 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 6 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A steering fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
Porsche Macan steering fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15,903 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 17,790 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 6 | 18,321 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| 7 | 17,193 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| 8 | 14,508 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| 9 | 9,036 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| 10 | 4,870 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| 11 | 1,189 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
All first-use years of the Porsche Macan pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the steering at 6 years
Fails
- Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt: 0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Replace steering rack gaiter: estimated £63–£147 (0.7–1.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £8–£30) Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MOT fail
Replace steering rack gaiter cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
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Steering on rival models
- Hyundai Tucson steering problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.1 for the Porsche Macan (97,247 MOT tests)
- Mercedes-Benz GLA steering problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.1 for the Porsche Macan (56,883 MOT tests)
- Dacia Duster steering problems: 2.5 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.1 for the Porsche Macan (37,186 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Porsche Macan have more steering problems than other cars?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 18,321 MOT tests).
How common are Porsche Macan steering problems?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years failed on steering, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 18,321 MOT tests).
What is the most common Porsche Macan steering fail?
0.1 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years: Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (23 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 115,297 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare