Porsche Macan vs Polestar Polestar 2
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Porsche Macan | Polestar Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 304 | 750 |
| Model years covered | 2015–2025 | 2021–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.5% | 2.7% |
Porsche Macan by year
What breaks
Airbags
54
17.8%
Electrical System
29
9.5%
Brakes
28
9.2%
Lights
27
8.9%
Engine & Cooling
26
8.6%
Steering
20
6.6%
Other & Unspecified
18
5.9%
Polestar Polestar 2 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
489
65.2%
Other & Unspecified
66
8.8%
Electrical System
65
8.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
44
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
2.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
1.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
1.2%
Suspension
9
1.2%