2012 Porsche PANAMERA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2012 Porsche PANAMERA has 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2012 porsche panamera. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v368000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. porsche of south shor. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

5 complaints

31%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. PORSCHE OF SOUTH SHOR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPEND
• CAMSHAFT CAUSES DELAY IN ACCELERATION AND LOSS OF POWER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. PORSCHE OF SOUTH SHOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

2 complaints

13%

• 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DASHBOARD REFLECTION IN THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE VEHICLE HAS A BEIGE DASHBOARD THAT REFLECTS OFF THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE ON A SUNNY DAY. *JB
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE REFLECTION OF THE SUN ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DASHBOARD AREAS BLINDED THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LIGHTER COLORED DASHBOARD COULD BE REPLACED WIT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DASHBOARD REFLECTION IN THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE VEHICLE HAS A BEIGE DASHBOARD THAT REFLECTS OFF THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE ON A SUNNY DAY. *JB”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

13%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V322000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED PORSCHE DOWNTOWN LA AT 213-536-4354 (LOCATED AT 1900 S FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
• VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND YELLOW SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDER GLOVEBOX ON PASSENGER SIDE FOLLOWED BY FIRE FLAMES BETWEEN DASH AND WINDOW. AND UNDER GLOVE BOX MELTING ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE UNDER GLOVE BOX AREA ABS FLOOR. FORE REIGNITED AFTER BEING PUT OUT ICOMPLETELY INITIALLY.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V322000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED PORSCHE DOWNTOWN LA AT 213-536-4354 (LOCATED AT 1900 S FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints

13%

• CAMSHAFT CAUSES DELAY IN ACCELERATION AND LOSS OF POWER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SHOULDER, SHIFTED INTO PARK HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT BACK INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAMSHAFT CAUSES DELAY IN ACCELERATION AND LOSS OF POWER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

• POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY, CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME WE HAVE LOST POWER STEERING IN THIS VEHICLE IN THE 10 MONTHS WE'VE OWNED IT (SINCE NEW.) PRIOR LOSSES DID NOT OCCUR SUDDENLY AND WERE PRECEDED BY LOUD NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED ALARM

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY, CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME WE HAVE LOST POWER STEERING IN THIS VEHICLE IN THE 10 MONTHS WE'VE OWNED IT (SINCE NEW.) PRIOR LOSSES DID NOT OCCUR SUDDENLY AND WERE PRECEDED BY LOUD NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED ALARM ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 16 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. PORSCHE OF SOUTH SHOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DASHBOARD REFLECTION IN THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE VEHICLE HAS A BEIGE DASHBOARD THAT REFLECTS OFF THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE ON A SUNNY DAY. *JB
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V322000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED PORSCHE DOWNTOWN LA AT 213-536-4354 (LOCATED AT 1900 S FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: CAMSHAFT CAUSES DELAY IN ACCELERATION AND LOSS OF POWER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)