2011 Porsche Panamera problems
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Common 2011 Porsche Panamera problems
The 2011 Porsche Panamera has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to powertrain issues and electronic systems.
- PCM (Porsche Communication Management) Issues: The PCM system in the Panamera, particularly the PCM3.1, has been reported to exhibit random and weird behavior. This includes the unit restarting every 2-3 minutes, map not loading, loading in the wrong language, turning on and off randomly, or displaying only the Porsche logo screen. These issues could be due to electrical or physical malfunctions within the unit itself or software instability.
- Oil Level Issues: The Panamera's oil level is measured electronically, and there have been instances where the sensor has shown incorrect readings. This can lead to confusion about whether the engine has been overfilled or underfilled. It is recommended to confirm the oil level by draining and measuring it manually to ensure accuracy.
- Transmission Issues: The first-generation Panamera could experience transmission problems, such as rough shifting. While this issue has not been specifically linked to any recalls, it is still a common problem reported by owners.
- Electronic Malfunctions: Issues with electronic systems, including PCM, navigation, and entertainment features, have been a cause for concern. These problems can range from minor inconveniences to significant safety issues, depending on the specific system affected.
It is worth noting that many of these issues have been rectified in later models, and they are often considered minor compared to the overall performance and luxury offered by the vehicle. However, potential buyers should be aware of these common problems and consider them when making a purchasing decision. Regular maintenance and careful selection of the model year can ensure a satisfying and reliable ownership experience.
What is the common problem with Porsche Panamera?
Common Issues With The Porsche Panamera
Key problems highlighted by porsche-mania.com include: Oil Leaks: Particularly in the earlier models, the Panamera has been known to suffer from oil leaks in the engine. Coolant Leaks: Some owners have reported coolant leaks leading to overheating if not addressed.
What is the problem with the 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo?
Summary: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012 CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES. THE TURBINE WHEEL OF A TURBOCHARGER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IF A FRACTURE OCCURS, VEHICLE PERFORMANCE WILL BE DECREASED AND THE TURBINE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE.
How many miles does a 2011 Porsche Panamera last?
The elegant Porsche Panamera often exceeds 150,000 miles, equivalent to 11 years of driving at the average annual mileage. However, with proper maintenance, your Panamera can last well into the 200,000-mile range.
Is Porsche Panamera expensive to maintain?
Yes, Porsches are expensive to maintain compared to most automakers' vehicles. Estimates from RepairPal show maintaining a Porsche costs an average of about 83% more than the industry average.
2011 Porsche Panamera car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Porsche Panamera problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Porsche Panamera vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Porsche Panamera
The NHTSA has received 29 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Porsche Panamera. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Porsche Panamera vehicles.
2023-03-28
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-28
- VIN: WP0AA2A73BL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. CONSUMER LETTER WRITES IN REGARD TO SLOW RESPONSE OF INTAKE CAMSHAFT. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE.
2022-06-11
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-01
- VIN: WP0AB2A70BL
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: Coolant warning light on - seeing leak Coolant warning light for coolant level comes on. Seeing a leak at a hose. Leaking at coolant bypass hose under intake. Coolant pipes in thermostat housing are coming loose at the epoxy joint. Chassis system failure, The car will stop abruptly on roads. And if here's that these problems that are reoccurring have been recalls before, That have not been addressed
2022-06-02
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-20
- VIN: WP0AA2A76BL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission failed to shift as designed. The contact stated that the transmission and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 19V446000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
2022-01-08
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-01
- VIN: WP0AA2A74BL
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Every time I drive the vehicle for any distance or speed when I park I can smell fuel. The odor is very strong when I park in the garage. The Odor will last a few hours then go away. But if I have not drove the vehicle that day no odor will be present. It Is smelled back by the gas cap leading me to believe it’s ether the fuel hose receiver or the fuel pump that after investigation have found out the fuel pump is under the back seat on the passenger side. But it is important to note there is never a fuel smell inside the vehicle.
2021-06-21
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-20
- VIN: WP0AA2A78BL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was informed by a mechanic that when the passenger seat is adjusted to a low position, it causes the seat to damage the airbag control module, thereby causing the airbag to be disabled.
2020-12-10
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-03
- VIN: WP0AA2A76BL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE, THE PSAM, THE SPORT AND COMFORT MODE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPORT AND COMFORT MODE NOT ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORSCHE SOUTH SHORE (185 W SUNRISE HWY, FREEPORT, NY 11520) AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT ACTUATOR WAS FAULTY AND THAT METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINE, AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 118,000.
2020-08-26
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-01
- VIN: WP0AA2A73BL
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THEIR VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND ACCELERATED FORWARD BUT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK AND POWERED OFF. THE CONTACT HAD A MOBILE MECHANIC DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND THE DIAGNOSING CODES WERE RESET, HOWEVER, THE ISSUE PERSISTED. THE MECHANIC THEN STATED THE FUEL PUMP BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE REOCCURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING THE TIME IN BETWEEN FAILURES THEY HAVE CONSISTENTLY SMELT A FUEL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE MECHANIC, WHO RESET THE CODES. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AGAIN AND HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY ADDITIONAL REPAIRS SINCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE REGARDING THE MATTER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
2019-12-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-22
- VIN: WP0AA2A78BL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THE AC/HEATER BLOWER WAS BLOWING WEAK MAKING A SCREECHING NOISE AND NOT BLOWING WELL. PORSCHE CHECKERED IT OUT AND GENERATED A REPORT STATING I NEEDED A NEW BLOWER. AFTER OBTAINING MY CAR BACK FROM THE DEALER WATER WAS LEAKING INSIDE OF MY CAR ( DOES SO WHILE STATIONARY AND DRIVING, ON RAINY DAYS OR WHEN SNOW HAS MELTED ) UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE BLOWER STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE REPORT FROM PORSCHE DID NOT STATE ANY LEAKS WERE FOUND. A FORMER PORSCHE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE BLOWER AND FOUND WATER ENTERING THE A/C BLOWER CONTROL UNIT, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN BOTH THE BLOWER AND RESISTOR, AND ALSO OBSERVED THE EXTENT OF THE LEAK IN OTHER AREAS OF THE VEHICLE. THE BELOW DAY IS AN APPROXIMATE DAY IN JUNE WHICH IT OCCURRED. ALSO, THE HORN JUST STOPPED WORKING.
2019-10-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-01
- VIN: WP0AA2A76BL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V322000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED CAPITAL EUROCARS (3705 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304, (888) 701-6470) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER UNTIL JANUARY OF 2020. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2019-08-16
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-14
- VIN: WP0AB2A77BL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED BY THE CEMENT PARKING DIVIDER. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ROLLED FORWARD AND BECAME ATTACHED TO THE CEMENT DIVIDER, WHICH DAMAGED THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V446000 (POWER TRAIN) LATER THAT DAY. PORSCHE ATLANTA PERIMETER (4006 CARVER DR, ATLANTA, GA 30360, (888) 893-6299) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 202,000.
2018-04-10
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-28
- VIN: WP0AA2A79BL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORSCHE OF ARLINGTON (3100 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, ARLINGTON, VA 22202) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A REPLACEMENT CAMSHAFT AND WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
2017-12-14
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-10
- VIN: WP0AB2A72BL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE). THE DEALER (PORSCHE OF DESTIN, 808 AIRPORT RD, DESTIN, FL 32541) STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
2017-11-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-22
- VIN: WP0AA2A75BL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (PORSCHE OF NASHVILLE, 1580 MALLORY LN, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2017-07-17
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-16
- VIN: WP0AB2A77BL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CAM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (WALTERS PORSCHE 8423 INDIANA AVENUE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN TOOL WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,800.
2017-01-25
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-25
- VIN: WP0AA2A74BL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CAMSHAFT BOLTS FRACTURED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WAS GETTING AN OIL CHANGE AT A PORSCHE MECHANIC. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FATALITIES AND FURTHER ENGINE DAMAGE HAD I BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THIS DEFECT WAS RECALLED ON THIS MODEL IN CHINA DUE TO IT BEING A SAFETY ISSUE. PORSCHE MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS DEFECT IN THE US, AS IT IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THIS IS CAN BE A DEVASTATING HAZARD THAT CAN COST LIVES. IT MUST BE ATTENDED TO !!!! *TR
2016-12-07
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-04
- VIN: WP0AB2A78BL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE ENGINE OF MY PORSCHE PANAMERA WENT INTO A TOTAL FAILURE BECAUSE OF FAULTY DESIGN/PARTS BY THE MANUFACTURER (I.E. SCREWS BROKE INSIDE THE CAMSHAFT/BLOCK). AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH PORSCHE PANAMERA, EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP (PORSCHE OF ORLANDO) TOLD ME THIS. DUE TO THIS ISSUE, THE CAR, WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING, ESSENTIALLY STOPPED WORKING AND QUICKLY DECELERATED FROM 70 MPH TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. LUCKILY, THE SEMI THAT WAS BEHIND HIM MANAGED TO AVOID A COLLISION WHICH, IF SUCH A COLLISION WERE TO HAPPEN, COULD HAVE EASILY KILLED MY SON. PORSCHE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS AND A SIMPLE INTERNET SEARCH WILL DISPLAY MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF IDENTICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE'S ENGINE BUT PORSCHE IS NEGLIGENT BY REFUSING TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THE VEHICLES SUSCEPTIBLE TO THIS PROBLEM. NOT ONLY IS THIS A HAZARD, PORSCHE REFUSES TO ISSUE REPARATIONS TO OWNERS AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM LEAVING PEOPLE LIKE ME OUT OF WARRANTY AND A CAR AS THE ONLY SOLUTION IS A COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT WHICH COST MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH. EVEN IN OTHER COUNTRIES, NAMELY CHINA, RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM, YET HERE IN THE U.S., THERE HAS BEEN NOTHING. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS COMPANY AS VW, THE PARENT COMPANY, WAS RECENTLY SUED FOR LYING ON MECHANICAL STATISTICS (I.E. EMISSION REPORTS). I AM HOPING THAT YOU WILL ASSIST ME IN MAKING A COMPELLING CASE AND ASSURE THAT PORSCHE ANSWERS FOR THEIR NEGLIGENCE AND REFUSAL TO HELP ITS CUSTOMERS. *TR
2016-08-08
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: THE CAM SHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS WERE BROKEN AND ARE TEARING APART WITH IN THE ENGINE AND CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP AND NOT START BACK AGAIN, THIS IS ALSO GIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, START STOP MODE DEACTIVATED, PSM FAILURE ERRORS, THERE IS A RECALL IN CHINA FROM PORSCHE ABOUT THE SAME ERRORS AND SAME YEAR MODELS
2016-04-14
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-12
- VIN: WP0AA2A71BL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD, THE SPEED REDUCED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT AND BOLTS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000.
2016-03-31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-02
- VIN: WP0AA2A71BL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: EARLIER THIS YEAR, I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 55 MPH, MY 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA'S ENGINE LOST POWER AND POWER STEERING,. ELECTRONIC SYSTEM SEEMED TO HAVE POWER, BATTERY WAS NOT DEAD BUT ENGINE WAS DEAD RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. A SIMILAR PROBLEM WAS ALSO REPORTED BY NUMEROUS DRIVERS WITHIN A THREE YEAR PERIOD ON THIS MODEL CAR (WEB SEARCH). WHEN I ASKED IF PORSCHE WAS AWARE OF A SIMILAR ISSUE, PORSCHE REFUSED TO PROVIDE AN ANSWER.
2016-03-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-02
- VIN: WP0AA2A71BL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING APPROX. AT 55 MPH, ENGINE LOST POWER, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES FELT LIKE HAVING NO POWER AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO BRAKE. ELECTRONIC SYSTEM SEEMED TO HAVE POWER, BATTERY WAS NOT DEAD BUT ENGINE WAS DEAD RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BREAK. A SIMILAR PROBLEM WAS ALSO REPORTED BY ANOTHER DRIVER ON JULY 12, 2012 ON THIS MODEL CAR (WEB SEARCH). PORSCHES HAS CHECKED MY CAR AND THEY REPORT THAT THERE IS NO ERROR CODE AND IT MEETS THEIR SPECIFICATION. WHEN I ASKED IF PORSCHE WAS AWARE OF A SIMILAR ISSUE, PORSCHE REFUSED TO PROVIDE AN ANSWER. WHEN I REQUESTED TO HAVE THE CONTACT INFORMATION TO A TECHNICAL REP IN GERMANY OR PORSCHE QUALITY REPRESENTATIVE, IT WAS REFUSED BY PORSCHE. WHEN I ASKED IF PORSCHE HAS DONE A FAULT SIMULATION SPECIFIC TO MY PROBLEM, THEY REFUSED TO ANSWER. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING CAN BE CATASTROPHIC AND LIFE THREATENING. I WOULD LIKE AN OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION INTO THIS DEFECT.
2015-12-01
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-01
- VIN: WP0AB2A74BL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL" CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLT PIN BROKE OFF AND CAMSHAFT CAME A PART. INCIDENT HAPPENED ON FREEWAY. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOOK A PART THE ENGINE AND FOUND A BUNCH OF METAL IN THE OIL PAN. THE ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE ON CARS IMPORTED INTO CHINA BUT THAT DID NOT COVER MY CAR. PORSCHE KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT REFUSING TO FIXED. THE COST OF THE NEW ENGINE IS $25000. THE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED IN UNITED STATES BY PORSCHE. ITS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE WITH THOUSANDS OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER DRIVERS. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 1 2015 CAR BROKE DOWN NOVEMBER 3 2015
2015-10-08
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-13
- VIN: WP0AA2A79BL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING 35 -40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SPEED DROPPED TO 10 MPH. THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL DISABLED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT ADJUSTER DETACHED AND MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ENGINE BLOCK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SEE A LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
2015-08-21
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-24
- VIN: WP0AB2A76BL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLT PIN BROKE OFF AND CAMSHAFT CAME A PART. INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOOK A PART THE ENGINE AND FOUND A BUNCH OF METAL IN THE OIL PAN. THE ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE ON CARS IMPORTED INTO CHINA BUT THAT DID NOT COVER MY CAR. HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR OUT OF POCKET WITH SOME HELP FROM THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY.
2014-04-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-15
- VIN: WP0AB2A70BL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE HORN ON MY 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA STOPPED WORKING. I DID NOT KNOW UNTIL I NEEDED TO USE IT TO AVOID A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON ON PORSCHE'S WITH HEADLIGHT WASHERS. THE WASHER SYSTEM APPARENTLY LEAKS BEHIND THE HEADLIGHTS WHERE THE HORNS SIT. APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM KNOWN BY PORSCHE THAT, IF TRUE, IS UNQUESTIONABLY A DESIGN DEFECT AND A SAFETY CONCERN. REPAIR REQUIRED ACTUALLY REPLACING THE HORNS. *TR
2014-04-07
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-01
- VIN: WP0AB2A76BL
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING APPROX. AT 55 MPH, ENGINE LOST POWER, LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES FELT LIKE HAVING NO POWER AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO BRAKE. ELECTRONIC SYSTEM SEEMED TO HAVE POWER, BATTERY WAS NOT DEAD BUT ENGINE WAS DEAD RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BREAK. A SIMILAR PROBLEM WAS ALSO REPORTED BY ANOTHER DRIVER ON JULY 12, 2012 ON THIS MODEL CAR (WEB SEARCH). PORSCHES HAS CHECKED MY CAR AND THEY REPORT THAT THERE IS NO ERROR CODE AND IT MEETS THEIR SPECIFICATION. WHEN I ASKED IF PORSCHE WAS AWARE OF A SIMILAR ISSUE, PORSCHE REFUSED TO PROVIDE AN ANSWER. WHEN I REQUESTED TO HAVE THE CONTACT INFORMATION TO A TECHNICAL REP IN GERMANY OR PORSCHE QUALITY REPRESENTATIVE, IT WAS REFUSED BY PORSCHE. WHEN I ASKED IF PORSCHE HAS DONE A FAULT SIMULATION SPECIFIC TO MY PROBLEM, THEY REFUSED TO ANSWER. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING CAN BE CATASTROPHIC AND LIFE THREATENING. I WOULD LIKE AN OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION INTO THIS DEFECT. *TR
2011 Porsche Panamera recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2011 Porsche Panamera.
2022-08-30
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
2019-06-12
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
- Consequence: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
2019-04-24
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hybrid, 2013-2016 Panamera GTS, 2013 Panamera Platinum Edition and Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, 2014-2016 Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive and Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2015 Panamera Diesel and 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series vehicles. Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
- Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
- Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
2017-06-07
- Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
- Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
2012-07-12
- Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Summary: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012 CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES. THE TURBINE WHEEL OF A TURBOCHARGER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IF A FRACTURE OCCURS, VEHICLE PERFORMANCE WILL BE DECREASED AND THE TURBINE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE.
- Consequence: IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.
- Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBINE WHEELS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Negative 2011 Porsche Panamera car reviews
Positive 2011 Porsche Panamera car reviews
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The early reviews that ridiculed the Panamera external styling were way off base. However, I must say that there are some color combinations that would be less than flattering. Nonetheless, I've had at least twenty strangers approach me to compliment the looks of the car (dark blue ext. natural tones interior). More importantly, the performance is mind-boggling, and the comfort features are extremely refined. Multiple driving modes change the car's performance personality at the touch of a button. All in all, it's close to perfect!
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I own a Turbo and I can tell you that the performance numbers provided by Porsche are very conservative. This car goes 0-60 in 3.3-4 seconds and it's easy to forget that it has 4 seats! It truly changes the game in the super sedan category. What an amazing car!
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This vehicle is incredibly reliable and has all the features necessary to handle any weather condition. I absolutely love the fun factor of this car! The style and feel of the vehicle are just amazing.
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Simply put, the Panamera is in a class of its own. After spending 6 months researching and test driving all potential competitors, I can confidently say that no other car can claim to have all the attributes that the Panamera has. The interior is simply superb, and while the exterior styling may be controversial, it is truly unique and classy. And as for performance, it is absolutely sublime - just in case you were wondering.
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We bought a 2011 Panamera 4 after considering a Cayenne. There's really no comparison - this car is a home run. It's white with beige interior, and it's absolutely stunning. You'll turn heads on the highway, and it performs like a true Porsche. Once you're inside, you'll know that this is a luxury sports car.
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2011 Porsche Panamera Repair: Service and Maintenance Cost
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Eli Bernhard 2024-01-13
I was shocked when the parking position suddenly shifted to reverse, but thankfully I was able to stop the car just in time. This is a serious safety concern that needs to be addressed.