2014 Porsche Panamera problems

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Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list
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Common 2014 Porsche Panamera problems

The Porsche Panamera, a symbol of luxury and performance, has not been immune to some common issues, particularly in its earlier years. Here are some of the most frequently reported problems:

Coolant Leaks: Some owners have reported coolant leaks, which can cause the engine to overheat if not addressed. This issue is often associated with the thermostat housing, intake manifold, water pump, and coolant pipes.

Transmission Issues: The first-generation Panamera could experience transmission problems, such as rough shifting. This issue is often associated with the 7-speed PDK transmission, which can have mechatronic failures.

Electronic Malfunctions: Issues with electronic systems, including PCM, navigation, and entertainment features, have been a cause for concern. The PCM system, in particular, has been known to struggle to load up a fresh screen or show incorrect languages, requiring a reset or replacement.

Spoiler Function: The rear spoiler of the Panamera is known to have issues, such as one side being higher than the other or failing to rise when commanded or at speeds above 70mph . This problem is often due to faulty actuators and can be expensive to repair.
PCM 3.1 Freezing: This issue has been reported by many Panamera owners, with the PCM system freezing or restarting every 2-3 minutes. Many owners believe this problem was caused by a software update that resulted in unstable working conditions.

While these issues have been reported, it is worth noting that many of them have been rectified in the later models. The Porsche Panamera is known for its high standards of engineering and design, and with proper care and maintenance, it can provide many years and miles of thrilling driving.

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.

How reliable is Porsche Panamera 2014?

The 2014 Porsche Panamera has a reliability rating of four out of five, which is considered above average for the industry.

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.

What is the mileage of a 2014 Porsche Panamera?

2014 Porsche Panamera

It is available in 10 variants, 2967 to 4806 cc engine options and 1 transmission option : Automatic. The Panamera [2014-2017] is available in 16 colours. Porsche Panamera [2014-2017] mileage is 8 kmpl.

2014 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:

Power train problems
Engine problems
Service brakes problems
Exterior lighting problems
Electrical system problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Porsche Panamera vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2014 Porsche Panamera complaints

The NHTSA has received 12 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Porsche Panamera.

2024-01-30

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-01-12
VIN: WP0AA2A79EL
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: A few times there has been condensation collecting in the passenger front head light. This time the condensation has damaged the headlight to where it does not work anymore.

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2023-04-11

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-03-29
VIN: WP0AB2A75EL
Components: ENGINE
Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a knocking sound and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft adjuster central bolts from bank two failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, he heard a knocking sound at the hood of the vehicle and a loss of acceleration. The fault all-wheel drive system warning light illuminated, and the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated with the Auto START/STOP system deactivated. The vehicle was towed was back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft adjuster central bolts from bank one failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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2023-03-14

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-03-14
VIN: WP0AD2A71EL
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: The PCM infotainment unit continuously reboot itself. It drains the battery very fast.

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2022-12-02

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2022-12-02
VIN: WP0AA2A79EL
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: I called the Porsche dealer regarding my open recall and they are unable to check my vehicle for 2 months. That is unacceptable. What are my next steps?

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2022-09-21

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2022-09-18
VIN: WP0AA2A76EL
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the vehicle would unintentionally roll forward without warning. The contact also stated that the gear selector lights would flash during the failure. The contact stated that upon restart of the vehicle, the vehicle would temporarily operate as needed; however, the failure would return. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to the dealer for assistance. The dealer informed him that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V446000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

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2021-09-26

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2021-08-30
VIN: wp0aa2a70el
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: Car engine frequently stalls while driving, usually at stop or slow speed (e.g. intersection). Electrical system remains on; turning off and on ignition will restart car and allow driving. Had problem investigated and was told it was a transmission sensor which was repaired but failed to fix problem. Re-investigation identified transmission failure due to sensor in sealed transmission required replacement.

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2019-10-11

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2019-10-09
VIN: WP0AA2A76EL
Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Summary: MY 2014 PANAMERA 4 STARTED HAVING THIS ISSUE ON 10/09/2019. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND FOUND THAT THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE TO SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON THE CAR BEFORE LEAVING IT OR IT MIGHT ROLL DOWN THE STREET AND INTO TRAFFIC. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS TO BE TIED TO THE RECALL 19V-446.

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2019-09-13

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2019-06-21
VIN: WP0AA2A79EL
Components: ENGINE
Summary: ON JUNE 21 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 2014 PORSCHE PANAMERA, FOR A DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CATCH FIRE WHILE PARKED. PORSCHE NORTH AMERICA HAS NOT YET ISSUED A FIX AND CAN PROVIDE NO FORECAST OF WHEN THE FIX WILL BE AVAILABLE. WITH SUCH A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN, THERE SHOULD BE MORE PRESSURE ON PORSCHE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

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2019-09-02

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2019-08-05
VIN: WP0AB2A77EL
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: MY CAR A PANAMERA S 2014 IS SHOWING THE ISSUES PRESENTED IN THE SAFETY RECALL 19V-446. IF I MOVE THE SHIFT LEVEL TO "PARK" POSITION AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, THE CAR IS NOT REALLY IN "PARK". IF THE THE CAR IS IN A SLOPE IT WILL MOVE. I PUT MY VIN NUMBER IN YOUR SITE AND PORSCHE SITE AND IS INDICATED THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR MY CAR. MY CAR IS DOING THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN THE SAFETY RECALL AND IS WITHIN THE RANGE OF PANAMERAS WITH THIS ISSUE ACCORDING TO YOUR RECALL, BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED. I CALLED MY LOCAL PORSCHE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT GIVEN MY VIN NUMBER HAS NOT BEEN FORMALLY RECALLED BY PORSCHE THEY CAN'T HELP ME. THIS SITUATION MIGHT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF I FORGOT TO USE THE "PARKING BRAKE" OR IF THE "PARKING BRAKE" FAIL. THIS IS A SERIOUS RISK OF ROLLAWAY, THE CAR CAN UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE. I NEED YOUR HELP TO INCLUDE MY VIN NUMBER IN THIS RECALL.

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2016-06-27

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2016-05-04
VIN: WP0AB2A71EL
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: CAR GOT A PROBLEM WITH THEIR STEREO SYSTEM AND BACK CAMERA. THEY TRIED COUPLE OF TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT. ACCORDING TO THEM THEY EVEN INSTALLED NEW PCM UNIT. BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED.

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2016-01-31

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2016-01-25
Number Of Injuries: 1
Crash: 1
VIN: WP0AA2A79EL
Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Summary: I WAS DRIVING VERY SLOW OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO TURN LEFT INTO THE STREET OF MY SUBDIVISION , BUT THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT TURN AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED , I HIT THE RAKES NOTHING HAPPENED AND THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIT HITTING THE FENCE AND THE HOUSE AHEAD AND CRASHED ON THE BREAK WALL , AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOYED . THE CAR IS TOTALED . THE CAR IS AT PORSHE DEALER IN PLANO TO INVESTIGATE .

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2014-08-21

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2014-08-06
Crash: 1
VIN: WP0AA2A75EL
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Summary: THE CAR WAS DRIVEN SLOWLY (5 MPH) TO THE BACK OF LARGE PARKING LOT. AS THE SPACE WAS ENTERED AND DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STOP CAR, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CONTINUED THROUGH THE END OF THE PARKING SPACE, WENT OVER THE GRASS DIVIDER, DOWN A HILL AND HIT A PARKED CAR. DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEP ON BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. *TR

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2014 Porsche Panamera recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2014 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.

Positive 2014 Porsche Panamera car reviews

Melany Champlin 2024-11-22

I'm so glad to hear that you love your Porsche Panamera Platinum! It sounds like the perfect balance of sport, luxury, and class, and it's great to hear that it's also a practical choice for a parent with kids. It's wonderful to hear that it's the best car you've owned from Germany!
Jeramy Dietrich 2024-10-14

I just wanted to say congratulations on your new 2014 Panamera 4! It's great to hear that you're loving the vehicle and that it's the best one you've ever owned. The performance and style are exceptional, and it's wonderful that you're enjoying the exclusivity of it all.
Craig Runte 2024-10-14

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Max Gulgowski 2024-08-15

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Sherwood Gibson 2024-08-13

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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Buying used 2014 Panamera S - common problems/what to look for ...

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Porsche Panamera Common Problems | Panamera Reliability

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PURCHASING A PORSCHE PANAMERA GTS 2014 - Rennlist ...

https://rennlist.com/forums/panamera/1212689-purchasing-a-porsche-panamera-gts-2014-a.html

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2014 Porsche Panamera Repair: Service and Maintenance Cost

https://repairpal.com/cars/porsche/panamera/2014

The Porsche Panamera Reliability Rating is 0.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 30th out of 30 for luxury fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $1,252 ...