Porsche Panamera Reliability Problems

Panamera owners have made 14 complaints over 11 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 6th in overall reliability out of 8 Porsche models, with real engine and cooling system concerns.

3 Common Porsche Panamera Problems

A list of some of the most common issues Panamera owners have to deal with.

  1. PCM Constantly Reboots

    A 2020 software update to the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system caused the unit to constantly reboot, leading to concerns about fried harddrives and drained batteries.

    Continue reading article "PCM Constantly Reboots" A hand pressing the touchscreen interface of Porsche's PCM infotainment system

  2. Blinding Dashboard Glare

    Porsche has a glaring problem according to a lawsuit filed by two California residents. The duo claims Porsche's beige-colored dashboards produce a dangerous amount of glare on the windshields. Should've went with the black interior, I gu…

    Continue reading article "Blinding Dashboard Glare" Over exaggerated dashboard glare in a Porsche interior

  3. Porsche Coolant Leaks

    Owners have noticed coolant leaking from the thermostat housing, intake manifold, water pump, and busted coolant pipes. After being sued 8 times Porsche, reluctantly, agreed to a settlement for some owners.

    Continue reading article "Porsche Coolant Leaks" Owner image of a Porsche engine with a coolant leak

What Panamera Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Panamera Generations

The Panamera has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (2010–2016).

Panamera Key Numbers

  1. 14 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 252 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 11 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Panamera Class-Action Lawsuits

The Panamera has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

  • Bowen vs. Porsche Cars N.A., Inc.

    1. Case Filed

      A Porsche infotainment system lawsuit alleges the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) units received software updates that caused permanent damage to the units. The alleged damage was caused on or about May 21, 2020 and allegedly causes the communication units to constantly activate and deactivate.

  • Dismissed

    Padilla and Shames, et al., v. Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    1. Dismissed

      In dismissing the lawsuit one last time, the judge ruled the plaintiffs do not allege any precise statements, documents or misrepresentations made by Porsche or how such statements misled the plaintiffs.

    2. Case Filed

      Porsche Cayenne and Panamera coolant pipes and leaks have caused a proposed class-action lawsuit that alleges the epoxy adhesive falls apart and fails, causing the coolant pipes to separate from the thermostat housings.

    Problem
    Porsche Coolant Leaks
    Class Vehicles
    • 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera (V8)
    • 2011-2019 Porsche Cayenne (V8)
    Location
    Florida

Recent Panamera News

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  1. Porsche appears to have sent out a software update to their infotainment systems that causes them to constantly reboot.

    That's annoying enough on its own, but according to a new lawsuit the never-ending reboots also do fun things like drain the car's battery and spin the infotainment's harddrive into a death spiral. Oh and just for good measure each reboot produces a loud static POP to drive home the point that failure is inevtiable.…

    keep reading article "Sirius Infotainment Update is Causing Constant Porsche Infotainment Reboots"

  3. Porsche is recalling the 2017-2018 Panamera because software problems are disabling the electric power steering.

    Owners say the problem can be momentary or intermittent. Either way there’s no steering around it – a sudden loss of power steering while driving is less than ideal.

    Porsche didn't provide details about why the software fails, but Panamera dealers will update the power steering control units with updated software.

    keep reading article "Software Problems Are Disabling the Panamera’s Electronic Power Steering"

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