2011 Porsche Panamera problems and complaints
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Porsche Panamera. The most-reported areas: Engine (21), Electrical System (6), Power Train (6).
Key takeaways
- 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 62% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 18% |
| Power Train | 6 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 9% |
| Firerelated | 1 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 3% |
| Steering | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Firerelated - filed 2026-08-26
The contact owned a 2011 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel stiffened, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power, gray smoke entered the cabin, and all warning lights illuminated. The contact immediately parked and exited the vehicle. A fire originated from under ...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-08-12
My 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 has water coming through the AC vents. I noticed that the passenger rugs are wet and possibly shorting out my electrical modules.
Engine - filed 2025-06-25
I am reporting an issue with the AH08 recall (NHTSA Campaign 17V368) for my 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S. I experienced the failure on December 27, 2024, while driving on the highway. I scheduled repair at Porsche Greensboro (Foreign Cars Italia) for Dec 31, 2024, but they kept my vehicle for 33 days without completing an...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.