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2010 Porsche PANAMERA 4S problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

9 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

50,028 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 9 complaints (55.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation222.2%
Electrical and battery issues111.1%
Fuel system concerns111.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
5
Electrical System
3
Air Bags
1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
1
Equipment
1
Structure
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine5
Electrical System3
Air Bags1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Equipment1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1

Engine: 5; Electrical System: 3; Air Bags: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Equipment: 1; Structure: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2014
2
2017
2
2018
3
2019
1
2024
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20142
20172
20183
20191
20241

2014: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 3; 2019: 1; 2024: 1

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11092769 · 2018-05-09 (May 9, 2018)

I DROVE 5 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE TO A GAS STATION ON MY WAY TO WORK. AS I PULLED OUT OF THE GAS STATION AND GOT ONTO A HIGHWAY, THE CAR STARTED STALLING AND MAKING A VERY LOUD,HARSH NOISE. IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS AS CARS WERE APPROACHING AT HIGH SPEED. I PULLED OVER AND THE CAR KEPT SHUTTERING AND FINALLY LOST POWER. I TRIED TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND AGAIN WITH NO LUCK. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. I CONSIDER MYSELF A VERY LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. AFTER CHECKING THE CAR AND CHANGING MANY PARTS, IT WAS DIAGNOSED. CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLTS SH…

Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11092769 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11623466 · 2024-11-04 (November 4, 2024)

The contact owns a 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. There were five unknown codes regarding the DPS. The vehicle was running roughly. The contact thought that the vehicle was going to stall. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V368000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the cam shaft adjuster was loosened. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was n…

Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11623466 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11222142 · 2019-06-24 (June 24, 2019)

MY VEHICLE WAS SITTING OUTSIDE MY HOME FOR A COUPLE WEEKS. I THEN DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR A DRIVE ONLY TO SEE SEVERAL FEATURES IN THE CAR MALFUNCTION AND NOT WORKING. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I HAD LEARNED THE TRUNK OF MY CAR FILLED UP WITH LOTS OF WATER DUE TO THE DRAINAGE HOLES BEING BLOCKED WITHH DEBRIS. THIS RESULTED IN A MASSIVE CIRCUIT SHORTAGE IN THE REAR ELECTRICAL AND SOUND SYSTEM LOCATED IN MY TRUNK RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 50,028 miles reported. Look up ODI 11222142 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11002072 · 2017-06-29 (June 29, 2017)

BOTH TIMES I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN LIGHTS STARTED COMING UP ON MY DASH WITH SOUND ALERTS. CAR SHUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES BUT WOULD RESTART WHEN I PULLED OFF THE ROAD. RIGHT CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS BROKE IN FEB 2016, LEFT CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS BROKE IN OCTOBER 2016 ALONG WITH EXHAUST CAMSHAFT BROKEN IN 2 PIECES AND NOW 5 BENT VALVES. 3 OF THE 5 BRIDGES RIPPED AND BROKEN THAT HOLDS THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT DOWN. ENGINE STILL OUT OF THE CAR. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL PUMP IN TANK FAILED SINCE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP IS ON CAMSHAFT THAT WAS …

Owner-reported narrative. 90 miles reported. Look up ODI 11002072 at NHTSA ↗